Three of Swords
Upright Meaning
Heartbreak, sorrow, and painful truth. A period of grief and emotional pain must be endured so healing can begin.
Reversed Meaning
Recovery from grief, forgiveness, and releasing pain. The worst of the heartbreak is passing and wounds begin to mend.
Card Imagery
Three swords pierce a bright red heart suspended against a background of heavy rain and gray storm clouds.
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Clarity, breakthrough, and raw truth.
Indecision, stalemate, and difficult choices.
Rest, recovery, and contemplation.
Conflict, defeat, and hollow victory.
Transition, moving on, and leaving troubled waters behind.
Deception, strategy, and stealth.
Restriction, imprisonment, and self-limiting beliefs.
Anxiety, nightmares, and deep worry.
Painful ending, rock bottom, and betrayal.
Curiosity, mental agility, and new ideas.
Ambition, assertiveness, and swift action.
Clear thinking, independence, and direct communication.
Intellectual authority, clear judgment, and ethical leadership.