The Three of Wands

Three of Wands Meaning

The Three of Wands is one of the Minor Arcana, number 3 of the Wands suit. The Tarot interpretation of the Three of Wands is usually either about long-distance travel or communication, especially by water, or old memories that resurface and cause you to reconsider your course. Another aspect of the card is the expansion of a business or empire into new territory, with agents acting at the direction and command of a distant centralized power.

Three of Wands Reversed Meaning

The Three of Wands reversed means not being able to let something go, failing to notice a problem that is approaching, losing control of resources, and in extreme cases, mutiny.

Three of Wands Astrological and Esoteric Correspondences

This card is linked to planning big, broadening perspective, and anticipation, associating it with the sign Sagittarius and the birthstone Aquamarine. Learn more about the significance of its number 3 on the numerology page, and its element fire on the elements page.

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