The three of Swords looks more menacing than it is. There are clouds in the gray sky which indicates troubles, problems, growing concerns, fears, doubts, worries, anxieties and that things are going on that are secretive or behind your back; it is raining which indicates tears, crying, depression or emotional upsets. The heart, center of our emotional life, has three Swords through it. This can indicate problems and conflicts that will make you feel as if "you were stabbed in the heart." It may also indicate that this will be in three circumstances or three separate events. In my experience, it also can mean children hurting a parent in a way that only children can. saying nasty things such as: "What have you ever done for me?" "I didn't ask to be born!" "I hate you, leave me alone." "I wish you were dead." Comments like these can injure a parent more than another type of confrontational situation. It will be healed. You will come to terms with the conflict or struggle, which gives you this heavy heart or "pain in your heart." If you handle the first injury by standing up for yourself, you will not be hurt with the additional swords (or two other instances) and can move on in a very favorable and positive manner.

Return to Card Archives