Three of Wands by Astore Faber is vivid and energetic. The three thick branches, firmly joined together, float above peach-colored sands and appear as a vehicle of stability. This suggests that intentions, the essence of a goal, and the mental stamina to achieve it are steady and strong. Yet, there’s an emotional tension in the air, as if something is about to change.

Generally, the card symbolizes positive experiences and accomplishments. But it also reminds us of the impermanence of life's conditions and circumstances. The sand beneath the branches is both the carrier of the past and the symbol of life's transience. In Astore Faber's mythology, the color of the sand is one of the healing colors. It indicates that being mindful of the fleetingness of our existence can help us heal.

The sun in the card is bright pink - the power of memories, nostalgia, old dreams, and hopes. At its center, a blue eye represents insightful revelations drawn from the past and carried into the future. The wands themselves echo these meanings, adding a social dimension (orange) and creative, even fantastical ideas that frame and even solidify the effort towards achieving a goal.

The "wavy" skies symbolize an occasionally turbulent emotional atmosphere in which the action takes place. The sky’s airy streams contain purple for universal wisdom, orange for desire to be part of a community, blue for knowledge and intuition, warm green for connection to the physical world, and yellow for creativity and imagination. All these moods, energies, emotions, and associated thoughts can either help (if balanced and acknowledged) or impede progress (if rejected or denied). 

The meaning of the card is this: mindfulness of all can lead to focus and assist in determination.

• Take a deep breath and focus on the essence of your question.

• Notice which element of the card draws your attention first.

• Notice which element draws your attention second.

• Close your eyes and observe how your mind processes information.

• Write down the ideas that arise, but this time interpret them through the lens of your question.

• Ideally, the image should awaken the answers you seek. If it doesn’t, you may try again or choose another divination or reasoning method.

Determination

Promise

Achievement or goal-oriented attitude

Resilience

Inner strength

Stubbornness

Hyperfocusing on one thing, ignoring everything else.

Lack of compassion for others (to people who appear weaker or less resilient)

Spinal cord, back, ribs, large bones

Nervous system (especially the peripheral one)

Nutrition-related issues or challenges

Allergies

Infections

Muscle building, lifting weights.

Overall fit

Supplements

Sports-related activities

Swimming, hiking, camping

Biking, skateboarding, etc.

Design of any kind

Organizing, decorating, and developing

Growing plants (as a part of a competition, for example)

Building models

3d puzzles

Taking care of domesticated animals (not related to farming)

Preference to build relationships with strong individuals

Business-like relationships

Not having time for relationships.

Ignoring partners and friends (hyperfocus on career or hobbies)

Strong family bonds

Family members who depend on each other

Family business or other projects

Grandparents

Ancestry

Being pressured by family

Family traditions (both positive and negative)

Building a community

Community coming together for a common cause.

Community organization

Charities that have something to do with development and improvement

Ignoring social connections

Pursuing your personal goals despite what the community thinks

Following the path for the benefit of the community

Fairly stable financial situation

Savings

Spending money wisely

Creating a savings plan

Focusing on goals

Concentrating on the appearances

Buying or leasing a car

Purchase of any practical items

Business or shopping website/ app

Being rigid about a career path

Engineering careers

Careers that have to do with high-level thinking, understanding, and decision-making

Being in a position of mid-authority (not too high, not too low)

Dealing with lots of materials and books

Determination to follow a particular career path

Electrical work

Sanitation or similar city work

Finishing a degree (any kind)

Graduation

Being determined and focused on a path of personal development

Life-coaching

Trying to quit smoking or being determined to do so

DBT

Martial arts as a path of self-development

Being rigid on a self-development journey

Mid-size city

An apartment building

Multi-story building

A solid house

Bland curb appeal

New subdivision

Cookie-cutter neighborhood

There may be an issue with the soil.

A neighborhood that is not too good or bad

A postal office

A good opportunity to build a new future

A chance to fix something permanently

A phone call

News that one has been expecting

An opportunity to build a new relationship or rebuild an old one

Methodical approach to spiritual development

A strong desire or need to grow spiritually

Making independent spiritual decisions

Being rigid when it comes to spirituality

Building a spiritual community, but being unable to be a part of it

Achieving one major or multiple important goals

Dedicating most of one's life to self-development or career

Building something that one considers important (whether it has personal or societal value)

Dealing with or overcoming personal or other people's rigidity

Hyperfocus on one thing, ignoring everything else

Being uncompromising and inflexible

Placing one's own or other people's lives at risk ( or at least causing discomfort) for the sake of personal goals

Following one's own path

Inability to read between the lines (opportunities to learn)

Inability to see other people's point of view (opportunities to learn)

High determination when making decisions

Uncompromising decision-making

One has already decided what to do.

There may not be another good choice.

The choice is yours

Tomorrow

In one year

It may take a long time.

Thursday

Determination is important, but find time to notice little things in life.

Don't ignore relationships.

You are on the path to success, don't give up.

Check all the facts before proceeding, and you will succeed.

Give the project time. With determination, you will succeed.

Stubbornness

Hidden factors may impede your progress.

Something needs to be researched.

Hidden or denied rigidity 

A generally positive outcome

A dream may come true only if direct actions are taken.

This is only the beginning.

Proceed with caution, but keep going.

You are on the right path, keep going.

We all possess the answers we seek — even if we’re tired of hearing that phrase, it remains true. Those answers may be tiny flickers in the dark or bright as the sun. Sometimes, to understand the nudges and clues of our subconscious mind, intuition, the Universe, god, or the spirit world (whatever you prefer), we need a tool. Tarot — in this case, Tarot of the Fool by Astore Faber — can become that tool. It can help us awaken, clarify, or interpret those answers.

Still, tarot is just a tool — a way of playing with symbols and letting the mind speak in its own language. It’s not meant to replace professional guidance, medical or otherwise. If something in your life needs real‑world attention, please turn to someone qualified to help. The cards can offer insight, but the choices — and the responsibility — remain yours.