Three of Swords
heartache, separation, jealousy
Three swords fill the card and cross each other. In Spanish cartomancy it announces heartache, separations, jealousy and upsets with family or a partner. It's the card of the person who leaves, or the news that hurts. There's no way to skip this sadness, but there is a way through it. Cry as much as you need to and lean on the people who love you.
In love
A breakup, jealousy or a third person. A wound you need to look at directly, even if it's hard. If you're single, someone from the past still hurts, and it's time to let that go.
Career and money
A disappointment, a layoff, or someone important leaving the team. Also money lost because of somebody else's bad decision. Don't sign anything while you're still upset.
Health
Sadness you can feel in your body, a tight chest or heart trouble. If the pain goes on for a long time, reach out for professional help.
Reversed
The wound is starting to heal. A reconciliation, forgiveness or, at the very least, less pain than before.
As a person
Someone who is suffering or who makes you suffer. Also a jealous person, or a third party who gets in the middle of the relationship.
The Three of Swords in a reading
In the past
You went through a separation, a betrayal or a loss that broke something inside you. You're not there anymore, but that wound still shapes how easily you trust people.
In the present
You're going through a fresh heartache. It hurts, and it's normal that it hurts. Don't act tough with everyone. Let someone stay by your side for a while.
In the future
There may be an upset, a goodbye or some news that hurts. It won't last forever. If you face it with your people close by, you'll get over it sooner.
As a yes or no answer
No
No. The Three of Swords is one of the saddest cards in the deck. What you're asking about brings sorrow or a separation, and forcing it would only drag out the pain.
Do a Spanish deck readingIn tarot, the closest card is Three of Swords, which has its own meaning.
Let yourself cry, but don't move in with the sadness.
Three of Swords FAQ
What does the Three of Swords mean in the Spanish deck?
Three swords fill the card and cross each other. In Spanish cartomancy it announces heartache, separations, jealousy and upsets with family or a partner. It's the card of the person who leaves, or the news that hurts. There's no way to skip this sadness, but there is a way through it. Cry as much as you need to and lean on the people who love you.
What does the Three of Swords mean in love?
A breakup, jealousy or a third person. A wound you need to look at directly, even if it's hard. If you're single, someone from the past still hurts, and it's time to let that go.
What does the Three of Swords mean for career and money?
A disappointment, a layoff, or someone important leaving the team. Also money lost because of somebody else's bad decision. Don't sign anything while you're still upset.
What does the Three of Swords mean reversed?
The wound is starting to heal. A reconciliation, forgiveness or, at the very least, less pain than before.
Who does the Three of Swords stand for as a person?
Someone who is suffering or who makes you suffer. Also a jealous person, or a third party who gets in the middle of the relationship.
Is the Three of Swords a yes or no card?
No. No. The Three of Swords is one of the saddest cards in the deck. What you're asking about brings sorrow or a separation, and forcing it would only drag out the pain.