Card 55 • swords

Six of Swords

Brief Description

The Six of Swords represents a journey from a difficult situation towards a brighter future. It highlights the need to make a logical, intellect-driven decision to leave a bad situation, relationship, or possibly even move geographically. Though the choice may have immediate challenges, it promises long-term safety and happiness.

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The Refugee Card

An Ongoing Journey

The water behind the boat is choppy. The man in the boat moves forward, toward smoother waters and a brighter horizon. He is on a journey to a new land, leaving a difficult situation behind him.

Significance in Your Life

When the Six of Swords comes up for you, you are likely in a bad situation, and need to make a difficult choice about whether to stay or leave. This card urges you to make a journey. Because this is a Sword card, we know that your choice should be made with the power of your logic and intellect.

Possible Scenarios

Maybe you are in a bad relationship, or maybe it’s time for you to break ties with a situation that isn’t working. You might be considering a literal geographic move.

The Refugee Card Explained

I call the Six of Swords the refugee card because it makes me think of people who are forced to make the brave choice to leave their country to escape grave danger. The immediate repercussions of this choice will be difficult, but in the long term, you will be happier and safer in your new destination.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Isabella Rotman, Addison Duke

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