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Arcana
Minor
Number
3
Suit
swords
Element
Air
Three of Swords
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swords
cardDetail.uprightMeaning
heartbreak
emotional pain
sorrow
grief
hurt
The Three of Swords represents heartbreak, sorrow, and emotional pain. A painful truth or betrayal pierces the heart. While this card brings difficult emotions, acknowledging pain is the first step to healing. Allow yourself to grieve, but know that this too shall pass.
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recovery
forgiveness
moving on
releasing pain
optimism
When reversed, the Three of Swords indicates recovery from heartbreak, forgiveness, and releasing pain. You are beginning to heal and move on from past hurts. The worst is behind you, and optimism is returning.
Advice
Allow yourself to feel the pain, but know that healing follows. Heartbreak leads to growth.
