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Three of Wands tarot card

Three of Wands

Three of Wands

Waiting to see how something you started turns out?

If so, it's okay to set any impatience aside for a while. What you've put out there may be quietly moving along.

✦ A word from Three of Wands

A question for you

If my efforts kept growing, how far would I want them to reach?

EnergyGolden afternoon
PaceUnhurried
Yes / NoYes
Things to try todayOne small step · Love · Work · Money

Try this today

Note three things that have gone well in what you've been working on.

Love

It's a nice time to plan a trip together or share your hopes for the future.

Work & Study

Work you've been preparing for a while may start to bear fruit, little by little.

Money & Daily Life

Habits you've been building steadily may begin to show results over time.

More about this cardAbout the card · The imagery · FAQ

The Three of Wands is the third card of the Wands suit. After the first step, it shows the season when the efforts you've sent out begin to ripple further and further.

The Imagery Tap a number

Three of Wands original artwork
  1. 1A figure on the hilltop, seen from behind, waiting
  2. 2Three wands planted in the ground nearby
  3. 3Small ships sailing across a golden sea

Common Questions

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Does the Three of Wands mean waiting?Yes, but it's an active kind of waiting, looking ahead and preparing for what's next rather than sitting still.

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What does the Three of Wands mean reversed?It points to frustration over slow progress, and rather than failure, it's a cue to revisit your plan and pace.

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Is the Three of Wands about travel or going abroad?It's often linked with travel because of the view across the sea, but it can be any experience that widens your world.

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