Tarot of the week between July 20th and 26th reveals a message of confidence and new directions By Jeronimo Santos
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This week, which encompasses the 20th and 26th of July, the energy of the Tarot points to the importance of trusting the steps that are to come. The Three of Wands card emerges as an invitation to look beyond the horizon, while the Crescent Moon in Libra encourages balanced decisions and partnerships, and the rare opposition between Jupiter and Pluto encourages the transformation of old structures and the expansion of the vision of the future.
At the same time, the Sun in Leo inspires courage and authenticity, and Mercury in direct movement facilitates clarity in conversations, negotiations and the advancement of projects. It is a favorable period to act safely, make necessary adjustments along the way and move forward, aware that current choices can pave new paths tomorrow.
The Three of Wands card and building self-confidence
The Three of Wands symbolizes life as a vast blank canvas, ready to receive the work that will translate the deepest desires of each person’s heart. This card announces an opportunity to begin an audacious journey in search of what truly makes the soul vibrate.
The world is full of possibilities waiting to be explored by those who act in favor of their own desires, even in the face of fear. This attitude strengthens courage, which, practiced daily, turns into self-confidence.
This is how self-esteem is forged: not through the absence of fear, but through the conscious choice of not allowing it to dictate the direction of one’s existence.
Uncovering the meaning of the tarot card
The Three of Wands represents an arcane of achievement, security and expansion. It marks the moment when uncertainty is replaced by conviction, when one has clarity about one’s terrain and the desired path.
Its essence is security, the result of acquired experience that gives maturity to act with greater confidence and convert plans into reality. This card portends progress, new successes, professional recognition and relationships with promising future potential.
After a period of observation, planning and learning, the time for action arrives. The future opens up, and life begins to align with your innermost aspirations.
Visual symbolism: vessels and new horizons
The central figure in the Three of Wands seems immersed in deep reflection about the future. His elegant attire suggests a successful, respected and influential person in his context, but still, there is a feeling of incompleteness. Material prosperity alone does not satisfy the soul that yearns for new experiences.
The character’s gaze is not directed at the person observing the letter, but at the immensity in front of him, meditating on his life and the dreams he still wants to achieve.
At first glance, the scenario may seem like an arid desert, devoid of hope. However, Tarot invites you to see beyond appearances. With a closer look, you can see that the landscape is not one of sterile sand, but of waters reflecting the golden tones of a sunrise or sunset.
Dawn and dusk symbolize transitions, moments in which one cycle ends so that another can flourish. These are periods of transformation, of transition between the old and the new, where the most significant changes in life occur.
Boats sail on these waters, arriving and departing from safe ports. They represent new opportunities, exchanges, journeys, development and everything that is only discovered when you have the courage to leave the familiar behind.
Deep down, that man always wanted this journey. For a long time, perhaps he didn’t know how to express what he was missing, feeling only an indefinable emptiness. Until he decided to stop, consider and understand what he really wanted to build for himself.
Now, aware of his destiny, he can finally open himself to all the possibilities the world offers. This is one of the great messages of the Three of Wands: clarity is the catalyst that transforms intention into movement.
The importance of self-knowledge to define the future
Today, this letter invites you to a crucial reflection: where is your life heading? And, most importantly, what have you been doing to get closer to that future?
Just wanting to “be happy” is not enough. It is essential to define what happiness means to you, how it manifests itself, in what environment and with whom.
At the entrance to the ancient Temple that housed the Oracle of Delphi, one of the most famous phrases in philosophy was inscribed: “Know thyself.” This teaching has lasted for centuries as it continues to be one of the greatest truths of the human experience.
The deeper you know yourself, the greater clarity you gain about your desires, talents, limits and true purpose. And it is from this clarity that the power of manifestation arises.
The power of connections and collaboration for growth
The Three of Wands also displays ships crossing the waters, ancient symbols of trade, communication and interactions between different cultures. They serve as a reminder that no one thrives in isolation. Expanding horizons also means learning from other people, establishing new partnerships, sharing knowledge and building paths to joint prosperity.
By opening ourselves up to the world, we discover a universe of infinite possibilities waiting for us.
The Three of Wands reinforces that the future belongs to those who dare to imagine it, who have the clarity to define it and the willingness to walk towards it.
Because, when you truly know yourself and understand what makes your soul flourish, the Universe finds surprising ways to help make your dreams come true.
