Three of Air

A young man writes furiously in his journal, his thoughts and feelings pouring out onto the page. He may be working out issues that trouble him and are reflected in the image that turned up for his “card of the day” practice. Pen, pencil and feather stand in a red glass jar, anchored in place by river stones. Behind him are shelves of books filled with ideas, inspiration and wisdom.

Divinatory meaning: What’s on your mind? What’s troubling you? What ideas or memories or scenes replay themselves in your head, over and over again? Use the tools of the writer to release these ideas and emotions onto the page. Consider keeping a journal as a tool for self-exploration and understanding.

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Three of Fire

A woman dances with billowing scarves, as a blazing sunset turns the evening sky into an inferno. She herself blazes too, with passion and personal power. Her crackling, magical energy even draws three “great balls of fire” into her sphere!

Divinatory meaning: You are on fire with the joy of creativity, sexuality and self-empowerment. It’s an exciting time in your life! Who knows where your passion, creativity and magic will take you?

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Three of Water

Three curious sea otters are at play in great forests of kelp. They are carefree, mischievous creatures who enchant us humans with their antics and their charm.

Divinatory meaning: Your heart is full, and you want to share your joy with others. Gather your friends together and go have some fun! Dive, swim, roll over and play in the salt-sea waters of Mama Ocean.

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Three of Earth

Three women make tinctures, teas, salves and other healing concoctions out of the herbs they’ve gathered in gardens and fields.  They work joyfully together to create aromatic medicine for the good of the community.  A traditional meaning for this card is “building the house of the Goddess.” In this case, the temple of the Goddess is our own bodies, and the herbs nourish and sustain us.

Divinatory meaning: You are gathering with others to create something of lasting value. When we work together cooperatively, the final product is one of synergy — it is more than each of its separate parts. What wonderful gift are you and your friends creating for the community?

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