Tarot Arcana Three of Swords: Heartache

Description: In the foreground is a symbol of a heart pierced by three knives; in the background is rain and cumulus clouds.

The main meanings of the card in upright position:
1. don't get hung up on one problem, there are many of them;
2. 3 problems (to clarify each one, draw three more cards);
3. broken heart;
4. stormy weather in search of love;
5. quarrel with a partner, discord in the family;
6. conflict, breakup;
7. advice: conduct affairs of the heart honestly;
8. organizing chaos;
9. advice: open up to something new;
10. choice made contrary to feelings;
11. troubles;
12. unhappy love;
13. emotional thunderstorm;
14. narcissistic resentment;
15. misunderstanding;
16. surgical intervention;
17. well-being and feelings depend on the weather;
18. miscarriage, abortion;
19. funeral;
20. departure;
21. misanthropy, rudeness;
22. «love triangle».

The main meanings of the card in the inverted position:
1. a situation of many problems is already in the past;
2. alienation;
3. loss;
4. disorder;
5. confusion;
6. recovery;
7. the worst is behind us;
8. unwillingness to let go of the pain of the past;
9. minor surgical operations;
10. delusion, insanity, mental disorder;
11. mental pain even more severe than with the correct position of the card;
12. absent-mindedness.

Description: In the foreground is a symbol of a heart pierced by three knives; in the background is rain and cumulus clouds.

The main meanings of the card in upright position:
1. don't get hung up on one problem, there are many of them;
2. 3 problems (to clarify each one, draw three more cards);
3. broken heart;
4. stormy weather in search of love;
5. quarrel with a partner, discord in the family;
6. conflict, breakup;
7. advice: conduct affairs of the heart honestly;
8. organizing chaos;
9. advice: open up to something new;
10. choice made contrary to feelings;
11. troubles;
12. unhappy love;
13. emotional thunderstorm;
14. narcissistic resentment;
15. misunderstanding;
16. surgical intervention;
17. well-being and feelings depend on the weather;
18. miscarriage, abortion;
19. funeral;
20. departure;
21. misanthropy, rudeness;
22. «love triangle».

The main meanings of the card in the inverted position:
1. a situation of many problems is already in the past;
2. alienation;
3. loss;
4. disorder;
5. confusion;
6. recovery;
7. the worst is behind us;
8. unwillingness to let go of the pain of the past;
9. minor surgical operations;
10. delusion, insanity, mental disorder;
11. mental pain even more severe than with the correct position of the card;
12. absent-mindedness.

A heart pierced by three swords is depicted against the background of rain falling from heavy clouds. These are the «three sorrows», three problems that torment a person. To find out what they are, you need to draw three more cards, each of which will correspond to one of the problems.

In the Aquarius Tarot, this card depicts a man in deep despair.

This card is usually drawn by a person who focuses all his attention on one problem, while in fact he has many more problems. In any case, what he is grieving about is not the most important thing for him now, but he does not know about it or does not want to think about it.

When this card falls out, it is recommended to draw three more to it to find out what the questioner's «grief» is.

Inverted, it means that the questioner had such a situation, but now it is in the past.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: A heart pierced by three swords hangs in the sky. Thunderclouds have threateningly thickened in the sky and it is raining. This card is traditionally called the «Lord of Sorrow». Element: Air.

EXPLANATION: The simplest and most obvious explanation for this card is that it represents a broken heart. When looking for love, you will face stormy weather, conflicts and strife in the family, and lovers may part as a result of an argument. In addition, this card can indicate such general concepts as separation, rupture, dispersion, and conflict. However, this card also has a positive side. It urges us to conduct affairs of the heart honestly, to be faithful and direct in our relationships, and to avoid emotional manipulation of our lovers. The Three of Swords also represents ordering chaos, so here we are invited to open our hearts to new understandings and perceptions of a situation, in order to move away from established views or belief systems to which we have held so tightly.

REVERSED MEANING: Alienation, loss, disorder and confusion.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: From suffering comes wisdom and understanding. Love is possible only when honesty prevails in a relationship.

