Sanwen
Three of Swords寶劍三
The suit of Swords belongs to air: thought, communication and judgement, and the conflicts and pressures to be faced.
Upright meaning
You may be going through sadness or disappointment. Let yourself feel it; feelings that are seen can slowly heal.
Something to do today
- Write down what has made you sad, to give the feeling somewhere to go.
Reversed meaning
The hurt is slowly healing. Be extra gentle with yourself and step out of the low point one step at a time.
Something to do today
- Do one small thing that comforts you.
Love, work and health
Love
Upright: Heartbreak, disappointment, an argument or the pain of a break-up. Let yourself be sad; grief that is seen is grief that can heal.
Reversed: The hurt is mending; you are ready to let go of the past or reconcile honestly.
Work and career
Upright: Criticism, conflict or disappointing news may come. Separate views about the work from views about you.
Reversed: Recovering from a setback at work; draw lessons from the failure and slowly start again.
Health and wellbeing
Upright: Low mood may show in your body, such as a tight chest, poor sleep or appetite changes. Talk to someone, and seek professional help if needed.
Reversed: Your mood is slowly recovering; gentle activity and enough sleep will give you time to heal.
Health readings are everyday reminders, not medical advice; if you feel unwell, see a doctor.
About the card face
The card face is from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and now in the public domain.