Card 52 • swords

Three of Swords

Brief Description

The Three of Swords symbolizes heartbreak, pain, and disappointment often stemming from misunderstandings or malicious intent. It advises learning from these tough experiences to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Depending on its position in a spread, it can suggest the influence of past disappointments, present suffering, or future troubles that might still be averted.

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"Oh, my poor broken heart!"

Sometimes, a broken heart is inevitable. At the very least, you can learn a lesson from it.

Card Interpretation

The Three of Swords is one of those cards that predicts nothing but trouble. As depicted, it speaks of pain and disappointment, caused by misunderstandings or someone's ill will. It may signify betrayal or simply a broken heart. In any case, all that can be done is to pick up the pieces and try to learn a lesson from the situation to avoid falling into the same trap again.

Positional Significance

Consider: if this card appears in a past position, it means that past disappointments are still affecting your outlook on life. Is it right to protect oneself from new pain, or does it prevent trusting people? If the card represents the present - oh, I sympathize. Perhaps the situation can be resolved by articulating all that is implied? Alas, probably not. Then, what lesson can you learn? If the Three of Swords points to the future, maybe you can do something to prevent the troubles. Or simply run away.

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