The Three of Swords is the card of the week of May 6 to 12 2019.

I will be straight with you. It is not an easy card, not one I hope to see often.

The number 3 indicates group situations, developments and expansion.

With Swords we are in the element of Air, which deals with identity, thinking, communicating and challenges.

The picture in the card is raw sorrow.

The week could bring sad news, difficult developments, arguments and misunderstandings.

It is a card of loss of all kinds.

It can represent betrayal of some kind, as well as negative thinking and a need to release pain.

When the Three of Swords appear, we are reminded that disappointments and grief are part of life.

Be extremely careful how you communicate this week.

Think before you speak.

Weigh your words.

Edit your thoughts.

Say what needs to be said.

Avoid misunderstandings.

Say only what you mean and say it kindly.

Speak clearly.

Listen carefully to what others are saying.

Avoid assumptions.

If you are not clear about something, ask questions.

Let the pain out. You need to release it in order to heal.