Hello hello, my darlings! Today’s focus will be the Three of Wands, which builds wonderfully off of the Two that we covered last week. Where the Two had us stopping to align ourselves with our authentic and vulnerable self, the Three says the game plan is well underway!
Upright, this card says that you are considering opportunities to expand your strategy and maximize the potential of your ideas. This could be through study, travel, or learning, and following these opportunities will stretch you beyond your comfort zone. Aligning with our Highest Authentic Self is a vulnerable task! Trust in your vision and be confident that you will achieve it. This card also brings the potential for travel, especially overseas or over a body of water. Be adventurous and go to unknown places to discover more about yourself and potentially explore international career opportunities.
Reversed, the Three of Wands says that, while growth and expansion beyond your comfort zone are available to you, you are playing small by closing yourself off from new opportunities and limiting your potential for success. There is disappointment, frustration and a general feeling that you’ve wasted your time by even starting on this path. External delays and obstacles have brought your operation to a halt, and you’re struggling to put your plans into action. Have you overcommitted yourself? Did you prepare adequately for this path and its challenges? Or were you unrealistic about the risks associated with your plans? If there are suddenly more steps than you anticipated, try breaking down your ideas into smaller tasks to make them more manageable.
Every path will have its challenges and setbacks. The important thing to remember is that, when they arise, the way we react to them will set the tone for how quickly they’ll be resolved. Staying calm and realistic about timelines and expectations will help maintain a positive outlook, even when delays come. Frustration will divert us from our goals, my darlings. Stay focused, take time to regroup if need be, and don’t be afraid to change tactic.