THREE OF WANDS

• EXPLORATION
• FORESIGHT
• LEADERSHIP

• Actions
• Opposing Cards
• Reinforcing Cards
• Description

ACTIONS

• EXPLORATION
• seeking out uncharted areas
• going in quest of new adventure
• expanding horizons
• leaving the secure behind
• tackling something different

• FORESIGHT
• being visionary
• looking for greater possibilities
• planning ahead
• knowing what to expect
• getting a premonition
• anticipating obstacles
• taking the long view

• LEADERSHIP
• showing others the way
• taking the main role
• providing needed direction
• rallying the group behind you
• assuming a responsible position
• setting an example
• serving as a representative

OPPOSING CARDS: Some Possibilities

• Two of Swords - avoiding the facts, staying stuck
• Ten of Pentacles - being conservative, focusing on security

REINFORCING CARDS: Some Possibilities

• Fool - expanding horizons, going into unexplored territory
• Emperor - leadership, providing direction
• Eight of Cups - going on a trip, starting a journey
• Three of Pentacles - planning, preparing for the future

DESCRIPTION

On the Three of Wands, we see a figure standing on a cliff looking out over the sea to distant mountains. From this height, he sees all that lies ahead. This is a card of vision and foresight. When we want to see farther, we climb higher. By going up, we increase our range and remove ourselves from the immediate situation. We detach and gain perspective.

In readings, the Three of Wands can tell you to take the long view. Don't react to the heat of the moment, but step back and reconsider. See how the present fits into the greater picture. This card asks you to be a visionary - to dream beyond current limitations. It can indicate premonitions or other intuitions about what is to come.

Taking the long view is an aspect of leadership - another meaning of the Three of Wands. When we see far, we have the knowledge to guide others to their best future. Someone who knows the way can show it to those who follow. When you see the Three of Wands, know that now is the time to accept your vision and be confident that you can lead others to it.

The Three of Wands is also a card of exploration. Compare this figure to the Fool who is also on a cliff edge. The Fool steps out in innocence, not realizing he is going to fall to his fate. The adventurer on the Three of Wands is also willing to step out, but with full awareness of what he is doing. His courage is more informed, if less spontaneous. The Three of Wands encourages you to move fearlessly into new areas.

• TAROT CARDS
• TAROT CARDS: WANDS
• Tarot cards, wands: ace of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: two of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: three of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: four of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: five of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: six of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: seven of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: eight of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: nine of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: ten of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: page of wand;
• Tarot cards, wands: knight of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: queen of wands;
• Tarot cards, wands: king of wands;