Three of Swords - Spread Description & Interpretation

I. Description of the Three of Swords card

1. The meaning of the position, the zodiac of the Three of Swords card

Three of Swords is the 3rd card, of the Swords suit in the Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck. The number 3 often signifies interaction, development, and creativity. However, when it is combined with the image of three swords piercing the heart, it is associated with pain, hurt and loss. In addition, it also reminds the appearance of the "third person" in love in particular and life in general.

Libra (Libra) and Venus (Venus) continue to accompany the third card of the Swords suit. At first glance, the balance of Libra and the beauty of Venus have little to do with this heart-wrenching card.

But really, the balance of justice will help you avoid or limit hurtful actions, when it contains the law of cause and effect in it. Whatever you sow, you will reap. Therefore, Venus encourages you to use her beauty and romance to make life more harmonious and better, to ease the pain the Three of Swords is suffering.

2. Detailed description of the Three of Swords card

The Three of Swords card is depicted with a simple but painful image. A passionate scarlet heart that was suspended in mid-air was being pierced by three sharp swords.

It is the place where the deepest love, compassion and emotions are stored inside each person, and is also the most important organ in the body's blood circulation system. If the heart no longer beats, we must leave this world. But it has to suffer torture and hurt like this!

Those three sharp swords represent the three contexts of mental and physical harm, namely thoughts, words, and actions. Whether accidentally or intentionally, it also causes damage that is difficult to heal.

In the background is a gloomy scene with a gray sky with dark clouds and a sad pouring rain. Raindrops are heavy like torrential tears falling down, they represent bad times that make us wonder: Is God crying, is the heart crying, or is it me crying?

II. Key words in Three of Swords

This card represents rejection, pain, brokenness, loneliness, separation and betrayal. The little heart of the Three of Swords has been through a lot of damage. You have been or are going through a difficult time when certain relationships, thoughts, or even just a word or truth caused you a heartbreak, pain, and destruction.

You feel it is too much for you to bear, that it seems impossible to overcome and completely lose faith in life. Sometimes I have to wonder, is this world happy except for me?

Sometimes the Three of Swords even talks about a broken relationship that can't find a way to fix it. However, when the pain reaches a certain realm, forcing you to get up and fight it to find your own direction, arouse your own survival instinct. From there, learn lessons to grow. become more. Know how to accept the truth, prepare mentally to receive the "rainy winds of blood" and try not to let it knock you down.

“A heart that hurts is a heart that works.” - Juliana Hatfield.

III. The meaning of the Three of Swords reversed and forward

1. Meaning of the Upright Three of Swords

a.Keyword

Sadness, pain, pain of separation, brokenness, hurt, loss, rejection.

b.About

The upright Three of Swords often denotes suffering, hurt, and loss in love, life or relationships. Maybe you are facing a betrayal or emotional loss, and this is causing a lot of pain in your mind and heart.

Allow yourself to experience pain, deal with negative emotions, and get help from people around you, to help you cope with the situation. Although it can be painful, it is also an opportunity to learn and grow personally.

c.Overview

If you are trying to hide or alleviate your pain, this card will warn that this will only make the situation worse. Instead, you should try to deal with the pain and go through the healing process. This may require courage and difficulty, but it will help you to keep moving forward and find happiness in the future.

d. Meaning of the Three of Swords Upright in Work

The Three of Swords card in a straight line at work often signifies loss, disagreement, collision or a fierce confrontation. You may go through a traumatic experience, facing betrayal or dispute with your co-worker or boss, leading to distrust and hurt. This could cost you an opportunity, money or an important colleague.

If you want to leave then be careful because the card can also indicate facing great suffering or suffering during unemployment or when looking for a new job. So, learn to accept your emotions, reduce your ego, and be more open and honest with people around you. Try not to put more pressure on yourself.

e. Meaning of the Three of Swords Upright in Finance

Money is an obsession for you now. You may have been experiencing a failure or betrayal in business or a financial dispute, at worst it could lead to bankruptcy, or into debt.

A sad song in the middle of summer rain is your mood right now. Sad is sad but don't be afraid. Step into the rain and enjoy the cool drops of water rolling down your cheeks, refresh your spirit to realize that life has much more to worry about. There is no glory that is not traded by tears and blood.

f. Meaning of the Three of Swords Upright in Love

Three of Swords upside down often denotes loss, separation, suffering in love. It can indicate a relationship full of conflict, which can be caused by different reasons such as geographical distance, difference in vision, not having a common voice about the future or unexpected happenings. unpredictable.

Also, be careful with the "13th animal" because this card also implies betrayal. This betrayal does not come from the circumstances, it comes from the nature of the person. So don't hold a bleeding heart to live the rest of your life. Take it as a lesson, to move forward and find new happiness that belongs to you, only you.

g. Meaning of the Three of Swords Upright in Health

In a health spread, the upright Three of Swords often implies a weakness, mental and emotional trauma. You may be feeling distressed and anxious. The emotional pain cannot be seen, but it is always destructive. Makes your brain always in a state of "tense like a string", easily leading to stress, making the body "wither" day by day.

Treat yourself with love and take care of that "bleeding wound" as gently as possible. Positive thinking therapy is always the best method. If you feel concerned about your health, consult a medical professional.

2. Meaning of the Three of Swords reversed (Reversed)

a. Keyword

Overcoming pain, being optimistic, forgiving.

b. About

The sun has returned, the rainbow has appeared, the wound has healed, these are the words that could allude to this hope-giving reversal. Controversies or an unhealthy relationship have been resolved. You have found release from negative emotions and are starting to move towards a brighter future. Like a sunflower in full bloom in front of the sun.

c. Overview

When reversed, the Three of Swords is a card of healing. Although you are still in the recovery phase from the injury, the pain is still dull but this is a signal that it is time to let go and look to the future ahead.

“And you suddenly realize it's time to start something new and believe in the magic of beginnings” – Meister Eckhart.

d. Meaning of the Three of Swords reversed in Work

Three of Swords reversed at work signifies a release from stress and conflict in the work environment. Perhaps the stressor has left the company or the cause of the discord has been eliminated. Everything was resolved, the atmosphere gradually became more comfortable and friendly.

Develop confidence, openness and focus on goals to achieve new achievements in the future. Eating lunch together or inviting each other for afternoon tea will make your colleagues closer, which can help your development later.

e. Meaning of the Three of Swords reversed in Finance

The light has gradually appeared after the dark days. The trials and tribulations are over, now you've started to figure out how to solve your problems and get your finances back on track. Debt is gradually being eliminated, so don't continue to worry too much, it's time to restore your empty wallet. But do not rush to invest without careful consideration. Don't be greedy for immediate profits and go down the wrong path!

f. Meaning of the Three of Swords reversed in Love

Three of Swords reversed can signify healing and recovery in a relationship after a difficult time, but also implies a love that has just ended, who has been with you for so long. are no longer on the same path.

No matter what state you are in, you should keep a positive attitude. If people stay, try to understand and empathize more, do not accept the wrongs in the past, what has passed should be let go to look forward to a better future. If he leaves, I wish him a bright future, a brocade future, don't live forever in pain and torment himself.

This card is also an open door for those who are still single. Overcoming past obstacles will lead you to a fresher relationship.

g. Meaning of the Three of Swords reversed in Health

When the reversed Three of Swords appears in a health reading, it is also a time when you have overcome past sorrows and found solace and peace in life.

The healing process is ongoing, but be careful because there are still some injuries that need to be addressed and fixed, but with effort and determination, you can get through it and quickly. restore your health. When they let go of their sorrows, it is also when they turn to a new page in life.