- Keywords
- transition, moving on, calmer waters, recovery, travel
- Element
- Air
Six of Swords
The imagery: A ferryman poles a small boat across the water carrying a hunched woman and a child, six swords standing upright in the boat. The water ahead looks calmer than the water behind.
Upright
The Six of Swords describes moving from a difficult situation toward something calmer. The transition may feel bittersweet, yet it carries you forward. Take what you need and leave the rest behind.
Reversed
Reversed, you may feel unable to leave a situation, or the transition may be rougher than expected. Unfinished business could be holding you back. Address what you can so you can keep moving.
In love
In love, this card points to moving past difficulties or leaving behind old patterns. Healing takes time and patience.
Work and money
At work, it favors a change of role, location, or approach that brings relief. Plan the transition carefully.
In yes or no questions
Yes. Leans yes, toward calmer circumstances.
Advice
Identify one thing you are ready to leave behind and take a step away from it.