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Diamonds bring Fire/South/Harvest/Heat/Self-Expansion/Prosperity/Bloom/Passion
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Three brings the trinity factor (creator, creative process, creation / preserver, maker, destroyer / beginning, middle, end / body, mind, spirit / father, mother, child) and with that comes wholeness, a completed circle.

This card represents a stairway of achievement, light, fire, knowledge—all that is associated with Diamonds. The 3 suggests the alignment of creative inspiration, creative endeavor, and the resulting creation. It’s a transformation, representing what was, the liminal space between, and the possibility of what is to be. Therefore this card is a project, an endeavor, something inspiring waiting for you to make it a realty. ‘3 is a charm’ they say! So if you choose to take up whatever it is in your heart, then follow the lucky breaks and happy coincidences—ride the gentle breeze and no matter how fragile you might feel your wings are, trust that it’s all more than chance—you’re on your way!
As the Three of Diamonds represents a string of events or energy leading to a culmination, butterfly medicine reminds us to trust each part of the process, each step, as it’s all part of the journey. When we trust things are headed in the right direction, we are way more able to concentrate our energy on doing what needs to be done to get there, rather than allowing worries and fear to stifle achievement before we’ve even gotten started.

Each step of the butterfly’s journey is wrought with danger, and seemingly impossible. Perhaps the caterpillar even imagines death waits for it as it spins its chrysalis. Yet it pushes forward, trusting that each step is the right step. It’s trust is rewarded by being given wings that look like the stained glass windows of cathedrals. They might seem like fragile gifts to travel on, yet their abilities are proven through the amazing miles these creatures cover in their short lifespan. Just the same, when we encounter the three of Diamonds, we must trust that our endeavor or project will be completed successfully, as long we persevere and make use of the opportunities sent our way, rather than letting them pass by out of fear. As the butterfly hops on strong gusts of wind despite its delicate wings, ride what comes your way, trusting in your own abilities, no matter how big whatever challenge you’re up against.