Three of swords Tarot Card Meanings

Minor Arcana Tarot

Three of swords Tarot Card Meanings

Upright Card Meaning

You may have already subconsciously recognized the meaning of this card in a visceral emotional reaction. The pain contained in the Three of Swords is so loud that it practically screams from the deck. There are unfortunately no ways to gentle the heartbreak shown in this card.
You probably recognize the heartbreak in your life that the Three of Swords is referring to. Maybe your lover left you, or your relationship has imploded in a way that is less dramatic but still painful. Or, the love you have lost is not romantic but refers to a deceitful friend or the death of a family member.
The cards acknowledge the grief that you are feeling. It is real, and it is a painful burden. The wheel of life is always turning and this shall pass some day, but until then allow yourself to feel your sorrow instead of feeling pressured to put up a happy facade. You owe your emotions authenticity.

Minor Arcana Tarot

Three of swords Tarot Card Meanings

Reversed Card Meaning

It is a common cliche that time heals all wounds. As the Three of Swords reversed indicates, some time has passed since your devastating heartbreak. You may not have healed completely and that is perfectly normal, but the Three of Swords is showing that your pain is diminishing.
You may not have thought that you could make it this far after your heartbreak, but you have. You are strong and you are enough to sustain your own needs. Your confidence may have been shattered by the loss you suffered, but now is the time to shutter the sad little voice in your head. “Isn’t it enough?” you can tell it, “isn’t it enough that I made it this far?”
A ray of light is piercing through your pain. It is okay to feel hope, in fact, you should let yourself rejoice in it. Stealing moments of happiness do not diminish the love you have for the person you have lost, but you are allowed to continue living and finding joy.