Three of Swords

Swords, III

Keywords

• heartbreak
• painful truth
• sorrow
• betrayal

Upright meaning

Heartbreak, painful truth, sorrow, betrayal.

Reversed meaning

Healing, forgiveness, pain released, the wound closing.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

Three swords through a heart under rain.

Element and place in the deck

Swords belong to air. They speak of thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict. Swords show what is happening in the mind and are often the sharpest suit.

The Three is first results and growth: what was started begins to take shape and connect with others.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Swords, Two of Swords, Four of Swords, Five of Swords, Six of Swords, Seven of Swords, Eight of Swords, Nine of Swords, Ten of Swords, Page of Swords, Knight of Swords, Queen of Swords, King of Swords.