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Three of Swords tarot card meaning

Three of Swords highlights growth and development within thought, truth and conflict. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Three of Swords, tarot card
Three of Swords

What this card represents

Upright

Three of Swords highlights growth and development within thought, truth and conflict. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Reversed

Three of Swords reversed can point to blocked, delayed or excessive growth and development within thought, truth and conflict. Slow down and identify what is distorting the situation.

In love

In love, Three of Swords brings growth and development into the area of thought, truth and conflict. Look at reciprocity, timing and what is actually being expressed between you.

Love when reversed

In love, Three of Swords can show a blocked or exaggerated form of growth and development. Notice how thought, truth and conflict is shaping the bond before you react.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of Three of Swords relate to something I can actually do?

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Important note

Symbolic readings can help frame questions; they cannot prove what someone thinks or predict future events.