The survival of a gauntlet is always a cause for celebration. We have done that this month. Only one remote next week, thankfully. October has been challenging to say the least. I have put myself through some severe mental endurance this month. If you missed the Tea at the Tavern last night, I laid it all out. And no, I didn’t want last night’s test run to be archived.

Today, the currents are strong in the universe. Swimming today is just not an option. We must put our ships in dry dock today, and inspect the boats. In other words, we are making sure that our hull isn’t damaged, our foundations are tight, and the hatches are battened down, and ready for the seas. Today is nothing short of shore leave.

The reversed Three of Wands indicates that you may have been embarking on personal journeys or developments, but you have not received the achievements that you were hoping for. This could be due to delays or road blocks. Despite all this, the card reminds you that all of your work has not been for nothing, but rather that it has helped you with your personal strength and fortitude.

The Three of Wands reversed can also mean you need to take some time to plan your future. This is especially true if you have not started on your long term goals or have become overwhelmed by the tasks that you face now, or will have to face soon. You are only reacting and not acting with thought and deliberation.

However, the most common Three of Wands reversed meaning is a nudge to include planning for future changes, and to watch for better options in case that they show up. The figure on the Three of Wands knows this and always keeps his eyes open for how the future could change, and it is a worthy lesson to learn.

This is the universe asking us, “are you sure you packed everything? Because there is no turning this car around once we’re on the road.” A good captain can steer his or her ship through any kind of conditions. But they can only do so if the ship is solid. This is why I said we’re putting the ships in dry dock. We’re inspecting potential breaches in the hull.

Dagaz represents the dawn; it is the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. A time of new beginnings and breakthroughs is on the horizon. A kind of awakening is in the works, bringing transformative awareness and new possibilities. This can be an auspicious moment to embark on fresh ventures.

This rune embodies the power of renewal and the certainty that follows a period of transformation. It represents hope and security, marking the successful completion of a cycle and the readiness to step into a new phase with optimism and clarity. Changes that are occurring now will lead you towards a brighter future. You are being called upon to seize the opportunities for growth.

Dagaz is telling us that dawn is coming. Soon, the ride to a new life and new horizons begin. So, if we stay with our ship metaphor, the boats are ready, but the launch conditions are almost right. If you combine what we got this morning, it’s the universe telling us that they see our hard work building the foundation. Soon, we can raise the walls. What we have is solid, we we’re going to build will be GLORIOUS.

Today, inspect your ships. Where are places in your life that you might find cracks? How can you fix them? The universe wants you to raise your mast and sail proud. Make sure your boat is ready. Class dismissed.