Three of Swords †

What the card shows

Three swords pierce a heart in the rain. The card acknowledges painful feelings honestly and allows them to be felt and released.

Acknowledge a difficult exchange and consider what repair, space or honesty is needed now.

The suit of Swords

Swords belong to air. They concern thought, truth, conflict and clarity. Swords cards ask how you think, speak and decide, and where the mind could be gentler.

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A pose to pair with this card

Child’s Pose

A sheltering rest for tender feelings.

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A longer practice

Alternate nostril breathing

Air is the realm of the mind. Balanced breathing is a traditional way to steady busy thoughts.

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Questions to sit with

• What hurt needs acknowledging?
• What would help me be gentle with this pain?

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