Three of Swords Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Three of Swords from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
Passionate conflict. Disruption in matters fo the heart.
Reversed
Romantic security. Unconditional love.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Hatred.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
For a woman, the flight of her lover.
Reversed
A meeting with one whom the Querent has compromised; also a nun.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A Nun, Separation, Removal, Rupture, Quarrel
Reversed
Error, Confusion, Misrule, Disorder.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
victory over an adversary; you will take a sea voyage, and on ship-board become acquainted with some one who will have great influence upon your happiness; when you reveal your secret to a certain person, the wish will be obtained which you cherish in the most secret corner of your heart.