In cartomancy with playing cards, the Three of Hearts (3♥) is the card of gifts.

All three are connected to ideas of interaction and of getting, as well as to the idea of small gatherings and of intermediation.

The Three of Hearts is the gift card because Hearts give easy success, and we normally receive gifts without having done anything special to deserve them. They are free. In general, the Three of Hearts may signify an actual gift or a metaphorical one, in the form of help, an offer, etc. It can also signify a third party mediating between the querent and what the querent wants, thus helping them achieve it.

The idea of gift can be interpreted even more broadly as a positive evolution, the solution of small difficulties and something that is cause for happiness or joy. If the Three of Hearts come up after a slew of difficult cards, it shows the progressive solution of those issues, especially if the bad cards are not too bad. Generally, the card also shows that the querent won’t be alone, and it can also signal small gatherings or even dates.

A Face card together with the Three of Hearts is usually a positive person who is trustworthy and ready to help, and will usually further the querent’s goals. Followed by Spades or difficult Clubs, the power of the Three of Hearts is greatly diminished and it can mean that no solution is on the horizon, or that great sacrifice will be needed.

In love readings, in addition to signifying a date, it shows falling in love more deeply and it can signify that most issues the couple has will probably solve themselves over time. If the querent is single, it can promise them a new meeting.

In material readings, the card shows positive situations concerning the querent’s job or money. It is a symbol of help received, job offers and a positive environment.

Psychologically, the Three of Hearts signifies joy, a positive attitude and trustworthiness. It is also an important card in spiritual readings as it is connected to prayer, which is a positive (hearts) mediation (three) with the divine. Because the card signifies gift, it also represents a person who has talent for something, a gift in the metaphorical sense. It is good for artists.

Some Combinations:

3♥ – 3♦ = a gift of money, an offer
10♠ – 7♥ – 8♥ – 3♥ = a surprise party with a gift
K♣ – 3♥ – Q♣ = joyous relationship
3♥ – 3♠ = an affair (especially with the 10♠ or cards of enmity and rivalry)
7♣ – 5♣ – 3♥ = solution of difficulties through own effort