Okay, so today I decided to dive deep into my tarot deck and really try to understand a specific card: the Three of Wands. I’ve been feeling a little… uncertain lately, I guess you could say, and I wanted to see if the cards could offer any clarity. Specifically, I’m focusing on interpreting this card about how someone else sees me, views me, and feels about me.
I started by shuffling my deck, you know, the usual way. I try to clear my mind, focus on my question, which today was: “How does [Person’s Name] feel about me?” I spread the cards out, face down, on my table.
I drew three cards, I use a three-card-spread for my reading. And boom, the Three of Wands pops up as card number two.
Here’s what I did next:
- First Look: I really looked at the card. What is visually showing? There’s this figure, usually a person, standing with their back to us, looking out at a vast landscape or seascape. They’re holding one wand, and two others are firmly planted in the ground. It just screams “waiting,” “planning,” and maybe even a little bit of “control,” right?
- Resonance:
I take the time to see how the card actually resonate with me. I’m a beginner, and I’m learning how to do a read, so I take this part very seriously.
- Book Meaning (but not really): Okay, I’ll admit, I sometimes peek at the little guidebook that came with my deck. But I don’t just take it as gospel. The book might say things like “expansion,” “foresight,” “overseas ventures.” But I try to make it my own.
- My Interpretation – The Process: This is where it gets interesting. Because I’m thinking about feelings, I’m translating those general meanings into emotions. So, “expansion” could mean that [Person’s Name] feels like I’m opening up their world, maybe introducing them to new ideas or possibilities. “Foresight” could mean they see a future with me, even if it’s just a vague sense of potential. The “waiting” aspect is key, I think. Maybe they’re feeling like I’m holding back, or that they’re waiting for me to make a move.
- Combining it all together:
I get a piece of paper and combine the meanings of all three cards to form a cohesive explanation.
Putting It All Together
For me, in this specific reading, the Three of Wands as feelings suggests that [Person’s Name] sees me as someone who is… well, a bit of a project in progress, but in a good way. Like, they see the potential in me, they’re excited about where things could go, but they’re also patiently waiting for me to step up, to fully embrace my own power. They feel hopeful and encouraging.
It’s not a passionate, fiery feeling (that would be more like a Wands card, maybe). It’s more of a… hopeful anticipation. It’s like they’re watching me grow and they’re rooting for me from the sidelines, ready to jump in and help when I’m ready.
Honestly, this reading was quite revealing. I use Tarot readings and journaling as a form of self-reflection and self-encouragement. It made me realize that maybe I am holding back a little, and that this person might be picking up on that. It’s a good reminder to be brave and to trust in the process. The card serves as a mirror of my own expectation of myself.
