The Three of Wands.

[BlueIris]

I draw this card almost as often as I draw the Star or the Lovers. All of my books signify that it is a card of new beginnings, the start of a new journey, a new project. Anyone have any additional insights to share?

[Mist]

1. I think it's often seen as a card of business-

successful completion of a business deal, an understanding of the future and what is needed for future growth. The card in many decks shows a man watching his ships come home.

[BlueIris]

2. In my Albano-Waite deck, the ships appear to be sailing away.

But--that's interesting that it's affiliated with financial success.

[Mist]

3. I use the Robin Wood deck and the ships appear to be sailing

parallel to the man's position.

[Why Syzygy]

4. Wands are creative energy

Pentacles refer to financial affairs.

From http://www.learntarot.com

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.

A leader not only sees far, but he is willing to go there first, if necessary. 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. Let the ships on your horizon take you far out into unknown seas.

[Why Syzygy]

5. Here's another ~

3 of Wands:

Phrase: "Potential expansion; choice between 'path of the one' or 'path of the two’ (self or other), seeking direction; (reversed- loss of direction, loss of intention; envisioning."

Image: A man looking out over what could be the sea or a desert. The background color in this card is sometimes yellow, yielding a yellow sea.) His right hand holds one wand, to his left stands another. Slightly behind him to his right stands a third.

Traditional: Established strength, effort, discovery.

Spectrum: (Intention) effort/action, ambivalence/impotence, visualization/direction.

http://www.artrosengarten.com/lexicon1.htm

[Cleita]

6. That particular card could mean commerce and trade

from across the seas. It would have to be read together with companion cards to determine if it's positive or negative. Maybe your readings are pointing to the job losses that are going elsewhere or maybe to a job offer in another country for you.

[BlueIris]

7. Interesting.

Don't see it happening anytime soon, though. But not all of my Tarot readings reflect things happening in the immediate present or future.