Wands
Next to other cards of its own suit, the Three of Wands grows stronger: the theme of energy and action sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.
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Three of Wands: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Three of Wands shows expansion, waiting for results and far-reaching connections. It says that the first steps have been taken and it is time to look further ahead.
- expansion
- awaiting results
- foresight
- travel
- growth
- Element
- Fire
- Suit
- Wands
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Three of Wands combined with the suits
How Three of Wands affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).
Cups
Fire and Water are opposing elements. Next to the Cups, the Three of Wands weakens: the theme of energy and action comes into conflict with the theme of feelings and relationships.
Swords
Fire and Air are friendly elements. Next to the Swords, the Three of Wands gains support: the theme of energy and action is complemented by the theme of thoughts and decisions.
Pentacles
Fire and Earth are neutral elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Three of Wands keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of money and practical matters.
Three of Wands and the Major Arcana
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Three of Wands + The Fool
A trip or a new venture on a grand scale; boldly stepping outside your usual limits.
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Three of Wands + The Magician
Expanding a business thanks to your own skills and initiative.
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Three of Wands + The High Priestess
Waiting for results that are still hidden; intuition tells you that everything is on the right track.
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Three of Wands + The Empress
Growth and expansion: projects are bearing their first fruit.
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Three of Wands + The Emperor
Expansion under a strong leader; scaling up the business.
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Three of Wands + The Hierophant
Studying abroad, working with a large organization.
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Three of Wands + The Lovers
A long-distance relationship or one with someone from another city.
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Three of Wands + The Chariot
A business trip, expansion, fast progress toward a goal.
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Three of Wands + Strength
Patiently waiting for results, confidence in success.
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Three of Wands + The Hermit
An outside perspective, rethinking plans away from the hustle and bustle.
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Three of Wands + Wheel of Fortune
A lucky coincidence; new horizons open up on their own.
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Three of Wands + Justice
Agreements with partners, honest long-distance cooperation.
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Three of Wands + The Hanged Man
Results are delayed; the ships have not come in yet.
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Three of Wands + Death
The end of one stage, a shift to bigger goals.
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Three of Wands + Temperance
Balanced development, sensible expansion.
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Three of Wands + The Devil
Excessive ambition, wanting to control everything all at once.
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Three of Wands + The Tower
Expansion plans unexpectedly fall through.
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Three of Wands + The Star
Hopes for the future, inspiration from new prospects.
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Three of Wands + The Moon
Uncertainty while waiting, a risk of being deceived by partners.
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Three of Wands + The Sun
Successful expansion, good news from far away.
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Three of Wands + Judgement
Returning to earlier goals at a new level.
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Three of Wands + The World
International success, travel, reaching a new level.
Three of Wands and the Minor Arcana
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Three of Wands + Two of Wands
Plans are starting to come true.
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Three of Wands + Eight of Wands
News from afar will arrive quickly.
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Three of Wands + Six of Cups
A return to places or people from the past.
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Three of Wands + Six of Swords
Travel abroad.
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Three of Wands + Three of Pentacles
Expanding the business.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Three of Wands and The Lovers mean?
A long-distance relationship or one with someone from another city.
What does the combination of Three of Wands and Death mean?
The end of one stage, a shift to bigger goals.
What does the combination of Three of Wands and The Sun mean?
Successful expansion, good news from far away.
How does Three of Wands behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Three of Wands shows expansion, waiting for results and far-reaching connections. It says that the first steps have been taken and it is time to look further ahead.