Tarot Card Meanings
The Tarot Suits
SIX OF SWORDS
“When you see this card, know the situation may not be ideal, however you are moving on to a better, more positive place that is for your highest good.”
UPRIGHT KEYWORDS
Moving on, change, transition, leaving, healing ahead, perseverance
REVERSED KEYWORDS
Being stuck, stagnant, making the same mistakes
THE SIX OF SWORDS TAROT CARD DESCRIPTION
In the picture of the Six of Swords, There are three people in a boat that appear to be sailing forward and leaving. The energy between them seems to be sad and disengaging. Nothing is terribly wrong, but it doesn’t seem right either.
Attributes:
Symbolizes: Moving on after a loss
Element: Air
Represents: Time of transition, perseverance
Number : 6
Advice: Embrace change, trust you are in good hands. You have the choice to make things better.
What you should know: This Six of Swords can also indicate travel, especially around water and this is one of the travel cards
Yes or No Card: Generally the Six of Cups upright is no. Reversed is a no.
General Six of Swords upright meaning:
The Six of Swords in tarot represents a significant period of transition and change. This card indicates that you are moving on from a difficult situation or phase in your life, leaving behind the struggles and challenges that have been weighing you down. When you see this card, know the situation may not be ideal, however you are moving on to a better, more positive place that is for your highest good.
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Upright Love Meaning |
Upright Career Meaning |
Upright Finances Meaning |
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Moving on from a relationship, putting a painful chapter behind you & reconciling |
Job transition, changes in career, leaving stressful job |
Financial changes, improving finances |
Upright Six of Swords Tarot Meaning: Love
The Six of Swords in a tarot reading indicates moving on from a relationship that has caused pain and it no longer serves you. Alternatively, It can represent putting a painful chapter behind you and reconciling. If single, this can indicate changes within yourself to allow love to enter you life.
Upright Six of Swords Tarot Meaning: Career
This card in a career reading often signifies a job transition and changes in your career. This card represents moving on from a stressful job or work environment that doesn’t make you happy. It could also mean loss of job.
Upright Six of Swords Meaning : Finances
The Six of Swords in a financial reading suggests you may be experiencing significant financial changes or transitions. This card indicates a period of movement towards stability and improvement in finances. It indicates leaving behind financial troubles or difficulties and moving on towards better financial opportunities.
Reversed General Six of Swords Tarot Meaning:
This card signifies a time of being stuck. Cycles are being repeated over and over again. You keep going back even though you know it’s not healthy. You just can’t seem to move on and unable to break free from old patterns or habits. If you’re not happy it’s time you move on to something else, the support is there for you.
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Reversed Love Meaning |
Reversed Career Meaning |
Reversed Finances Meaning |
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Can’t move on, can’t leave a toxic relationship |
Trapped in job or career, can’t move on from a unhappy position |
Avoiding dealing with finances, same financial mistakes |
Reversed Six of Swords Tarot Meaning: Love
This card in a love reading suggests that you are feeling stuck and unable to move on from a toxic relationship. Despite knowing deep down that this relationship is not good for you, you find yourself unable to break free and move forward. You keep coming back. Alternatively, this card can mean you can’t let go of the person and not accepting the relationship is over.
Reversed Six of Swords Tarot Meaning: Career
When the reversed Six of Swords appears in a career reading, it suggests that the individual is feeling trapped in their current job or career path. They may be struggling to move on from an unhappy position.
Reversed Six of Swords Meaning : Finances
This card in a financial reading suggests that you may be avoiding dealing with your finances or ignoring important financial responsibilities. This card indicates that you may be repeating the same financial mistakes over and over again, refusing to learn from past experiences and take control of your money matters.
Frequently asked questions
The 6 of Swords is often linked to transitional periods, showing that change is underway but not yet complete. It suggests movement from difficulty toward calmer waters, though patience is required as the journey unfolds. The card’s timing usually reflects gradual progress rather than sudden shifts.
The 6 of Swords is often linked to transitional periods, showing that change is underway but not yet complete. It suggests movement from difficulty toward calmer waters, though patience is required as the journey unfolds. The card’s timing usually reflects gradual progress rather than sudden shifts.
Yes, the 6 of Swords often points to moving on from a person, situation, or chapter that no longer supports your growth. It’s not always about physical distance — it can also reflect emotional detachment, mental clarity, or the decision to let go of past pain. This card reminds you that progress sometimes requires leaving behind what’s familiar to create space for what’s next.
Yes, the 6 of Swords often points to moving on from a person, situation, or chapter that no longer supports your growth. It’s not always about physical distance — it can also reflect emotional detachment, mental clarity, or the decision to let go of past pain. This card reminds you that progress sometimes requires leaving behind what’s familiar to create space for what’s next.
In love, the 6 of Swords often points to leaving conflict behind and moving toward a healthier dynamic. It may show that healing is possible if both people are willing to move forward together, or it can signify moving on from a situation that no longer serves your emotional well-being.
For deeper insight into the upright and reversed meanings, visit the Tarot Card Meanings library on www.tarotmasterguide.com.
In love, the 6 of Swords often points to leaving conflict behind and moving toward a healthier dynamic. It may show that healing is possible if both people are willing to move forward together, or it can signify moving on from a situation that no longer serves your emotional well-being.
For deeper insight into the upright and reversed meanings, visit the Tarot Card Meanings library on www.tarotmasterguide.com.