Three Of Swords Tarot Card Meaning Explained (Good Or Bad For You?)

Three Of Swords Tarot Card Meanings

On the Three of Swords card, you’ll see a heart pierced by three swords, representing the pain inflicted by actions, words, and intent on the emotional and physical self.

The dark clouds gathering in the background mirror show pain but offer hope that, just as the storm clouds will disappear, so will the pain be disappeared.

The Three of Swords represents a heart in which three Swords are embedded. The three swords indicate pain, emotions, and grief through action and pictures.

The gathered dark clouds in the background represent the terrible times but give them hope that these stormy clouds will clear and bring sunlight one day, and the sunlight will get a lot of hope and relief.

Upright: Three of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

If the three of swords appear upright in your tarot reading, it means that you are deeply hurt and disappointed.

The hurtful words and actions of others pierce your heart deeply. The 3 of the Sword is all about emotions.

So try to express your past grief and sorrow, as expressing is the process of cleaning your heart and letting go of the things that have gone and moving on.

So allow yourself to feel your pain. No matter how painful it may be, express it. Whether you cry, scream, or anything else, express it. But try to be focused on the path too.

You will be full of emotions and swirling in the motions, but you have to try to be focused on your goals. 

Upright: Three of Swords Tarot Card Love Meaning

The 3 of the Sword in the upright position states that you are going through a heartbreak. This is the time of tears, grief, sadness, and heartbreak in your life.

If you are in a relationship, then this is the time that you could face separation from your partner or have issues with your partner. At this time, you will be in tears of pain.

This time you and your partner may have to face very difficulties to stay together. Your past wounds have not healed, and this time brings you more wounds. You must give yourself time before finding love again.

Upright: Three of Swords Tarot Card Career Meaning

The 3 of the Sword in the upright position states that your work will be stressful for you this time. It will bring frustration and sadness to you.

At this time, there is a chance of losing your job too. Most likely, you will face some conflict or issue with your client and colleague.

If you are going through this, make sure you are honest about that movement. Otherwise, you will lose your job. 

Upright: Three of Swords Tarot Card Financial Meaning

The 3 of the Sword in the upright position states that you are dealing with financial loss and a lot of stress at this time. You are facing material loss too.

You may have to distribute your property, or you will no longer afford your apartment. Try to be gentle with yourself now and have patience. But also handle these things with all of your minds. 1

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Reversed: Three of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

If the 3 swords appear reversed in your tarot reading, you should pay attention to your soul and inner thoughts. You are limiting yourself by talking bad about yourself.

Your words have too much power. But your inner soul is the inner boy or girl telling you repeatedly that you are not good enough for yourself.

When you feel these thoughts or get them in your mind, try to communicate what’s wrong with you. I’m perfect in my way. Hell no, I’m perfect.

I’m not bad at all. Then what is the thing that is making me feel that way? Always try to be confident because nothing makes you less than anybody. 

Reversed: Three of Swords Tarot Card Love Meaning

The 3 of the Sword in the reversed position states that you will find that you both are forgiving each other and settling your relationship if you’re in a relationship.

You both are healing each other now. If you are single this time, you are going a good way. You are healing and moving on from your past.

But in some cases, past wounds may not be healing, but they are suppressed. 

Reversed: Three of Swords Tarot Card Career Meaning

The 3 of Sword in the reversed position states that things are getting good again about your career at the workplace. The stress is going away, and overall, your workplace environment is quite soothing and happy. 

Your happiness is also improving. Everyone in your workplace is engaging in forgiving the past mistakes of each other. Communication has improved between you and your colleagues and clients.

Reversed: Three of Swords Tarot Card Financial Meaning

The 3 of Sword in the reversed position states that the financial losses you have faced in the past will be improved in the coming time.

You will surely start rebuilding yourself financially. But this card also states that you will go through many emotions when you lose financially. It will be difficult for you to accept that.

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