Three of Swords
The Three of Swords describes recent betrayal, sadness, strife and heartbreak caused by one very close. A colleague, friend, family member or lover may have recently acted in a manner so thoughtless and cruel that it felt like a punch to the gut. Whether intentional or not, the actions have left you with incredible pain and a feeling of loss.
This may have been the last person you expected to inflict such hurt, and now it has you questioning everyone around you and your own judgment. Hit to your core, you find yourself suddenly guarded around absolutely all who you know. Take a deep breath and a step back from the situation. Don’t allow this one bad apple to destroy the other relationships you’ve worked so hard to build. Though this person may have been a snake in the grass and thirsty for drama, they are not representative of the other people in your life.
Fight the instinct to shut down and keep everything to yourself. It took you a long time to trust your inner circle and open up. This doesn’t have to be a setback or a reset. Instead, simply distance yourself from the one who caused the conflict while keeping your support system close. You need good listeners right now and you do have them.
If it’s difficult to fully remove the betrayer from your life, limit your time with them. If a colleague, keep everything professional and don’t divulge out-of-work information. They may press as to why you are behaving differently, and you may have the urge to blow up at them. Don’t! After all, you don’t owe them an explanation and more importantly, you don’t want to give this individual anything more to hold against you or hurt you with. Just play it cool and stay focused on the task at hand.
If it is a relative, long-term friend or loved one, you do have more freedom as to how you react. Voice how much their betrayal hurt you and advise them that you now have to be careful around them. Watch your words and be precise in your language. Make certain they know you are doing it and why you feel you have to. This may initially cause more conflict and drama, but it can also serve as a wake-up call. Next time, they’ll be more cautious about their actions.
Remember it’s important to stand up for yourself. It’s okay to let someone know that their actions hurt you. Bottling it up will only lead to insecurity and a wider mistrust which you don’t need. Be honest and up front. Just as their lies and/or deception shook you, your steadfast truth and direct approach will shake them – and possibly change the way they interact with people, for the better.
Card Pulled by Hungarian Gypsy – Melissa Antoinette Garza
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