Six of Swords
Learn the Six of Swords tarot card meaning. Discover upright and reversed interpretations for this swords card in love, career, and personal growth readings.
The Card Imagery
A boatman ferries two cloaked figures across water—from rough seas toward a calmer shore. Six swords stand upright in the bow.
Six of Swords Upright Meaning
The Six of Swords represents transition, moving on, and healing. Though the journey is somber, you're heading toward calmer waters.
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Six of Swords Reversed Meaning
Reversed indicates resistance to change, emotional baggage, or inability to move forward.
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Example Reading
Question:
“When will things get better?”
Interpretation:
The Six of Swords says you're already moving toward better times. The journey may feel slow, but you're leaving troubled waters behind.
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