Number: 3
Astrology: Aries, Libra and Sagittarius
Planets: Mars, Jupiter
Relates to people born: 3rd - 8th of April
Divinatory Meaning: A stage of initial completion of a creative project, with new ideas forming on the horizon. The Three of Wands indicates that potential now made is available for a new adventure, has overtaken the satisfaction of the successful achievement of the initial goal.
A few Upright meanings (U): Enterprise, beginnings, luck, effort, trade/commerce, partnership and help.
A few upright interpretations:
The Three of Wands appearing upright in a reading can indicate that the right partner of teammate will bring about a positive energy which will enhance and bring about success on many levels.
Creative influences are indicated when the Three of Wands appears in a spread - which may be related to a business venture or project, but it may also be relating to new career, life path or lifestyle.
It can suggest the tying up of loose ends and of someone who is coming to terms with past thoughts and who purposefully creates positive thought when the Three of Wands presents itself in a spread.
The Three of Wands tells of someone knowledgeable that give you the help that you may need, so now is the time to ask. Co-operation is the order of the day when this card appears in a reading.
A few Reversed meanings (R): Disappointments, treachery, procrastination, delay, indecision, frustration and lack of confidence.
A few reversed interpretations:
Reversed, the Three of Wands warns that you may find others uncooperative and you should be wary of mixed loyalties.
When the Three of Wands appears reversed in a reading, it may be indicating that your efforts, skills and talents are being wasted. The message is to set new goals; lighten you workload by delegation - if possible, or re-organize the way in which you work so that you are able to conserve your energy.
In a business context - the Three of Wands reversed indicates disappointment in business ventures or creative projects. It also tells of overwhelming competition and of false starts.
In a spread the reversed Three of Wands is a message to check and re-check all information (particularly the fine print) before proceeding with any new ventures.
If you are attempting to read cards for yourself or others, these are just a few interpretations of the card. As you become more secure and proficient at reading cards, you should be able to come up with your own intuitive meanings of this card.
Until next time.
Be Good to Yourselves.
Tara, xx
Also my name is Tara too😝
Love it! I recently got this card as ‘how your eternal beloved is showing up’😂 I guess eternally creative and energized with ideas✨🤣 I liked your interpretation of it as choosing positive thoughts instead of dwelling on the past.