( N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying»)

Because of the picture, this card is often considered a symbol of grief, mainly due to unhappy love. Of course, it has such an aspect, but its content is far from exhausted. The main meaning of the Three of Swords is a choice made contrary to feelings. But what this is, cowardice or, on the contrary, a step towards liberation, can be understood only by knowing the background of the question asked and checking the other cards that fell out. In situations where feelings are cruelly suppressed by reason, this card, of course, has a negative character. But if it shows that we have managed to break free from the captivity of some addiction by the power of reason, to free ourselves from dubious habits, then this is a step, albeit painful, but necessary.

WORK: Here the Three of Swords means that we are required to take some step or action that goes against our feelings. We must do a job that we hate, or have a difficult conversation that makes us sick. If our position is more of a managerial one, the card may mean the unpleasant need to reprimand a subordinate whom we value very much. Of course, it may mean that we ourselves will have to listen to a reprimand, perhaps an unfair one, or experience some other unpleasantness that may even end in dismissal.

CONSCIOUSNESS: On the level of consciousness, the Three of Swords shows that we are about to learn a bitter truth, to lose all previous illusions. Something may be revealed to us that will force us to abandon previous, habitual ideas, overcome the inertia of thinking, or take the step that we have avoided until now — either out of fear or disgust. Where the intellect has suppressed all feelings, this card serves as a warning, but if the sharp edge of reason can free us from painful, excessively possessing feelings, this painful step can be salutary, like a timely surgical operation.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: But here it is really most often unhappy love. Disappointment, resentment, mutual reproaches, often ending in a breakup. However, here too this card can show its positive meaning: the decision to finally end, despite all the pain, a union that has become a trap, a dead end or torture for us.

Threes in Tarot

The number «three» is associated with the Empress card of the Major Arcana, with the planet Jupiter and the astrological signs of Sagittarius and Pisces. Jupiter is the planet of luck, fun, friendship, expanded horizons, communication, trade, openness, independence, self-expression, creativity, optimism, growth, broad nature, pride, ambition, broad prospects, travel, higher education. Negative aspects of Jupiter are vanity, laziness, vanity, superstition, exaggeration of one's own merits, high conceit.

The appearance of threes in the layout indicates a period of personal growth, creative development, self-expression, popularity, self-improvement, broadening of horizons. Creative projects will be successful. There are chances to get a promotion at work. The likelihood of a long trip. Perhaps you will soon start a new romance. But there is also a negative side. This is overwork at work, excessive extravagance, extravagance, wasted energy, nervous tension, emotional disorders.

The number «three» refers to the vibrations of Yang. Three in the layout often means the need to relax, have fun, spend more time socializing. This is a very good time to realize your literary talent, teaching abilities, try yourself as a TV presenter, etc.

Three of Swords Upright

Key words and phrases: Emotional storm. Loss. Grief. Emotional pain. Lost love. Relationship problems. Wild emotions. Narcissistic resentment. Irritability. Arguments. Conflicts. Misunderstandings. Alienation. Disharmony. Upheaval. Nervous behavior. Sadness. Pain. Bad luck. Surgery. Breakup. Upsetting changes. Feelings affected by the weather (feelings change like the weather). Seven Fridays in a week. Stress. Tension. Illness. Crying. Grief. Sorrow. Darkness before the dawn. Depth of feeling. Rift. Separation. Divorce. Rejection. Abandonment. Loss of a loved one. Tears. Miscarriage. Heart problems. Abortion. Funeral. Obituary. Death. Painful news. To touch a nerve.

Situation and advice:The Three of Swords says that you have something to mourn and cry about. You are stressed or very worried about the fact that a loved one left you. It is very important to think about what your sadness will lead to. Perhaps you need to break up with someone or get out of a situation if such a relationship brings you nothing but mental pain. This card can predict illness or indicate that your well-being in the near future will closely depend on the weather. This is a card of a break, a necessary cutting off of the unnecessary, sometimes it indicates a serious surgical operation or complex dental problems. Be careful and do not push away a loved one just because you feel tense and irritable.

