Three of Swords

Three of Swords description

In the grim looking Three of Swords, a heart is stabbed three times, juxtaposed against a stormy sky. Clouds seperate what is above from what is below. They represent obscurity and depression. The heart shows that the only way out of the pain is through it. Time will transform pain into courage and love. There’s no use trying to suppress these emotions. Let them wash over you in waves. Seek therapy or an external perspective. The number three is significant here. It could be three bad things that happened or three people involved. There is no blood dripping from the heart, so the pain will mend, acceptance has already begun. This is not necessarily a new wound, this card can appear for old cycles.

Upright meaning

This card represents anguish, upheaval, loss. But it also offers a sign of emotional release. Focus on the path ahead, and work through the emotions. You may have been cut by hurtful words, actions, or circumstances. Without pain and hardships, you would not be able to grow. Consider the point of view of those that have hurt you. They were likely projecting their own images, wrapped up in their own versions of reality. Use these pain points to expand the bigger picture and find clarity on your own reality.

Reversed meaning

You may be struggling to move on after an emotional setback or heart break. It’s time to move on. Open your imagination to new experiences. Learn to accept your circumstances so the healing can start. Time has passed, and you are on the road to recovery. Be gentle to yourself. Don’t engage in negative self talk. You might be overly sensitive to the opinions of others, but the only opinion that matters is your own.

Three of Swords quote

“It is strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise.” Sara Teasdale