They had taken the risk.
Made the call, sent the letter, booked the ticket.
Now they stood looking out — not with doubt, but with quiet confidence.
The hard part was done. The pieces were in motion.
There was nothing left to push, only to trust.
And as the horizon stretched ahead, they didn’t ask if something was coming.
They asked, how big will it be?
Bravo to everyone who guessed 3 of wands! Well done! And all others, great guesses too!
This story reflects someone who has already taken a bold step. They’ve committed to a decision, sent something out into the world, and now they stand with confidence and anticipation, watching it unfold. That’s the essence of the Three of Wands. It follows the spark of the Two, but now the idea has turned into momentum. There’s movement, distance, and a wider perspective. The figure in this card in RW is often shown looking out over the sea, waiting for ships and this represents efforts beginning to return results. It’s about foresight, expansion, and growing confidence in what’s coming next.
Why you might see Six of Swords:
The Six of Swords also involves a sense of journey and distance. If someone focused on the themes of waiting, travel, or looking out over water, this card could come to mind. However, the Six of Swords is more about transition, healing, or escape, it is about leaving something painful behind. It has a quieter, more emotional tone. The Three of Wands, by contrast, is ambitious and active. It’s not about recovery; it’s about progress. It doesn’t carry sorrow, it carries expectation instead.
Why you might see Four of Wands:
The Four of Wands is about celebration, arrival, and shared joy. Someone might see this card in the line “how big will it be?” It’s when you’re imagining a successful return or an upcoming milestone. But the Four is a card of completion or pause to honor a phase of success. The Three of Wands is not the party. It is the watching and waiting before the outcome is confirmed. The Four is the “we did it.” The Three is the “here it comes.”
Why you might see Two of Wands:
The Two of Wands is closely related and this is a smart guess. It shares the theme of vision, preparation, and desire for expansion. But the key difference is in timing. The Two is still in the planning phase. It’s about considering possibilities and building confidence. The Three of Wands comes right after, so when a decision has been made, and now you’re watching for the results. The story’s confidence and sense of movement tell us we’ve already stepped out of the castle and onto the path.
And why you might see Ace of Wands?
The Ace of Wands is the pure spark of inspiration. It’s the beginning of energy, passion, and creative force. Someone might associate it with the “fire” or boldness implied in taking a risk. However, the Ace is much more impulsive and instinctual. It’s the idea forming, not the follow-through. The Three of Wands builds on that spark. This is a super directed energy. It’s not the beginning of the fire, but the strategy that follows. The Ace says “I want to.” The Three says “I did it and now let’s see what comes back.”