Six of Swords tarot card meaning
Leaving rough waters for calmer ones. A move, a trip or a mental shift away from something hard.
- Upright
- transition, moving on, calmer waters, travel
- Reversed
- unfinished business, resisting change, stuck
Upright meaning
Leaving rough waters for calmer ones. A move, a trip or a mental shift away from something hard.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, you're trying to move on but something keeps pulling you back. Finish what's unfinished.
Love and relationships
Moving past a difficult phase together, or slowly moving on from someone.
Career and money
A job change, relocation or a calmer project ahead.
Advice from the card
Take one step away from what drains you.
Six of Swords in a yes or no reading
Six of Swords is a maybe card: the outcome depends on your next step. Reversed, it leans towards no.
Where this card sits in the deck
Minor Arcana cards (56 cards in four suits) show the everyday side of life: daily choices, moods, people and practical events.
Suit: Swords belong to air. They deal with thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict.
Number: Sixes bring harmony, help and moving forward.
Tarot questions people ask
What does the Six of Swords tarot card mean?+
Leaving rough waters for calmer ones. A move, a trip or a mental shift away from something hard.
What does Six of Swords reversed mean?+
Reversed, you're trying to move on but something keeps pulling you back. Finish what's unfinished.
What does Six of Swords mean in love?+
Moving past a difficult phase together, or slowly moving on from someone.
Is Six of Swords a yes or no card?+
Six of Swords is a maybe card: the outcome depends on your next step. Reversed, it leans towards no.
What does Six of Swords mean for career and money?+
A job change, relocation or a calmer project ahead.
What is the advice of Six of Swords?+
Take one step away from what drains you. Keywords: transition, moving on, calmer waters, travel.
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