Three of Swords
The Three of Swords represents profound emotional pain and heartbreak that cannot be avoided or denied, only endured. It signifies the necessity of allowing grief to flow naturally, as forcing healing or rushing through pain only prolongs suffering. The card teaches that tears must be shed in their own time for true healing to begin. It reminds us not to hastily assign blame during periods of emotional turmoil, as clarity comes with time and proper processing of pain.
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The Nature of Piercing Pain
For some, pain is so piercing that it feels as though the heart is being torn from the body. Such suffering can only be endured, but not avoided or denied. People may speak of the necessity of grief or of its swift end, but only the heart can know when it's time to pull out the sword and begin anew.
The Healing Process
Let tears flow as they wish, and then the wound will heal. One should not prematurely assign blame; time will clarify thoughts.
Keywords
broken heart, grief, need for a period of comfort and rest, emotional imbalance.
Visual Description
At the top of the card is the numeral '3'. A hooded, pale figure with tears on her cheeks holds a bright red heart in her hands. Three swords pierce the heart, their blades and hilts clearly visible and crossing through the center. A muted, cloudy sky fills the background and a decorative floral border frames the scene.
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