Three of Swords

The Three of Swords shows a carving of a heart pierced by three swords symbolizing betrayal, rejection, and the emotional pain inflicted by others. The heart-shaped carving is on an ib, the Egyptian word for “heart,” the seat of the soul and mind. The ib has the appearance of a jar with wings, and it is key to successfully navigating the afterlife.

Themes

The Three of Swords card is all about unhappiness, rejection and heartache.