3 of Swords — Blog — Typewriter Tarot

I’ve always had an aversion to sharpness. Knives, anger, razors, reprimands, scissor blades, harsh words — all jagged edges that cut fear into my heart for as long as I can remember. So, when I first picked up Tarot and got to know the suits — between the heart-forward cups, the passionate wands, and the grounded pentacles — the cold, rational swords were immediately my least favorite.

TarotCecily SailerMay 15, 2024Ethereal Visions Tarot, Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot, 3 of Swords, 9 of Swords, 10 of Swords, Queen of Swords

Reading Scary Tarot Cards with Empathy

Let’s face it. Some Tarot cards are more pleasant to flip over than others. In fact, some of them can be downright scary — the ones we most often see in horror movies as bad omens. Death, Three of Swords, The Devil, The Tower, and maybe Ten of Swords. But honestly, I don’t think there are any “bad” cards.

TarotCecily SailerApril 6, 2023Scary Tarot cards, The Tower, Tarot spreads, 3 of Swords, Death, The Devil, Ask the Witch Tarot