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Three of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
Heartbreak, grief and painful truth.
- Grief
- Hurt
- Parting
Upright meaning
Hurt or disappointment is real right now. Acknowledging the pain is the first step to healing.
- Grief
- Hurt
- Parting
Reversed meaning
Recovering from pain and starting to forgive. Let go of what still hurts.
- Beginning to heal
- Forgiveness
- Recovery
Meaning by situation
Love & relationships
Heartbreak, separation or painful honesty. Healing is possible.
Work & career
Disappointment or conflict at work. Do not take it all personally.
Advice for today
Let yourself feel the hurt, then share it with someone you trust.
Card facts
Minor Arcana · Swords
The 56 Minor Arcana
- Ace of WandsA new beginning · Inspiration
- Two of WandsPlanning · Vision
- Three of WandsExpansion · Patience rewarded
- Four of WandsCelebration · Stability
- Five of WandsCompetition · Conflict
- Six of WandsVictory · Recognition
- Seven of WandsDefense · Persistence
- Eight of WandsRapid progress · Message
- Nine of WandsPatience · Holding firm
- Ten of WandsHeavy burdens · Responsibility
- Page of WandsExploration · Inspiration
- Knight of WandsAction · Adventure
- Queen of WandsConfidence · Independence
- King of WandsVision · Leadership
- Ace of CupsNew feelings · New love
- Two of CupsUnion · Harmony
- Three of CupsCelebration · Friendship
- Four of CupsWeariness · Reflection
- Five of CupsLoss · Regret
- Six of CupsNostalgia · Reunion
- Seven of CupsFantasy · Many options
- Eight of CupsDeparture · Deeper meaning
- Nine of CupsContentment · A wish fulfilled
- Ten of CupsFamily · Harmony
- Page of CupsCreative inspiration · Sensitivity
- Knight of CupsRomance · Ideals
- Queen of CupsEmpathy · Nurturing
- King of CupsEmotional maturity · Diplomacy
- Ace of SwordsClarity · Truth
- Two of SwordsDilemma · Deferred decision
- Three of SwordsGrief · Hurt
- Four of SwordsRest · Recharging
- Five of SwordsConflict · Feeling defeated
- Six of SwordsTransition · Movement
- Seven of SwordsStrategy · Avoidance
- Eight of SwordsBondage · Limits
- Nine of SwordsWorry · Anxiety
- Ten of SwordsEnding · Betrayal
- Page of SwordsCuriosity · Inquiry
- Knight of SwordsAction · Resolve
- Queen of SwordsClear thinking · Independence
- King of SwordsIntellect · Authority
- Ace of PentaclesNew opportunities · Practical beginnings
- Two of PentaclesBalance · Flexibility
- Three of PentaclesCollaboration · Craftsmanship
- Four of PentaclesStability · Preservation
- Five of PentaclesLack · Hardship
- Six of PentaclesSharing · Generosity
- Seven of PentaclesPatience · Long-term planning
- Eight of PentaclesDiligence · Developing skills
- Nine of PentaclesAbundance · Self-reliance
- Ten of PentaclesLegacy · Family
- Page of PentaclesLearning · Ambition
- Knight of PentaclesDedication · Consistency
- Queen of PentaclesAbundance · Practicality
- King of PentaclesAbundance · Stability
Card and rune meanings are a reference to support your choices. They do not decide the future or what someone else feels.