3 of Mindset: Three of Swords

Old emotions resurface. Release.

The Business Tarot deck

Traditional Rider-Waite

Do you have to let someone or something go? This is a painful time. In business tarot, the Three of Swords, card 3 of Mindset, is the card of heartbreak and release, and it shows up when something in your business hurts and has to be let go.

Business Tarot Meaning

This can be finding an employee that steals, firing a contractor, or letting go of a project that you put a whole bunch of effort into, or a complete business that just didn’t work.

All of this is part of business life. It hurts, but it will pass. You are strong enough, and you can deal with this situation with love. Thank above for the lessons and take time to lick your wounds, grieve, forgive, then move on.

Be gentle with yourself, and although it may be hard, keep your cool. No need for name calling or yelling. Maintaining a positive attitude at the toughest of times takes far more courage, compassion and dignity than the alternative.

Mindset Action Steps

• Let go of the person, project, or business that is not working.
• Deal with the situation with love, and keep your cool.
• Thank the lesson, grieve, forgive, then move on.
• Be gentle with yourself while it hurts.

Journaling Questions

• What am I holding on to that is already over?
• What lesson did this painful situation bring me?
• What would moving on look like this week?

Mantras

Traditional Tarot Meaning

The Three of Swords is the heartbreak card: a heart pierced by three swords. It stands for painful truths, loss, and the kind of sorrow that clears the air once it is faced.

Astrology & The Tarot

Saturn in Libra. Swords are the suit of Air, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, the signs of thought, decisions, and communication. In business this is the hard lesson about fairness, contracts, and relationships, learned the painful way.

Planetary Influence

Saturn, the planet of hard lessons and reality checks. Saturn makes it hurt, and Saturn also makes it final, so the healing can start.

Numerology

Threes are about growth and expression. Sometimes growth looks like saying the hard thing out loud and letting the feelings move through.

Your Path is Waiting

Be gentle with yourself. Grieve, forgive, and move on when you are ready, because this is part of business life and it will pass. That is the Three of Swords in business tarot, and letting go makes room for what is next.