Six of Swords

Six of Swords is a Minor Arcana card from the suit of Swords in the Rider–Waite tarot. Key themes: Transition, Moving on, Recovery, Calm.

Upright Meaning

You are moving away from difficult times to a peaceful place. A time of recovery.

You are stuck in the past and unable to move forward. Change is needed.

Upright Transitional period. Switching to reconciliation mode after fight, or attempting change like planning trip to overcome boredom.

Reversed Frustrated by stuck situation. Wanting to leave but held back, or painful as relationship shows no sign of improvement.

Let it flow quietly now. Don't force solution wait for time to heal, or switch atmosphere through trip for two.

Upright You will move away from difficult times to a peaceful place in the future. A time of recovery will come.

Reversed You may be stuck in the past or escape reality in the future. You will need to focus on the present.

Take a moment to reflect on the message this card offers. Feel it with your heart, not your head, and ask yourself what you truly need right now.