Three of Wands card

Self-fulfillment and legitimacy in the eyes of others.

Supporting / Blocking Tarot Card

support

The card is supportive as it signifies success in the journey and recognition of abilities. The cooperation from the environment appreciates the skills acquired during the journey, allowing the querent to choose the path they wish to take.

Relationships

Career

Finances

Relationships

Career

Finances

The Meaning of The Card

Success with this card stems from embarking on learning, understanding that one must recognize and study their inherent potential. In this card, the first phase of study has ended. The individual has received the coveted certificate and now must continue learning while applying their knowledge in work, or if the learning is spiritual and involves personal growth, they must manifest this development in daily life. There is recognition and appreciation from the surrounding environment for the individual’s abilities.

Three of Wands card: The Meaning of The Symbols

Card Symbols	Symbol Meaning
Three Wands	Authority, support, spiritual power, desires, initiative, and a tool for realizing ideas. The leaves symbolize renewal, growth, and the fulfillment of hopes.
Merchant	The merchant standing facing the horizon is waiting for the results to arrive, for his profits. This symbolizes the desire to see success come.
Man Looking Forward	Expectation of results.
Yellow Background	Abundance, energy, happiness. It represents courage but also caution and fearfulness. It signifies both internal and external communication.
Red Robe	The red robe symbolizes the physical, action, and doing. It represents authority, power, grandeur, and the red color symbolizes action and activity.
Green Veil	The green veil symbolizes growth, peace, calmness, and balance. It also symbolizes protection and covering. The green color represents renewal, growth, hope, health, and youth.
Mountains	Challenges, power, mystery, obstacles.
Hill	The green hill symbolizes renewal and growth.
Red Shoes	Connection to the physical reality through action and activity.
Bag	The bag symbolizes good news, abundance, and appreciation, both financially and emotionally. It signifies responsibility for success on the journey.

Mythology

Jason sets out to reclaim his kingdom after learning his true parentage from the king’s loyalists. His ego, characteristic of the suit of Wands, drives him to return as a wealthy man, not as a humble farmer. He first accumulates wealth, buying fine clothes and a carriage. However, robbers steal his possessions, and he loses a sandal while helping the pregnant goddess Hera cross a river. When Jason finally arrives to claim his kingdom, he is dressed in rags, but he still receives it. The card signifies recognition after completing studies, a project, or any other investment. It involves the courage to stand up and demand the recognition one deserves, overcoming fear.

Representation of the Card in a Reading

In a reading, the Three of Wands represents the outcome achieved after dealing with the disillusionment from the Ace and its completeness, and the understanding that arises from confronting reality and the absence of perfection. The Three of Wands reflects the result, whether good or bad, of one’s efforts. The number three signifies the child born from the union of the man and woman; it is the fruit of struggle, learning, dealing with challenges, and reconciliation. Success in this card brings good news to the person, such as a new job, a developing and strengthening relationship.