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A figure stands on a clifftop with his back to us, leaning on one of three planted wands and watching ships sail across a golden sea. The scene suggests looking out to see how ventures already launched are faring. Three of Wands
Wands

Three of Wands

expansionforesightprogress

What you have set in motion is starting to grow. Keep your eyes on the horizon and prepare for the next stage of expansion.

Love A relationship may be ready to widen: shared plans, travel or a bigger future together.

Hollyhock · Greenaway 1884: "Ambition. Fecundity."
Symbols in the glass
  • Ships at sea ventures in motion, efforts returning with news or reward
  • Three wands planted foundations already laid
  • Clifftop view foresight and a wider perspective
  • Golden light optimism and expansion

A figure stands on a clifftop with his back to us, leaning on one of three planted wands and watching ships sail across a golden sea. The scene suggests looking out to see how ventures already launched are faring.

Deeper lore
Element
Fire
Astrology
Sun in Aries (decan 10-20°)
Dates
31 Mar to 10 Apr
Golden Dawn title
Lord of Established Strength
Number
Three, growth and expression: the plan goes out into the world and begins to expand.
Names
Three of Wands · Trois de Bâtons · 权杖三
Waite, 1911

Waite: "He symbolizes established strength, enterprise, effort, trade, commerce, discovery". Reversed: "The end of troubles, suspension or cessation of adversity, toil and disappointment."

What ship of yours is already at sea, and what do you hope it brings home?

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For reflection and entertainment. Meanings follow the Smith-Waite tradition.