Three of Swords
The Three of Swords represents emotional anguish, sorrow, and mourning brought on by heartbreak, betrayal, or the breakdown of communication. It points to a difficult period where grief and rejection are felt deeply and the imperative is to confront and recover from past hurts. In readings it often signals the end of a relationship or a painful rift that forces emotional reckoning. Reversed, the card indicates the beginning of healing, reconciliation, and a gradual release of old wounds that allows for closure and hope.
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Short meaning
This card symbolizes emotional anguish, sorrow, and mourning, typically pointing to a period marked by deep-seated pain and the imperative to address and recover from historical hurts.
Expanded meaning
The Three of Swords is a card that signifies tension and heartbreak, often arising from the end of a relationship, a breakdown in communication, a heated argument, or feelings of betrayal. The reader may be grappling with grief, emotional anguish, or sensations of rejection. This card serves as a poignant reminder that pain and sorrow are inevitable facets of the human experience.
Reversed meaning
In its reversed position, the Three of Swords suggests a potential period of healing, reconciliation, or a gradual release of past hurts. While the pain may not disappear instantly, this card encourages the reader to seek ways to mend emotional wounds, find closure, and look forward to brighter days ahead.
Visual Description
A red heart sits pierced by three upright swords, each blade embedded deeply through its center. The scene is set against a dark, stormy sky with diagonal lines of rain and stylized white clouds drifting across. Fragments of stone fall beneath the heart and a purple banner at the bottom reads "Three of Swords."
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