The Three of Swords: Why Your Heart is Pierced (and Why That’s a Blessing)

Alright, pull up a chair and grab a drink—or a crystal, whatever keeps you grounded. We need to have a little "heart-to-heart."

If you’ve been feeling like your chest is a pincushion lately, or if you’ve found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM wondering why certain people are so damn difficult, then this message is for you.

Today, we are talking about the Three of Swords.

Now, don't go scrolling away just because you see those three cold blades piercing that bright red heart.

Most people see this card and want to shove it back in the deck, but that’s the first mistake.

While the Three of Swords is famous for representing heartbreak and betrayal, it’s actually much deeper—and, frankly, much more useful—than that. It’s the "ouch" that happens when your brain finally catches up to what your heart already knew.

In my world, we call this "Divine Surgery." It hurts like hell, but it’s the only way to get the poison out.

The Anatomy of the Mental "Stab"

The Three of Swords is a card of the Mind (Swords) meeting the Heart. It’s that moment of sudden, sharp clarity where the delusions you’ve been feeding yourself finally fall away.

It’s not just "sadness"—it’s the grief that comes from knowing the truth.

It creates a "twitch" in your spirit. You start realizing that "perfect" situation was actually a cage, or that "loyal" person was only loyal to what you could do for them.

In my years of reading, I’ve seen people terrified of this card. They think it’s a curse.

But I'm here to tell you: The Three of Swords isn't a punishment. It’s a clearing. It’s the Universe saying, "I tried to whisper the truth to you, but you weren't listening, so now I have to make it loud."

Let me tell you a little story.

A few years back—long before I was the badass you see today—I was in a situation where I was trying to ignore a whole rack of swords.

I was in a friendship that looked great on social media. We had the laughs, the shared history, and the "bestie" labels. But every time I sat down to pull a card for myself, that Three of Swords kept popping up like a bill I couldn't afford to pay. I ignored it.

I "love-and-light"ed my way through the red flags for months, making excuses for her behavior because I didn't want to deal with the "ouch" of losing the friendship.

Then came a rainy Tuesday night. A single phone call revealed a betrayal so sharp it felt like I’d actually been hit in the chest.

My initial reaction? Anger and tears. But then, as I sat there with my cards, I felt something I didn't expect: Relief.

The "waiting for the shoe to drop" was finally over. The swords had landed. The truth was out on the table, and for the first time in years, I didn't have to waste energy "fixing" something that was fundamentally rotten.

That heartbreak didn't break me; it liberated me. I stopped being an option in someone else’s drama and started being the main character in my own life.

Why the Universe Performs Divine Surgery

"But, Granny, how can you say the Universe loves a heart-stab?"

Because the Universe is a badass, just like me. And just like you.

It doesn't want you sitting in a mediocre, lying-to-yourself existence.

The Three of Swords is a wake-up call. It’s meant to shake you out of your emotional slumber so you can stop settling for crumbs.

When you feel that sting, it’s usually because you’re being cleared out for something massive.

Think of it like a "Spiritual Garage Sale." You have to get rid of the old, dusty attachments—the ones that don't fit your soul anymore—before you can bring in the high-vibe energy you actually deserve.

Pain is just a GPS notification telling you that you’ve taken a wrong turn and it’s time to recalculate.

Three Action Steps: Pulling the Swords Out

So, what do you do when the Three of Swords lands on your desk?

You don't hide under the covers. You take action. Here are three things you can do today to flip this energy from "Ouch" to "Aha!"

1. Perform a "Truth Audit" Stop lying to yourself. It’s exhausting, and it gives you wrinkles. Take a piece of paper and write down the one thing in your life right now that feels "heavy." Don't overthink it. Is it your partner? Your career path? A family dynamic that drains you?

• The Goal: Acknowledge the swords. Admit that there is a truth you’ve been avoiding. Once you name it, it loses its power to haunt you. You aren't "negative" for seeing the truth; you’re observant.

  
  

2. Practice Radical Self-Protection When the Three of Swords is active, your emotional skin is thin. This is the time to build a fence, not a bridge. If someone is draining your battery, stop giving them your charger.

• The Goal: Set one boundary this week that makes you feel a little bit "mean." (Spoiler: It’s not actually mean; it’s self-respect). Say "no" to the drama, mute the toxic text threads, and protect your peace like it’s the most expensive thing you own—because it is.

  
  

3. Lean into the "Rain" (Release) Look at the card—there is rain in the background. Rain is meant to wash things away. If you need to cry, cry. If you need to scream into a pillow, do it.

• The Goal: Don't bypass the feeling. Sit with the "ouch" for ten minutes, feel it fully, and then literally visualize the rain washing that heavy energy off your shoulders. We don't build houses in the pain; we just pass through it to get to the healing.

  
  

The View from the Other Side

Look, I’ve been through the ringer.

I’ve had my heart stepped on, shuffled, and dealt back to me in pieces. But every single time the Three of Swords showed up, it was because something better was waiting in the wings.

You are stronger than a "bad" card. You are more resilient than a betrayal. And you are far too badass to let a little emotional turbulence keep you from your throne.

The rain eventually stops, the swords come out, and the heart heals—usually with a much tougher, wiser shell than before.

Ready to stop guessing and start knowing?

 If this message hit a little too close to home and you’re feeling the weight of the Swords in your own life, let’s get into the nitty-gritty together. Sometimes you just need a clear map to find your way out of the fog and into the healing.

You can book a one-on-one reading with me by clicking on the "book a reading" tab at the top of this page. Let’s see what the cards have to say about your next big move and how we can turn those swords into your greatest strengths.

Stay sassy, stay grounded, and for the love of all things holy, stop settling for "maybe."