Minor arcana · Wands (Fire)
Three of Wands
The plans are under way; it is time to look to the horizon.
- Keywords
- Expansion · Perspective · Progress · Waiting for results · New horizons
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Fire
AdviceLook further ahead and get ready to grow.
What it means
Seen from behind, a figure looks out to sea where ships are passing, leaning on one of three wands. The Three of Wands is expansion: what you sowed is already moving and starting to bring results. It asks for a wider view, patience to wait for the return and openness to opportunities from far away.
In love
A relationship that grows, or someone from far away. Looking at the future together.
At work and with money
Growing business, trade, contacts abroad and results on the way.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Three of Wands mean in tarot?
The plans are under way; it is time to look to the horizon. Look further ahead and get ready to grow.
What does Three of Wands mean in love?
A relationship that grows, or someone from far away. Looking at the future together.
What does Three of Wands mean for work?
Growing business, trade, contacts abroad and results on the way.
Is Three of Wands a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Three of Wands usually says yes. The plans are under way; it is time to look to the horizon.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Wands
Ace of WandsTwo of WandsFour of WandsFive of WandsSix of WandsSeven of WandsEight of WandsNine of WandsTen of WandsPage of WandsKnight of WandsQueen of WandsKing of Wands