EmpyreanKnight
As for personal experiences, I've had the Three of Swords come up many times for the death of pets. Kind of adds to the emotional baggage many have with that card!
When two of our dogs died close to each other before Christmas of 2015, I was so distraught that I read what I think was a forbidden spread. I asked if there would be any more deaths in our pets for one whole year. I remember the 3 of Swords turning up in the Present position and breaking down, because it perfectly encapsulated how I was feeling at that time.
I felt relieved when the reading said that no, there will be no deaths for a year. And it was true. I was glad then. Not so right now.