After the 2 of Wands, the card of the decision maker, the 3 of Wands, appears as the daring entrepreneur.
Generally a welcome card to Tarot readings, the 3 of Wands is a card of passion and energy. Once the decision has been made in the 2, it’s time to get things moving in the 3.
This is the card of the visionary and the great adventurer. The fiery and passionate energy of Wands finds its home in the 3. Here we boldly go where no man has gone before. We say goodbye to our comfort zone and step into the unknown with courage and confidence.
This is a card of leadership. This is where we can show others the way and discover our true potential.
What does the card with 3 wands mean?
The 3 wands in a reading can mean the following:
- Show leadership
- Take bold action
- Exploring the unknown
- Looking for new adventure
- Have foresight
- Plan ahead
- Be daring
- Getting people behind you
- Be an example for others
What do the 3 wands mean in a reading about love and relationships?
In a love and relationship reading, this is a very good card for entering into a new relationship or taking a bold step in an existing relationship.
It could mean moving in with someone, proposing to someone, asking someone out, or telling someone how you feel about them.
For the position of feelings is the 3 of wands indicates that they are ready to take the next step with you. They enjoy developing something together with you and want to set things in motion.
In terms of how someone sees you, this card means that they see you as a bold, courageous person, someone to admire. They see you as a visionary and a person who can accompany them on life’s adventures.
In the situation of what someone wants to happen between you, it means that they want to move to the next stage in your relationship. This card can also indicate travel and show that they may want to travel to see you or travel with you to a new destination.
What do the 3 wands mean in a career reading?
This card in a career reading indicates the great opportunity for travel.
It could indicate a career or role based abroad or elsewhere in the country. It can also involve a role in which you deal with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
This card is also an excellent card for leadership and management. You may be promoted to a leadership role or given a role that requires leadership skills.
What about the 3 wands as an obstacle?
As an obstacle card is the 3 of wands is typically a card of impatience and delays.
With regard to a plan you have – such as starting a new career or moving somewhere new – there may be setbacks that cause frustration. In terms of a relationship, the 3 of Wands as an obstacle indicates that something is keeping you or them from moving forward.
It can be difficult to recognize long-term goals. The Magic Wand 3 is an action card, but it is also a card with the long term in mind. There may be some hesitation or confusion.
What about the three inverted wands?
As a reversed card is the 3 of wands indicates that you regret the decisions you have made or that you are experiencing setbacks.
It may mean that your original ideas don’t go as planned. On paper it looked very different than in reality!
If this card is reversed, coming back to Earth may bring some hard lessons. This card also indicates a lack of focus and leadership and suggests a pause to try to get things back on track and look at everything from a new angle.
This card can also indicate a lack of confidence in one’s ability to dream big, but it encourages you to have the confidence to make your dreams come true.
How to make the 3 magic wands work for you
The Three of Wands is a card of vision, leadership and bold forward movement. By repeating affirmations to yourself regularly throughout the day, you can harness the power of this card.
- I will achieve my goals
- I am a goal-oriented and dedicated leader
- I have foresight and vision
- I know what I want, and I’m not afraid to get it
- I’m ready to leave my comfort zone
- I know there are obstacles, but I will do it anyway
- I have the determination to succeed
Be brave and trust yourself
Ultimately, the 3 of wands is a card of self-confidence. When you trust yourself, you can do things you never imagined.
Trusting yourself sometimes takes work and patience. It is not an overnight achievement. The more you trust yourself, the more you see things more clearly and are willing to take those steps to get where you want to be.
Without confidence in yourself, it will be much harder to make the leaps needed to get where you want to be. You may not even be willing to leave your comfort zone because you don’t trust that you can do it.
Well, you can, and the 3 of Wands is here to remind you of that. Look at the figure on the map. They only see the distant horizon, full of prospects and opportunities. The world is your oyster and you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
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