Swords · Air
Six of Swords
A ferryman poles a small boat carrying a cloaked woman and child across water that turns from choppy waves to stillness, six swords upright in the bow.
☀ Upright Meaning
You are leaving turbulent waters behind for a quieter shore. Though the crossing is bittersweet, each stroke carries you toward peace.
☾ Reversed Meaning
Old emotional baggage or reluctance to let go slows your passage to calmer ground.
Six of Swords by topic
Love & relationships
Moving on to calmer waters together or apart.
Career & study
Transition to a better situation.
Money & finances
Gradual financial improvement.
Health & wellbeing
Recovery through change.
Tarot is for reflection only and is not medical advice; please see a professional for health concerns.
Yes or no: Maybe
Maybe — yes over time as things calm down.
Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
Advice
Move on toward calmer waters.
Quick reference
| Upright | Reversed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | Transition · Moving on · Calmer waters · Rite of passage | Unresolved baggage · Resisting transition · Rough waters |
Frequently asked questions
Is Six of Swords a yes or no card?
Maybe — yes over time as things calm down. Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
What does Six of Swords mean in love?
Moving on to calmer waters together or apart.
What does Six of Swords reversed mean?
Old emotional baggage or reluctance to let go slows your passage to calmer ground.