Tarot Card Library
Six of Swords
Also written as 6 of Swords.
Six of Swords tarot card meaning: upright & reversed interpretations, plus love, career & yes-or-no guidance. Keywords: transition, moving on, calmer waters.
Tarot Card
Minor ArcanaSix of Swords: symbolism & imagery
A ferryman guides a cloaked figure and child across still water, swords upright but calm.
Six of Swords upright meaning
A quiet transition away from turbulence toward steadier, calmer ground.
All 78 cards at a glanceSix of Swords reversed meaning
Reversed, it can mean resistance to moving on, or feeling stuck in unresolved trouble.
All 78 reversed meaningsSix of Swords in love & relationships
The Six of Swords in love is moving away from turbulence toward calmer, steadier ground together, a gradual transition out of a hard chapter. The card favors letting the shift happen slowly; relief comes even amid the sadness of what's being left behind.
Free love tarot readingSix of Swords in career & work
At work, the Six of Swords is a transition away from a difficult situation toward more stable footing, leaving turbulence for calmer waters. The card counsels moving forward steadily and trusting that the harder part is genuinely behind you.
Free career tarot readingSix of Swords in money & finances
Financially, the Six of Swords points to moving toward more stable ground, even if slowly, recovery after a rough patch. The card favors patience with a gradual improvement rather than expecting the turnaround all at once.
How Six of Swords feels
Quiet relief, even amid the sadness of what's being left behind.
Six of Swords: advice
Let the transition happen gradually. You don't have to arrive all at once.
Six of Swords: reflection prompt
What calmer water are you already moving toward, even if slowly?
Is Six of Swords a yes or no?
yes, though the transition takes time
Yes or no leanings for all 78 cardsSix of Swords in combination
All combinationsWhat two cards do to each other is not on either card’s own page. These pairings are read in full elsewhere.
Six of Swords: frequently asked questions
What does Six of Swords mean?
A quiet transition away from turbulence toward steadier, calmer ground.
What does Six of Swords mean reversed?
Reversed, it can mean resistance to moving on, or feeling stuck in unresolved trouble.
What does Six of Swords mean in love?
The Six of Swords in love is moving away from turbulence toward calmer, steadier ground together, a gradual transition out of a hard chapter. The card favors letting the shift happen slowly; relief comes even amid the sadness of what's being left behind.
Is Six of Swords a yes or no card?
yes, though the transition takes time
Is Six of Swords a Major or Minor Arcana card?
Six of Swords is a Minor Arcana card in the suit of Swords. Swords is the suit of air, covering thought, truth and conflict, which is the arena this card's meaning plays out in.
Which tarot cards pair notably with Six of Swords?
Six of Swords has worked-through pairings with The Star. Each of those combinations reads differently from either card alone, because the two cards modify each other rather than simply adding up.
Terms on this page
Full glossaryMore cards in Swords
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Seven of Swords
strategy · secrecy · acting alone
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Eight of Swords
feeling trapped · self-imposed limits · restriction
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Nine of Swords
anxiety · overthinking · worry
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Ten of Swords
painful ending · defeat · rock bottom
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Page of Swords
curiosity · new information · alertness
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Knight of Swords
decisive action · directness · intensity
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