Upright Meaning:
If the Three of Swords is part of a health reading, you are probably already aware of the issue at hand. Anxiety, depression, or past traumas may be beginning to take a physical toll on your body. A Swords card in a health reading often indicates mental, rather than physical, health.
What can you do to take care of your mental health at this time, even if it’s just something small at first? Or, is there a specific issue that is affecting your mental health that you have been suppressing, causing your body to give you signs of distress through this mental anguish? Addressing these things can be difficult and take time and often bring up triggering feelings, but if they are not addressed, they will always be an issue.
Reversed Meaning:
In a health spread, the Three of Swords reversed is not much different from the upright meaning, but it could now be at a point where, if you do not take action, your internalizing of mental health issues can cause permanent damage to your psyche or even to your physical body. Now is the time to reach out to a counselor or therapist in order to release this physical and mental tension.