Six of Swords
swords air

The Image Speaks

A figure poles a boat carrying a woman and child across the water. Six swords stand in the boat.

Six of Swords

Science. The mind finding a solution. Transition, moving on, rite of passage. Leaving rough waters for smoother ones.

Essential Natures: transition, change, rite of passage, moving on

The Reading

Science. The mind finding a solution.

Upright Meaning

Transition, moving on, rite of passage. Leaving rough waters for smoother ones.

This card represents a transition or a journey. You are moving away from difficulty towards a calmer place.

It is a time of healing and mental preparation. You are carrying your baggage, but you are moving forward.

Key themes: transition • smoother • passage • leaving • moving

Reversed Meaning

Stuck in the past, baggage, turbulent transition.

You may be struggling to move on or refusing to leave a difficult situation.

It can indicate a turbulent journey or unfinished business preventing you from finding peace.

Face what you are running from.

Key themes: transition • turbulent • baggage • stuck • past

Deeper Wisdom

Science. The intelligent navigation of difficulties.

Guidance

Science. The mind finding a solution.

6

Numerology

The number 6: Harmony, responsibility, love, nurturing