Three of Swords
The Three of Swords is a captivating yet harsh card representing betrayal and heartbreak. It depicts the moment of receiving devastating information that shatters the heart, often through backstabbing or betrayal. The card warns of emotional wounds, separation periods, professional betrayal, or sudden financial setbacks. Though painful, this card represents a vital life experience that brings necessary, albeit difficult, revelations.
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Symbolism
A captivating card, quite heavy and cruel, but vital to life. The moment of a stab in the back, one person struck down by another. It reflects the idea of receiving information that breaks our heart. The visual imagery is very dramatic and intense. The skeleton above, 'Spades-like,' plunges knives into the heart and spine, with a satisfied smile, destroying the other's life. Below, the skeleton holds an already bloodied sword - it's unclear what situation occurred between them, but it was certainly heated. His heart lies beside him, cut apart, and the flowers seem to bleed, which is noticeable both in the flower at the bottom of the card and in the vase to the left of the characters.
Card's Message
A person has received a stab in the back or is expecting one. Or they are driving themselves into these torments. Relationships - betrayal, possibly infidelity. A period of detachment, like time 'to think things over.' Career - the same story with betrayal by colleagues, coworkers, up to the point of dismissal. Money - some sharp financial decline, and even if there is income, it's so unexpected and small that it's insufficient for living.
Visual Description
Two skeletons are entangled on a patterned floor, one bent over the other while three swords pierce their forms. One skeleton wears an ornate helmet, and the other lies near scattered red petals and a single red flower. Yellow blooms and leafy vines hang from above, and wooden crates and glass bottles sit in the dim background. The scene is bathed in greenish, muted light and falling leaves drift through the air.
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