Three of Wands Reversed

My youngest child was on an adventure this summer studying Engineering in the UK. This past weekend he was supposed to take the bullet train to Paris and see some sights, unfortunately due to a global curse that will go unmentioned, he instead had to return home to the USA early.

It's a bummer for a variety of reasons - first and worst is that he missed out on seeing France. Second is that it cost me something like two grand to get him on a different flight, as I couldn't transfer his pre-booked France flight over to an earlier UK flight. (I did get an e-ticket credit for if we ever fly that airline again, but honestly who is going anywhere with this plague still haunting us?) and third it threw things for a bit of a loop here at home, because our other kid had a guest staying who was borrowing my youngest's car and room, so there was a bit of scramble to share when the kid got home.

I am well aware that these are all first world problems, but it's an example of how the Three of Wands reversed can bring travel delays, home and work frustrations, and a need for help and cooperation. Here are some more tips:

Upright, the Three of Wands indicates a time where conditions are favorable for success. The Three of Wands says your ship will come in!
     
Reversed, several problems arise that makes success seem less likely. You might be too apprehensive to get started, you may lack planning and skills to move forward, or you might encounter too many obstacles and delays. Lastly, this card could indicate someone returning home after a long trip.
 
Questions answered by the reversed Three of Wands:
 Who? Someone who is frustrated with a project 
What? A broken boat; an unfinished project; delays
Where? Downtown; traffic
When? The first week of April; After a stressful delay
Why? “Delay is preferable to never.” ~Danish proverb
Yes or No? It depends on the situation; after a wait

The reversed Three of Wands as:
…an action?

• Do more planning before you begin
• Seek help from others

 
…a place in your house?

• Your broken-down boat (Bust Out Another Thousand)
• The phone (call for help!)

 
…a place in your city?

• The valley
• The shipyard
• A large ugly building

 
…a place in the world?

• Alang Beach, India
• Rotherhithe, England
• Brownsville, Texas

 
…something to eat?

• Chips
• Milk

 
…Something to clean?

• The entryway
• Mop the floors

 
…where to find your missing item?

• With the firewood

 
…a color? Green, red, turquoise
 
…a movie theme? Delays; obstacles

• The Princess Bride
• Waiting for Godot; Waiting for Guffman
• Into the Wild

 
…a new career?

• Boat repair
• City or urban planner

 
The reversed Three of Wands
Before any card: Cooperation is needed for (card)
After any card: Delays; Lack of planning

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