The Three of Swords
Three of Swords Meaning
The Three of Swords is one of the Minor Arcana, number 3 of the Swords suit. The Tarot interpretation of the Three of Swords includes the heartbreak that comes with a betrayal or sudden loss, physical pain due to injury, and finally doing something that is painful but necessary.
Three of Swords Reversed Meaning
The Three of Swords reversed means being freed from a discomfort, an old wound finally healing over, the numbness that is sometimes felt after a great loss, or being let down by someone you thought you could depend on.
Three of Swords Astrological and Esoteric Correspondences
This harsh card is associated with heartbreak, grief, and emotional clarity earned through pain, linking it to the birthstone Ruby and the asteroid Ceres. Learn more about the significance of its number 3 on the numerology page, and its element Air on the elements page.
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