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Three of Swords

swords · 3

Element: Air

heartbreaksorrowgriefpainful truth

Symbolism

Heartache, emotional pain, necessary truth

Theme

Processing painful truths as a path to healing

Upright Meaning

A time of emotional processing. This card acknowledges that some truths are painful, but facing them honestly is the beginning of genuine healing.

Reversed Meaning

Healing from a painful experience may be underway. Consider that the worst of the storm may have already passed.

“What painful truth might lead to deeper healing if acknowledged?”