[s1e8] Three Of Swords -

In tarot and narrative storytelling, this episode/card represents a trifecta of emotional pain: : A core ally turns against the protagonist.

The Three of Swords: Betrayal, Heartbreak, Turmoil - HuffPost [S1E8] Three of Swords

There is a specific kind of silence that follows a "Three of Swords" moment. It’s not peaceful; it’s the heavy, ringing silence after a crash. Whether you’re watching Ned Stark’s world unravel in S1E8 or pulling that jagged, heart-pierced card in a reading, the feeling is the same: Whether you’re watching Ned Stark’s world unravel in

But here is what the blogosphere often misses: the Three of Swords is a . The swords are in the heart; the blood is on the floor

: The sudden loss of a loved one or a fundamental belief.

We love S1E8s because they are the "no turning back" point. The swords are in the heart; the blood is on the floor. Now, the only thing left to do is see who the characters become when they have nothing left to lose.