Six of Swords

Swords, VI

Keywords

• transition
• moving toward calmer water
• leaving trouble behind

Upright meaning

Transition, moving toward calmer water, leaving trouble behind.

Reversed meaning

A stuck transition, baggage carried along, unfinished business.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The ferryman poles them across still water.

Element and place in the deck

Swords belong to air. They speak of thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict. Swords show what is happening in the mind and are often the sharpest suit.

The Six restores harmony: recovery, sharing, moving on after difficulty.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Swords, Two of Swords, Three of Swords, Four of Swords, Five of Swords, Seven of Swords, Eight of Swords, Nine of Swords, Ten of Swords, Page of Swords, Knight of Swords, Queen of Swords, King of Swords.