Three of Swords
3 (The Result: expression, productivity, output)
Keywords
- variance
- difference
- dissatisfaction
- heartache
- rejection
Upright meanings
- 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
Reversed meanings
- 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
Fortune telling
- Breakups and infidelity abound
- What hurts now, though, will turn out to be good for you later on
Questions to ask
- How can I get past my depression?
- To what extent are my emotions a matter of choice?
- How can I learn from the mistakes of the past?