Three of Swords
The Three of Swords represents heartbreak and choices made against one's desires, symbolizing the collapse of idealization and painful separations. Despite its somber nature, this card is fundamentally about making necessary choices to escape long-troubling situations. Though the process is difficult and painful, it is essential for personal growth and development. The card reminds us that we inflict these wounds upon ourselves, and only we have the power to heal them.
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Meaning
"Broken heart" and choices made against one's will. The collapse of idealization, misalignment of interests, tense and difficult times, painful feelings, alienation and separation. Despite such a grim characterization for this card, it is largely about the choice that must be made to escape a long-troubling situation. This is always hard and painful, but necessary for further development. Remember that you drive the swords into yourself, and only you can pull them out.
Visual Description
A dark-toned, partially nude torso fills the card, the face cropped so only the chin and shoulder-length hair are visible. Centered over the chest is a bright red heart confined within a pale, cage-like structure pierced by three swords whose blades cross through the heart. The cage door hangs open to one side and a small crystalline object is held in the figure’s raised hand. Stars and constellation lines scatter across the background, framing the figure against a deep field.
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