Sometimes the Three of Swords foretells death. Death can be suggested if there are several cards in the spread that foretell it, such as the Tower, Death, cards with many Swords, many cards in a reversed position, etc. However, most often the presence of the Three of Swords in the spread indicates that the questioner will receive news of the death of a friend or loved one.

People: Abandoned people. People experiencing grief. Irritated people. People under stress. Those with a bad heart.

Three of Swords Reversed

Key words and phrases: Recovery. The worst is over. You have survived the separation, but the pain still lingers. A less painful breakup. Unwillingness to let go of past pain. Long-term regret and depression. Minor surgeries.

Situation and advice:Heartache is easing. You have been through a rather painful situation that is coming to an end. The suffering was unbearable, and it will continue for some time. There is nothing you can do to restore the damaged relationship. Now that the worst is over, recovery awaits you. Although separation is inevitable, it will not be as painful as if the Three of Swords were present in the layout in the right position. If your question concerned health, then perhaps you will have a minor surgical intervention or a visit to the dentist. A meeting with a person with whom you once compromised is possible.

People:Rejected loved ones. A nun.

The meaning and inner meaning of the Three of Swords Arcana

The meaning of the three of swords in the upright position:

• Removal, Departure, Absence, Elimination, Scattering (clarification), Distance, Delay.
• Neglect, Disgust, Repulsion, Hatred, Loss of taste, Disgust.
• Incompatibility, Opposition (opposite), Resistance, Uncommunicativeness, Misanthropy, Rudeness.
• Separation, Division, Rupture, Antipathy, Departure, Cut (cut).

Other meanings of the three of swords tarot in the upright position:

• absence of something, painful loss
• broken heart, absence, discord, need to let go of the past, heartbreak
• separation, unhappiness, new opportunities

The Three of Swords Tarot is an unlucky card, indicating deep grief. There is a conflict in the Client's life that is causing emotional pain. The cause is a break with a business or personal partner. Like Death in the Major Arcana, the Two of Swords shows that the end of one event can mean the beginning of something new, especially if the Client soberly assesses their problems. Change will undoubtedly bring resentment and a feeling of alienation.

The meaning of the Three of Swords Tarot card: separation, division, breakup, divorce. Breakup of personal and business relationships. Fragmentation of property and power. Quarrels. Infidelity. Grief. A «love triangle» is possible — a third party (or a new event or interest) has entered the scene and caused a breakup. The separation will not be amicable; be prepared for quarrels, anger, even hatred.

Interpretation in the inverted position:

• Delusion, Insanity, Delirium, Madness, Absent-mindedness, Crazy behavior. Error, Failure (miscalculation), Loss, Bypass, Evasion, Absent-minded.

Other meanings of the reversed Three of Swords tarot:

• disorder in affairs, mistakes, mental disorder, delusion
• loss, alienation, disorder
• pain, bitterness, prolonged mental anguish

If the tarot card Three of Swords is in the reversed position, it means an increase in the negative qualities of the correct Three. The client feels the mental anguish more deeply, the separation is more painful and bitter, and this whole gloomy situation drags on for a long time.

The meaning of the reversed tarot card three swords: confusion, mental disorder. Mistakes, absent-mindedness. It may be difficult for you to imagine what to do; in this case, the loss will be even greater. This is a break in partnership; remember this, otherwise you will lose too much.

Inner meaning

The three of swords tarot is a card of rupture, division. Alliances that were previously formed fall apart due to discord, opposing interests, conflicts between parts. From the very beginning, the alliance was fragile and based on the self-interest of at least one of the parties. Now they are diverging. In this crash, protect your interests, because that is what your former partner is doing. You must stay on top; this will be a tense and unpleasant time, and things can go wrong in this crash if you do not look straight ahead.

Sources:

1. N. Drewry «Tarot. A Step-by-Step Guide to Studying»
2. E. Kolesov «The ABCs of Tarot»
3. Unknown author «Basic Information for Reading Tarot Cards»
4. H. Banzhaf«Tarot Self-Teacher»
5. Anthony Lewis“Tarot made simple and clear”

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