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The Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot (RWS tarot)- 3 of Wands- depicts a stately and calm looking gentleman, looking outward towards the sea, at his own ships sailing away in a commercial adventure. He is holding and slightly leaning on one staff/wand in his right hand while the other 2 are planted in the ground behind him, forming a triangular enclosure which is a plane. Therefore, he symbolizes established strength.

As always in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, the wands are phallic and sprouting leaves, indicating they are fertile, fecund, and generated vital creative power.

The Animal Totem Tarot illustrates 3 poles/Wands similarly placed in the grown and overlooking water as shown in the Rider-Waite-Smith 3 of Wands. However, the being shown on one Wand is a Woodpecker. The red ribbons attached to each one also symbolizes fire, passion, ambition, and/or the element of the wands. Implied here is that you have at least 2 more opportunities for success than you are concentrating on.

Woodpeckers are noteworthy opportunists, and one can often hear them knocking away on a tree, log cabin, telephone pole, hunting grubs or even a tin roof to let everyone know "I AM Here!" However, their knocking sound is hard to place as it fans out throughout the area, so one must be very calm and focus their hearing to pinpoint the tree or roof this woodpecker is pecking on.

Woodpeckers peck on various surfaces for several reasons, and your tin roof might be an attractive spot for them due to a few factors:

Reasons for Pecking

1. Drumming: Woodpeckers drum on resonant surfaces to communicate with other woodpeckers. The sound travels far and wide, helping them establish territory and attract mates.

2. Foraging: They peck to find insects hiding under the surface. While your tin roof might not have insects, the woodpecker might be exploring or mistaken it for a potential food source.

3. Nesting: Woodpeckers create cavities in trees for nesting. They might be testing your roof to see if it's a suitable spot, although they usually prefer wood.

4. Marking Territory: The noise from pecking can also serve as a way to mark their territory and ward off other birds.

Why Your Tin Roof?

• Sound Resonance: Tin roofs produce a loud, resonant sound when pecked, which is ideal for drumming.

• Exploration: Woodpeckers are curious birds and might be exploring different surfaces in their environment.

If the pecking becomes a nuisance, you might consider using deterrents like reflective tape or decoy predators to keep them away from your roof or get out your drum and begin drumming with the rhythm!

The Animal Totem Tarot implies that opportunity is knocking, but you must stop trying to find it and just listen. Here more opportunities are being presented than what you are focused on.

Woodpeckers are fascinating creatures with unique characteristics that make them powerful symbols in various spiritual traditions. Here's a breakdown of their significance as a power animal, totem animal, and spirit guide:

Power Animal

As a power animal, the woodpecker represents determination, resilience, and the ability to overcome obstacles. They are known for their persistent pecking, which symbolizes the power of hard work and perseverance. When the woodpecker appears as your power animal, it encourages you to stay focused on your goals and keep pushing forward, no matter the challenges you face.

Totem Animal

In the role of a totem animal, the woodpecker embodies creativity, resourcefulness, and the importance of rhythm in life. Woodpeckers are skilled at finding food and creating homes in the most unlikely places, which teaches us to be adaptable and innovative. The rhythmic drumming of the woodpecker also reminds us to find our own unique rhythm and stay in tune with the natural cycles of life.

Spirit Guide

As a spirit guide, the woodpecker offers guidance on how to connect with your inner self and the world around you. They are messengers of opportunity and new beginnings, urging you to pay attention to the signs and synchronicities in your life. The woodpecker's ability to tap into the hidden layers of trees symbolizes the need to delve deeper into your own subconscious and uncover hidden truths.

In summary, the woodpecker as a power animal, totem animal, and spirit guide teaches us the values of perseverance, creativity, adaptability, and self-discovery. Embracing these qualities can help you navigate life's challenges and uncover new opportunities for growth and transformation.

The implied meanings of this card are growth, expansion, and progress.

Here one is making progress towards their goal of an ideal future by expanding their horizons and seeking out new ways to grow, new opportunities.

When the 3 of Spring/3 of wands is thrown in a divination, it implies:

• Enterprise.

• Discovery.
• Effort.
• Trade.
• Established strength. 
• Commerce.
• Seeking out an exciting new adventure.

When Reversed:

• The end of troubles.
• Suspension or cessation of adversity.
• Disappointment.
• Toil.

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