Three of Wands, Rider-Waite-Smith

Minor Arcana · Wands · Fire

Three of Wands meaning

expansion · foresight · opportunity

Upright

Your efforts start to pay off. Look far ahead: opportunities are coming.

Reversed

Unexpected obstacles, or a lack of long-term vision.

Correspondences

Astrology
☉♈Sun in Aries
Element
Fire
Yes or no
Yes

Symbols

The ships at sea
projects coming home
The figure seen from behind
looking far ahead
The three planted wands
solid foundations

Upright

Reversed

expansion, foresight, progress, horizons, first results

General

delays, obstacles, lack of foresight, disappointment

growing relationship, long-distance love, shared future

Love

waiting, disappointment, plans that don’t materialise

expansion, trade, international work, projects taking off

Career

setbacks, delays, partners not following through

return on investment, growth, prospects

Finances

financial frustration, slow returns

optimism, eager anticipation, faith in the future

Feelings

disappointment, impatience, doubt

broaden your horizons, look ahead, travel

Actions

adjust your plans, prepare alternatives

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