Three of Swords

Classic tarot card image of Three of Swords
  • Breakups and infidelity abound
  • What hurts now, though, will turn out to be good for you later on
  • variance
  • difference
  • dissatisfaction
  • heartache
  • rejection

Upright

  • 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

Reversed

  • 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