Six of Swords
This card draws on the myth of Gilgamesh and Enkidu to represent grief, memories rising from the unconscious, and a yearning to reconnect with what was lost. The image of a figure surfacing and spirits in the background symbolizes neglected memories and material emerging from the unconscious. The extended hand reaching out for a lost friend emphasizes attempts at closure or reaching for past connections. Divinatory guidance advises stepping back, reflecting objectively on your journey, and considering travel or transition as part of moving forward.
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Story
After the devastating loss of his friend Enkidu, Gilgamesh, the Babylonian demigod hero became obsessed with death and embarked on a quest for everlasting life. After failing to change the terms of his own mortality, he summoned the Ghost of Enkidu who was able to emerge through a hole in the earth to embrace his friend once again. But when Gilgamesh inquired about life after death, Enkidu revealed the truth about the underworld, where many were subject to miserable conditions. The figure rising from the ground represents material that is surfacing from the unconscious. The spirits in the background represent long neglected memories. The extended hand is reaching out for a lost friend.
Divinatory Meaning
You may need to take a step back and reflect on your journey. Try to review a situation with objectivity before moving forward. Travel may be part of this.
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