The three of wands. It's a lovely card.
A young person, looking like a king judging from the circlet of gold on his head, overlooks a vast yellow sea with three boats sailing on it. Mountains are dimly seen in the far distance. On the ledge where he stands are 3 wands, one of which is grasped by his right hand.
The ocean can symbolize the feminine side of life. Sailors often speak of the ocean and the ships that sail her in female terms. Water is also the symbol of emotion, and yellow, as we learned in the Sun card, indicates optimism, happiness, and enlightenment. Ships are thought of in Christian symbolism as the church, and often we hear the phrase in politics of "ships of state".
I think this card represents the sending of ones intentions, ideas, or dreams out in the world to see how viable, or "ship worthy" they are.
The young man's colorful clothing indicate his passion for life (red), his desire to heal what holds him back from his goals (green over the left shoulder and heart), and his desire for clarity (blue) in the carrying out of his wishes (his right hand holding the wand). The black and yellow sash indicate the utilization of his wisdom (black) and his optimism (yellow again) in creating a new way of being in the world at this seemingly epic moment in his life.
He's on the mountain top, the climb to get there indicative of his ability to solve problems. New problems, the mountains on the other side of the water, are in the far distance. Now, at this moment, he is free to choose what his next opportunity will be, what he wishes to create next, where he will go.
He stands master of all he sees, relaxed and ready to begin another phase of life.
We all stand here, the king or queen of all we have and are. And, no matter what is going on in our lives, our choices right now effect our future; how many mountains will stand on our path, how free we will be, or how we will live.
It's important to know that there is never just one choice to make, and there are no mistaken choices. Our inner wisdom is guiding us if we will just listen to our emotions and trust the information we get from that source. When we do, we see what is best for us and what we should avoid, and we discover that we are our own best counselors, and that we are truly free to choose what we will do and how and where our path lies.
With clarity, wisdom, and determination as our guides, and, more important than these, an alignment with life and the trust that life will support us on our way, we will live the life we're meant to live.
So, for now, stop and survey all that you are and have and have created. Enjoy the view. Congratulate yourself on how far you've come. Trust yourself and choose what comes next. All is truly well.
Love,
Kristine
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