Six of Swords Tarot Card Meaning: Upright, Reversed, Love & Yes or No

Six of Swords tarot card meaning: transition, moving on, healing, travel. Upright, reversed, love, career and yes or no meaning.

The Six of Swords means transition, moving on and calmer waters ahead. Upright, you leave a difficult situation for a better place. Reversed, you resist leaving or carry old baggage with you.

Six of Swords tarot card meaning, Rider-Waite-Smith deck
Upright keywordsTransition, moving on, healing, travel
Reversed keywordsResistance, unfinished business, stuck
Yes or noYes
Suit & elementSwords · Air · Thoughts, truth and conflict

Six of Swords upright meaning

A ferryman rows a woman and child toward a calmer shore, six swords standing in the boat. The journey is quiet but necessary. You are leaving the storm behind.

Six of Swords reversed meaning

Reversed, you cannot leave yet or you are dragging the past with you.

Six of Swords in love

In love, moving on after a breakup, or a couple leaving a rough patch behind. It can also show long distance. Reversed, the past still weighs.

Six of Swords for career and money

At work, a transfer or move to a better situation. With money, gradual recovery.

Is Six of Swords a yes or no card?

The Six of Swords is a quiet yes.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Six of Swords mean travel?

Often, especially over water or a move to a new place.

What does the Six of Swords mean for feelings?

The person is trying to move forward and heal.


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