Situation: Three of Swords

Three of Swords represents heartbreak, emotional pain, and betrayal. It may indicate that the querent is experiencing a painful separation or loss, whether it be in a romantic relationship or a friendship. The image of three swords piercing a heart symbolizes the emotional wound that the querent is dealing with.

The card can also represent the emotional pain caused by unfulfilled expectations, or deep disappointment. This card could also indicate that the querent is going through a process of healing and letting go of the past and old emotional pain, which is necessary for moving on. The card may also warn of potential infidelity or unfaithfulness in a current or future relationship.

Upright

Broken heart, conflict, breakup, trouble.

Reversed

Alienation, loss, confusion, recovery.