Three of Swords

Three of Swords

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In this article
  1. Overview
  2. Love — Upright
  3. Love — Reversed
  4. Wealth — Upright
  5. Wealth — Reversed
When the Three of Swords appears in your midst, there may be an indication of pain, loss and suffering in your life. It may be grounded on separation or termination of relationships, such as in a friendship or in a romantic love affair. The magnitude of this agony may be very difficult to endure but when you view it positively, it could imply a new beginning or a fresh new start. This particular tarot card is an epitome of agony, distress and suffering. It portrays an image of a heart being deeply stabbed by three long swords. The heart in the image represents love, care and affection while the swords symbolize the inclination to cause pain and anguish to those it wishes to pierce. A sea of stormy and turbulent clouds can be seen in the background while the rain is pouring heavily. This stands for the sadness, misery and desolation that envelops and covers the already dismaying situation.

Love — Upright

This is an absolutely bad card to have in a Tarot reading about your love life. It means heartbreak if you’re currently without a partner, and if you’re already in a relationship, this basically means trouble will be heading your way and will grind you down, little by little. If you encounter problems in your relationship, then expect that the tipping point will arrive soon. Whether you break up with your partner or choose to stay and fight for what’s left in your relationship will exhaust you from the inside out. This will not be an easy separation. It will consist of far too many arguments than you would like and too little rest for your already battered heart. In the end, what would be left is your willingness to move forward despite what you’ve experienced in your relationship. Each of these will take its toll on your emotional health, and one of them could very well end the relationship that you’re about to fight for. In a way, you can interpret this as life’s harsh way of teaching you about strength. As for those who are single, this heartbreak would manifest itself in other ways. It may be through the loss of a friend or a family member with whom you are close for a long time. This is a painful time to live in, but if you choose to be resilient and find hope despite everything, all hope wouldn’t be lost.

💔Love — Reversed

You have just suffered a very serious emotional blow-- your relationship hangs in the balance, and may well be broken after seeing this card’s position. For some, you may have already been cheated on and the lies have since been unraveled. Your heart bleeds as you try to protect what remains of it from further damage. This is a truly hard time for you romantically, but there is hope: the ordeal is over, and because you’re at your lowest, things can only improve from here. Use this time to recover and come back a stronger person.

💰Wealth — Upright

Never in human history has the image of a heart being stabbed thrice in multiple directions ever been seen as a good thing. In Tarot readings regarding wealth, this makes the Three of Swords even worse, as it means you may fall short of your highest expectations. You may be expecting a promotion after serving in your company for so long. Maybe you were waiting for that new firm to give you a call after your moderately successful interview with them. Or perhaps you can feel that your new business is going to be an instant hit. Unfortunately, this is not the case for you. Reality will hit you so hard with a truck, and you’d wake up from your illusions of grandeur far earlier than expected. All the things that you have hoped for will not come true… yet. If you have a business, this means you might experience a loss of income, and if you’re an employee, you may not be able to meet your goals as planned. However, note that the heart is still intact despite the swords: this means that there is hope in courage and grit. This may not be the time that you will shine, but it is undoubtedly the period where you would be able to prove to yourself and others how persevering and determined you are to meet your goals. Watchful eyes are observing you, whether or not you would make or break. Rise above the challenges, and these individuals will soon help launch you towards your dreams.

⚠️Wealth — Reversed

The Three of Swords Card in Reversed position is a good omen in terms of finance, as it means that you’re holding on despite every challenge thrown your way. In fact, you’re not just holding firmly for dear life, you are excelling in this tumultuous time. The experiences that you will have could only be described as chaotic good. Despite the rollercoaster of emotions and the high and lows of victories and failures, the result of all that has happened is sure to bring you joy and help you realize the value of work. Your skills are actively being honed to a fine edge, and you are being trained constantly in a combative world, making you a more efficient strategist, a prudent spender, and a wise source of knowledge for you and your team. You have everything to be proud of for reaching this far. While this isn’t the time for your star to shine yet, this is undoubtedly the first step for its sparkle to glow brighter once the time comes. You would most definitely draw attention to all the crazy yet fulfilling experiences you will have in your career. Enjoy this time of your life! Rarely would they ever find fun and enjoyment in something they feel chained to out of the need to survive. Your experiences will surely be the envy of all. After all, when the high wears off, and you’re back to the ground, your career prospects will be a telltale sign of how much these events refined you as a worker.
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