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Three of Swords Tarot card
Tarot card meaning

Three of Swords

Removal, absence, delay, division, rupture, dispersion, and all that the design signifies naturally, being too simple and obvious to call for specific enumeration.

Minor Arcanaswords

Upright

Removal, absence, delay, division, rupture, dispersion, and all that the design signifies naturally, being too simple and obvious to call for specific enumeration.

Reversed

Mental alienation, error, loss, distraction, disorder, confusion.

Reflection

Light
Being brave enough to see things as they really are Exercising your critical eye Being your own best critic Acknowledging that things don't always turn out as planned Moving past heartbreak to embrace a painful truth

Shadow
Wallowing in despair Allowing yourself to be completely crushed by the thoughts, words, or deeds of another Judging yourself too harshly Holding yourself to an unrealistic standard of excellence Wearing your heart on your sleeve while carrying a chip on your shoulder

Symbolism

Three swords piercing a heart; cloud and rain behind.

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