Tarot Cards Meanings - The Suit of Swords - The Three of Swords - Meaning

The Three of Swords - tarot card meanings and illustrations

The Three of SwordsBasic Meaning

Upright - Sadness and upset but with a positive view in end: upheaval, separation, disruption and discord. Heartbreak, tears, strife, conflict. The clearing of that which is obsolete to make way for that to come. Establishment of something better.

Key Words: Growth, heavy responsibilities, business issues, legal issues, antagonism.


Ill Dignified or Reversed - Spiritual and mental confusion and the separation of mental concepts, discord, falseness and disharmony. Concerns relating to the breaking of a truce, quarrels or enmity. Physical or mental issues. Restrictive responsibilities and a need to blend the ideal with the practical. Business related issues.

Key Words: Friendship issues, social splits, idealism.

The Three of Swords meaning and symbolism in detail.

The Three of Swords Card illustration.


The Suit of Swords.