Wands
Air and Fire are friendly elements. Next to the Wands, the Three of Swords gains support: the theme of thoughts and decisions is complemented by the theme of energy and action.
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Three of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Three of Swords is the card of heartache, disappointment and bitter truth. Next to bright cards it shows that the pain will pass; with dark ones, a deep wound.
- pain
- heartbreak
- betrayal
- grief
- painful truth
- Element
- Air
- Suit
- Swords
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Three of Swords combined with the suits
How Three of Swords affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).
Cups
Air and Water are neutral elements. Next to the Cups, the Three of Swords keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of feelings and relationships.
Swords
Next to other cards of its own suit, the Three of Swords grows stronger: the theme of thoughts and decisions sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.
Pentacles
Air and Earth are opposing elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Three of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.
Three of Swords and the Major Arcana
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Three of Swords + The Fool
Pain caused by a reckless act.
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Three of Swords + The Magician
Pain inflicted by words; manipulation.
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Three of Swords + The High Priestess
Secret pain, hidden suffering.
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Three of Swords + The Empress
Pain in the family, problems involving children.
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Three of Swords + The Emperor
Conflict with a domineering person, harshness.
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Three of Swords + The Hierophant
Disillusionment with faith or traditions.
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Three of Swords + The Lovers
A love triangle, infidelity, jealousy.
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Three of Swords + The Chariot
Pain the person leaves behind.
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Three of Swords + Strength
The strength to live through pain.
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Three of Swords + The Hermit
Loneliness after disappointment.
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Three of Swords + Wheel of Fortune
Changes that bring pain.
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Three of Swords + Justice
Justice that hurts, a divorce.
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Three of Swords + The Hanged Man
Lingering pain, no strength to move on.
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Three of Swords + Death
A breakup, the end of a relationship.
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Three of Swords + Temperance
Healing a wounded heart.
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Three of Swords + The Devil
Infidelity, passion, destructive jealousy.
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Three of Swords + The Tower
A severe emotional shock, a breakup.
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Three of Swords + The Star
Hope after pain, healing.
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Three of Swords + The Moon
Deception, a lie that hurts.
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Three of Swords + The Sun
The pain fades and joy arrives.
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Three of Swords + Judgement
Forgiveness, healing old wounds.
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Three of Swords + The World
The pain is behind you; a new life.
Three of Swords and the Minor Arcana
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Three of Swords + Nine of Wands
Old pain makes it hard to trust.
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Three of Swords + Ace of Cups
New feelings after a wound.
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Three of Swords + Two of Cups
A breakup or infidelity.
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Three of Swords + Five of Cups
Heartache, a breakup.
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Three of Swords + Ace of Swords
A painful truth.
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Three of Swords + Five of Swords
A conflict that has wounded the heart.
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Three of Swords + Ten of Swords
Betrayal and pain.
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Three of Swords + Queen of Swords
Painful experience that made you stronger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Three of Swords and The Lovers mean?
A love triangle, infidelity, jealousy.
What does the combination of Three of Swords and Death mean?
A breakup, the end of a relationship.
What does the combination of Three of Swords and The Sun mean?
The pain fades and joy arrives.
How does Three of Swords behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Three of Swords is the card of heartache, disappointment and bitter truth. Next to bright cards it shows that the pain will pass; with dark ones, a deep wound.