Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Three of Wands


The Three of Wands--a card of vision and foresight and planning. A man stands facing the sea beyond the magical mountainous formations, two wands in his hands and one driven into the ground, eyeing the unexplored island in view. His presence is certain and commanding; he hungers for the unknown, to explore and discover and expand his horizons.

I have included two cats also, as these animals (usually lions and tigers) are frequently associated with fire, the element of the wands suit. The plant in the foreground is Centaurea maculosa, a pioneer species, hardy creatures that are the first on the scene to colonize broken ecosystems. These species pave the way for others and help create new and more stable ecosystems. There are several seeds of Centaurea wafting through the air, and maybe just one will make the difficult journey to that island or other islands beyond. As such, this card reminds us that there are other opportunities outside our known and familiar environments, and we must be bold and open-minded in order to find them.

I have also drawn a spider web, indicative of hard and strategic work. Fruit adorns the boughs of the tree, signifying the rewards of persistence.

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