Element: Air
Sign: 2. decan of Libra
Planet: Saturn
Tree of Life: Binah
Light: heartbreak, emotional pain, chaos, universal sorrow
Shadow: momentary, a painful but needed separation
Lord of Sorrow
The Three of Swords is also known as the Lord of Sorrow. This comes from the card’s strong association with emotional pain and heartbreak. The card depicts the harsh reality of sorrow and the emotional turmoil it brings. The Three of Swords serves as a reminder that pain and heartbreak are part of life’s journey, and it is through these experiences that we grow and learn.
Joe’s Divine Guidance - Three of Swords in a Tarot Reading
Upright
Reversed
When the Three of Swords appears upright, it signifies a time of emotional pain, heartbreak, and sorrow. It suggests a period of emotional turmoil where you may feel hurt and heartbroken. This card serves as a reminder that it is okay to feel pain and that it is through these experiences that we grow and learn.
In its reversed form, the Three of Swords suggests a time of healing and recovery. It indicates that you are beginning to heal from past heartbreak and emotional pain. This card serves as a reminder that it is okay to let go of past hurts and to allow yourself to heal. It encourages you to focus on healing and moving forward.
Mystical Symbolism - Three of Swords Thoth
The 3 Swords of Sorrow represent emotional pain and heartbreak. They are piercing the rose, suggesting emotional hurt.
Rose: The heart in the card represents emotions and feelings. It is being pierced by the swords, suggesting heartbreak and emotional pain.
Main sword: The main sword in the Three of Swords is similar to the sword in the Ace of Swords, but it is more damaged, showing that something pure has become damaged over time.
2 Curved swords: The two curved swords symbolize our lack of inner harmony and how we are sabotaging ourselves in the present.
Cloudy Sky: The cloudy sky in the card represents a lack of inspiration and a feeling of misery. It suggests a period of emotional turmoil and heartbreak.
Tree of Life: Binah and the Three of Swords
The Three of Swords is linked with Binah on the Tree of Life. Binah represents understanding and the feminine aspect of divine energy. This card serves as a reminder to embrace your emotions and to allow yourself to feel the pain in order to heal and move forward.
Astrology Insights
The Three of Swords in the Thoth Tarot is associated with the planet Saturn in Libra. Saturn is the planet of discipline and limitations, and Libra is a sign associated with balance and harmony.
The Three of Swords combines Saturn’s seriousness and Libra’s balancing act, teaching us to be strong and balanced even when we’re facing difficulties.