The "Threes" in the Tarot Deck generally suggest
a family unit of mother, father and child. This represents the resolution
of the tension inherent in the number "two" (to due to opposition
of oppposite extremes). However, this numerical "theme" is
one of the least apparent of such themes as the "Threes" vary
widely from suit to suit.
In many decks The Three of Swords is one of the most difficult and
sorrowful cards of all. (Both the Rider-Waite and
the Robin
Wood Decks depict a heart pierced by three swords. Obviously, this
image is sometimes interpreted as a painful romantic triangle - with
the inherent pain and betrayal.)
When this card appears in a reading, the interpretation may be as
dire as the images suggest. However, there are other possible interpretations
as well: One of which is that the seeker should "Get to the heart of
the matter."
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