Three of Wands
Minor Arcana · Suit of Wands
Upright
- expansion
- progress
- foresight
- waiting for results
- obstacles
- delays
- frustration
- limited vision
In the picture
A man stands on a cliff with his back to us, holding one of three wands planted in the ground, watching ships sail across a golden sea.
Upright meaning
The Three of Wands shows plans already in motion. The ships are out and you are watching for them to come back. It points to growth, trade, travel and opportunities further afield, and to the satisfaction of seeing early efforts pay off.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the ships are late. Delays, setbacks or poor foresight slow things down. Check whether your plans were realistic, and be patient with what is still on its way.
About the suit of Wands
Wands are the suit of fire: energy, ambition, creativity and action. Wands cards often come up around new projects, work you care about and the drive to make things happen.
