Astrology: Libra

Element: Air

Archangel: Raphael (emotional and spiritual healing)

Color: Gray (emotional fog and sadness), Red (intensity of emotional pain, passion, deep wounds), Dark blue/black (sorrow and mourning, need for emotional release)

Planet: Saturn

Numerology: 3, collaboration & expansion

Yes/No:  No 

Professions: healing, therapy, counseling, psychology, grief counseling, meditation, healthcare professionals deal with emotional trauma or stress

As a Person: currently experiencing emotional pain via heartbreak, betrayal or loss.  Grieving / going thru a separation or dealing with aftermath of a painful experience.  Someone who has faced past heartache and learning to heal and grow thru it.  Someone very sensitive to emotional turmoil who internalizes the pain of relationships or life events

Timeline: past or recent past

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Upright Meanings and Interpretations

**Heartache and Sorrow:** The Three of Swords is often associated with emotional pain, heartache, and sorrow. It suggests that you may be experiencing deep sadness or grief.

**Betrayal and Disappointment:** This card can signify betrayal, disappointment, or a sense of being let down by someone or something you trusted.

**Loss and Separation:** The Three of Swords is linked to feelings of loss and separation. It may indicate the end of a relationship or the loss of something significant in your life.

**Emotional Conflict:** It represents inner emotional conflict and turmoil. You may be grappling with difficult emotions and struggling to find resolution.

**Unpleasant Truths:** This card can also point to the need to confront unpleasant truths or face a painful reality. It encourages honesty, even when it's difficult.

**Healing and Release:** Signifies emotional pain & also suggests the potential for healing & release. It's a reminder that sometimes we must acknowledge and process our pain to move forward.

**Communication Breakdown:** In some interpretations, this card can indicate communication breakdown or misunderstandings that lead to hurt feelings.

**Acceptance and Forgiveness:** Encourages the process of acceptance and forgiveness. It suggests by acknowledging your pain and working through it, you can find a path toward healing.

 

• General: Heartbreak, Pain, Grief, Betrayal, Sorrow, Emotional hurt, Separation, Loss

• Love: Heartbreak, Emotional pain, Betrayal in love, Third-party involvement, Sorrow, Separation

• Career: Professional setback, Emotional pain at work, Loss of job, Disappointment, Betrayal from colleagues

• Finances: Financial loss, Feeling betrayed by financial matters, Emotional stress related to money, Unforeseen financial disappointment

• Health: Mental anguish affecting health, Emotional stress causing physical issues, Pain from past emotional wounds

• Spirituality: Spiritual crisis, Emotional wounds affecting spiritual growth, Grief on the spiritual path, Feeling abandoned spiritually

 

Reversed Meanings and Interpretations

**Healing and Recovery:** The reversed Three of Swords suggests that you are on the path to healing and recovering from a difficult emotional or mental experience. It signifies a gradual release of emotional pain and a willingness to move forward.

**Closure:** This card may indicate that you are finding closure or resolution in a situation that previously caused you distress. It suggests that you are letting go of past grievances and forgiving, either yourself or others.

**Releasing Pain:** It represents a conscious effort to release pain, sadness, or negative emotions. You may have taken steps to address and work through your emotional wounds.

**Improvement in Relationships:** In a relationship context, this card can signal improvements in communication, understanding, or the resolution of conflicts. It may suggest that you and your partner are working together to mend any rifts.

**Emotional Renewal:** The reversed Three of Swords symbolizes emotional renewal and a more positive outlook. You're starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are open to new emotional experiences.

**Inner Strength:** It indicates that you've gained inner strength and resilience through your experiences. You're better equipped to handle emotional challenges and setbacks.

 **Avoiding Further Hurt:** This card may also serve as a warning to protect yourself from future emotional pain. It's a reminder to set healthy boundaries and prioritize your emotional well-being.

 

• General: Healing, Recovery, Emotional release, Moving past grief, Reconciliation, Letting go of pain

• Love: Healing from heartbreak, Emotional recovery, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Moving on from past hurt

• Career: Recovery from professional setbacks, Releasing work disappointments, Letting go of betrayal, Professional healing

• Finances: Rebuilding financial stability, Recovery from financial loss, Letting go of financial setbacks, Emotional healing with money

• Health: Emotional healing supporting physical health, Recovering from past stress, Letting go of mental anguish affecting physical well-being

• Spirituality: Spiritual healing, Releasing emotional wounds, Recovering from spiritual crisis, Emotional release on the spiritual path

 

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