Today, I wanna talk about the 3 of Swords card. This one’s a doozy, always showing up when things are rough, you know? It’s that picture with the heart and the three swords going right through it – ouch.
So, I pulled this card during a reading when I was going through a really tough breakup. I mean, heart absolutely shattered. The card just felt so…accurate. It was like, yeah, this is exactly how I feel. It’s not just sadness, it’s that sharp, piercing pain of betrayal and loss.
At first, I was kinda bummed to see the card. Who wants to be reminded of pain, right? But then I started thinking about what it could actually mean as advice.
What I Did
- Acknowledged the Pain: First, I just sat with the feeling. I didn’t try to push it away or pretend I was okay. I let myself cry, scream into a pillow, whatever I needed to do. The card was telling me it was okay to feel this way.
- Journaled Like Crazy: I grabbed my journal and just started writing. Everything that was hurting, everything I was angry about, all the fears and anxieties. It was messy and raw, but it helped me process things.
- Talked to a Trusted Friend: I reached out to a friend who I knew would just listen without judgment. She didn’t try to fix things, she just let me vent and offered a shoulder to cry on.
- Focused on Self-Care: This was a big one. I started doing things that made me feel good, even if it was just for a little while. Long baths, walks in nature, listening to music – anything to soothe my soul.
- Searched the meaning of the card in depth: I would like to know more about the meaning of this card. So I searched a lot.
It wasn’t easy, and it definitely didn’t happen overnight. But slowly, I started to feel a little bit better. The pain was still there, but it wasn’t as overwhelming. It felt like those swords were still in my heart, but they weren’t cutting as deep.
What I Learned
The 3 of Swords isn’t about wallowing in pain forever. It’s about acknowledging it, processing it, and then finding ways to heal. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there’s a path forward. You just gotta be brave enough to take it.
So, if you pull this card, don’t freak out. It’s not a bad omen. It’s a call to action. It’s telling you to take care of yourself, to be gentle with your heart, and to know that even though things are tough right now, you will get through this. You’re stronger than you think.
