Three of Swords
#52 · Swords
Upright
Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, rejection
Reversed
Recovery, forgiveness, moving on, release
Heartbreakemotional painsorrowgriefrejection
Tips
When upright, allow yourself to feel and process pain.
When reversed, begin healing and releasing past hurts.
Symbolism
Three swords piercing heart represent painful truths or experiences. The rain represents cleansing tears. The grey background shows temporary nature of pain.
History
This card represents the universal experience of heartbreak and the necessary pain of growth and truth.