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Minor Arcana, Swords

Three of Swords

Heartbreak, sorrow, a painful truth. A painful truth or emotional hurt that needs to be felt in order to heal.

Tarot is a tool for reflection, not a guaranteed prediction.

III
Upright
III
Reversed

Upright

Heartbreak, sorrow, a painful truth

A painful truth or emotional hurt that needs to be felt in order to heal.

Reversed

Recovery, forgiveness, releasing pain

The worst of the hurt is passing.

Three of Swords belongs to the suit of air: thought, conflict and hard truths. तलवारों का तीन

FAQ

Questions people ask

What does Three of Swords mean upright?

Heartbreak, sorrow, a painful truth. A painful truth or emotional hurt that needs to be felt in order to heal.

What does Three of Swords mean reversed?

Recovery, forgiveness, releasing pain. The worst of the hurt is passing.

How should I read a card in a spread?

Read it in its position (for example past, present or advice) and next to the cards around it. The same card says something different as advice than as an obstacle.

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