Three of Swords as How Someone Sees You (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Three of Swords is the card of heartbreak, grief, sorrow, loss, trauma, and separation. Three swords pierce a heart, while it rains in the background. The three swords represent the pain inflicted by words, actions, and intent on our emotional and physical selves. Though this may seem dreary and dire, the storm will not last forever, and the sun will come out.  

The Three of Swords reminds us that love and pain are often interconnected. Sometimes we have to experience heartbreak in order for us to learn the difficult lessons that we need to succeed in a future relationship. The Three of Swords also reminds us that the pain we experience is not forever. We can take the swords out, and we will heal. 

Upright Three of Swords as How Someone Sees You

If you are asking about how someone sees you, and you draw the Three of Swords, that means this person sees you as someone that makes them very sad. This is not just you because almost everyone makes this person sad. They see everything around them negatively. Their life is in a difficult position. They have a lot of pain built up within them, and they do not see you as someone that can alleviate it. They need some time to themselves.

The Three of Swords means that they see you as someone that causes grief for them. They are grieving about many things, and the people around them are stressing them out further. Alone time is the remedy for their issues. They wish the pain they suffer from would stop.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Three of Swords is a sign that they do not see you as a potential partner. This is because they are suffering from past heartbreak. They need time to heal from previous relationships before they can start a new one. There is hope for the future with this person, but now is not the time to insinuate and embark on a relationship with them.

For existing relationships, the Three of Swords means that they see you as someone that causes them a lot of indirect pain. They are lost with you, and the fact of losing you or being with you hurts them. The relationship has torn them in two opposite directions. They see you as someone that they cannot lose, but the relationship is not healthy. You must have an open conversation with each other in order to relieve all of the pain.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Three of Swords shows that they see you as someone that broke their heart. Your breakup devastated them. They do not know how to move forward from what they once had. Losing you has created an empty hole in their life. They see you as a great source of pain, and they are not sure if getting back together is possible. There are elements of toxicity between you two since the breakup.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Three of Swords means that they see you as someone they hold on to the bad moments with. A lot of negatives from your past are always brought up. You often hold things against each other. This makes them skeptical of marriage. Negativity in a marriage is the strongest dividing force.

Reversed Three of Swords as How Someone Sees You

If you are asking about how someone sees you, and you draw the Three of Swords reversed, that means this person sees you as someone that helps them release their past trauma and pain. They see you as someone to look forward to in the future with. Their heart is prepared and able to heal from what has broken it in the past.

The Three of Swords reversed means that they see you as someone they can forgive. They are feeling grateful and optimistic. They see you as someone who is genuine and apologetic if you mess something up. They see you as someone they would never hold a grudge against. This is someone that you have a lot of breathing room to be yourself in the relationship.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Three of Swords reversed is a sign that they see you as someone they know they can love. They see you as the type of person they can form a deep connection with. You are mentally and physically their type. The reversed Three of Swords is a great sign if you plan on creating the foundations of a new relationship with a special someone.

For existing relationships, the Three of Swords reversed means that they see you as someone they can continue to be with despite arguments and disagreements. This is an amazing quality to have in a relationship. All relationships come with bad moments, however you and your partner are able to resolve them easily.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Three of Swords reversed shows that they see you as a forgiven part of their life. They have resolved any grudges that they might have held against you. They have no hate or dislike for you. Your breakup has been settled without any bad feelings. This makes reconciliation very possible between you and your partner. They may even have some feelings left despite falling out.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Three of Swords reversed means that they see you as someone they can consider marriage with. Together, you are able to prolong the positive moments and minimize the negative moments in the relationship. This makes you extremely compatible in marriage. They see you as someone they never get annoyed with and are happy to spend the rest of their days with you.

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Three of Swords represents pain and heartbreak. Though no one wants to go through pain and experience grief, it is often a necessary part of growth. Pain is here to teach us valuable lessons, so that we may be more open to receiving true, healthy love. 

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