Pain that came from the truth.
Three of Swords upright
- Being brave enough to see things as they really are
- Exercising your critical eye
- Being your own best critic
- Acknowledging that things don't always turn out as planned
- Moving past heartbreak to embrace a painful truth
Three of Swords reversed
- Wallowing in despair
- Allowing yourself to be completely crushed by the thoughts, words, or deeds of another
- Judging yourself too harshly
- Holding yourself to an unrealistic standard of excellence
- Wearing your heart on your sleeve while carrying a chip on your shoulder
Three of Swords as a prediction
- Breakups and infidelity abound
- What hurts now, though, will turn out to be good for you later on
