Three of Swords
This card depicts lingering anguish from a failed relationship and the haunting persistence of unresolved attachment. Its imagery — three angled swords and a kerchief — points to acute emotional pain, broken promises, and tension. It warns of impending heartache, rejection, and the risk of isolation or separation anxiety. The guidance is to remain alert for signs of trouble, prepare emotionally, and acknowledge wounds so they can be addressed rather than allowed to fester.
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Story
Jack Pansay had a brief romance with a Mrs. Agnes Wessington, but as passions waned, he grew tired of her and fell in love with another. Despite the rejection, Mrs. Wessington continued to hound him until she died. Mrs. Wessington’s ghost appeared to him from the seat of her rickshaw, still asserting that it was a “hideous mistake”. She was invisible to everyone but Jack, who had now fallen into fits of hysterics. His doctor was baffled and his new love took flight due to Jack’s perceived madness. He then lay on his deathbed, ravaged by loss and tortured by the thoughts of the ghost waiting for him. The image is drained of color, reflecting the moribund sentiments of the broken heart. The three swords are angled, suggesting tension and pain. The kerchief symbolizes broken promises.
Divinatory Meaning
Look out for signs of trouble and prepare yourself for heartache and rejection. You may experience separation anxiety and a sense of isolation.
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