Three of Wands and Three of Pentacles

The long view and the workbench. The Three of Wands looks out at what is coming back; the Three of Pentacles is the craftsman with the plans, being consulted by people who need what he can do. The tradition reads the pair as the most solidly professional Three combination in the deck: skill recognised, and expansion under way.

A less emotional reading than most Threes. Associated with building something jointly and being taken seriously in it, rather than with romance.

Among the strongest career pairings in this tranche. Competence acknowledged by others while the wider venture is still in motion.

The Three of Pentacles works because three people are talking to each other. Whatever is out at sea in the Three of Wands, this is the point to keep the collaboration informed.