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Three of Swords

Swords · Minor Arcana

Three of Swords

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Affirmation: I embrace the air energy of thought, truth, and conflict.

Upright Meaning

The Three of Swords is about heartbreak, painful truth, or sadness. It acknowledges real emotional hurt, and that is part of healing. Let yourself grieve, knowing the pain will ease in time.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Three of Swords points to recovery and releasing old pain. You are starting to heal from a hurt. Forgive where you can and let your heart mend.