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More Tarot Wands Cards:
Ace of Wands
2 of Wands
3 of Wands
4 of Wands
5 of Wands
6 of Wands
7 of Wands
8 of Wands
9 of Wands
10 of Wands
Page of Wands
Knight of Wands
Queen of Wands
King of Wands

Other Tarot Cards:
Major Arcana Cards
Suit of Cups
Suit of Pentacles
Suit of Swords
Suit of Wands

 

Three of Wands

The "Threes" in the Tarot Deck generally suggest a family unit of mother, father and child. This represents the resolution of the tension inherent in the number "two" (to due to opposition of oppposite extremes). However, this numerical "theme" is one of the least apparent of such themes as the "Threes" vary widely from suit to suit.

The theme of the Three of Wands is "Waiting". Many decks illustrate a figure in a pensive pose. He/she may be waiting, anticipating, contemplating, or simply reflecting on a situation. This is one of the those cards for which the reader usually has much symbolism from which to discern the direction of emphasis of this card in the specific situation concerned.

Generally this card may indicate the benefits of thoughtful planning, preparation (if need be), and patience where appropriate.

 

Keywords summarising the possible meanings of this card include:

  • Activity out of choice (rather than necessity)
  • Challenges sought - but from a position of ongoing security
  • "Ships Coming In" - i.e. receiving the fruits of ones efforts and investments
  • Strength of Character; Stability
  • Successful business ventures
  • Understanding of situations and requirements for growth.

Remember that all of the Wands cards in the Tarot Deck have some energies in common. These include, for example, the overall association of the suit of Wands with personal growth and the expression of personal spirit through our work, intellect, or creativity. For further information, also read about the Suit of Wands in general.

Some texts include meanings for "reversed cards", which apply when the cards are shuffled in both order and orientation. This doubles the number of possible "cards" in the deck from 78 to 156. (In terms of the probabilities of obtaining results by chance alone, it is not a simple doubling as once a card has been drawn it cannot be selected again in the opposite orientation in the same reading.)

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