Three of Wands

Wands, III

Keywords

• expansion
• foresight
• waiting on results already set in motion

Upright meaning

Expansion, foresight, waiting on results already set in motion.

Reversed meaning

Delays, obstacles to growth, a plan that needs widening.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

Ships on the water, watched from the cliff.

Element and place in the deck

Wands belong to fire. They speak of energy, passion, creativity, ambition and the will to act. Wands show where motivation lives and what lights you up.

The Three is first results and growth: what was started begins to take shape and connect with others.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Wands, Two of Wands, Four of Wands, Five of Wands, Six of Wands, Seven of Wands, Eight of Wands, Nine of Wands, Ten of Wands, Page of Wands, Knight of Wands, Queen of Wands, King of Wands.