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Minor Arcana · Swords

Six of Swordstarot card meaning

Upright
Reversed

Upright

Thinking and conflict: transition; leaving troubled waters for calmer ones.

Reversed

Thinking and conflict: resisting the move, or carrying the old baggage along.

Love

Upright

The Six of Swords shows a ferryman guiding passengers toward calmer shores. In love, it suggests moving away from a turbulent period, either by leaving something painful behind or by healing together. The mood may be quiet and bittersweet, but the direction is toward peace.

Reversed

Reversed, you may feel unable to move on, or you keep carrying old hurts into new situations. Emotional baggage can weigh the boat down. Consider what needs resolving before the journey can continue.

Career

Upright

At work, a transition toward a more stable situation is favoured, such as a new role, a relocation or a calmer team. The change may be gradual, yet it helps you leave stress behind.

Reversed

Reversed, a move may be delayed, or unfinished problems follow you into a new position. Changing desks does not always change the situation. Consider addressing issues directly rather than hoping a change of scene will fix them.

Money

Upright

Financially, you may be moving out of a difficult period toward steadier ground. Progress is gradual rather than dramatic, like a boat crossing slowly to a quieter shore. Keep making sensible choices as conditions improve, and carry forward the lessons of the rough water.

Reversed

Reversed, old financial troubles may resurface, or you feel stuck in choppy waters with no clear shore. Consider tackling the underlying issue so it does not keep travelling with you from one situation to the next.

Advice

Head toward calmer water, and leave behind anything that makes the boat too heavy.

How to read this card

The suit of Swords covers Thinking and conflict. This card tells you what stage things have reached in that part of life.

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