Three of Swords
The Three of Swords signifies tense, painful times marked by quarrels, suppressed emotions, and heartbreak that may lead to a necessary parting or collapse of plans. Its advice is to wait through the dark phase, seek sources of power and renewal, and rebuild mental and emotional strength. The warning emphasizes personal responsibility for moving from darkness to light and cautions against clinging to negative emotions. Reversed, the card points to emotional numbness, frozen feelings, illusions, and past pain that may produce mistakes that cannot be corrected. The quick answer indicates a negative response while dark thoughts and emotions are still present.
Keywords
Card Name
THREE OF SWORDS
Upright
Tense, hard times bring quarrels and conflicts. A choice must be made despite someone's feelings. Emotions suppressed with logic. Something that brings deep pain, which is difficult to understand. A painful but necessary parting. Heartbreaking mental anguish, anxiety. Collapse of plans.
Card's advice
Even if it's very hard for you now, you will have to wait until this dark phase passes. Try to find a source of power and renewal. Find your mental and emotional strength.
The warning
Only you can find the way from the darkness to the light. Don't chase negative emotions — they won't give you power or make you stronger.
Reverse
Emotional numbness caused by powerful and painful emotions. Feelings are frozen. A distraught mind. Illusions, misconceptions, distracted attention. Mistakes that cannot be corrected. Pain that was suffered in the past.
Quick Answer
No, not while the dark thoughts and emotions are still with you.
Visual Description
A stylized red heart is pierced by three swords at the center of the image; the blades cross through the heart from different angles. A pair of silver wings extend from the heart and green vines with leaves twist around the swords and handle. Dark, heavy clouds loom above and diagonal lines of rain streak across the blue-gray sky. A ribbon at the bottom bears the Russian inscription "Тройка Мечей."
Old Style tarot
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