Six of Swords
The Six of Swords signifies moving away from difficulty toward calmer conditions, finding wise solutions and regaining self-control. It encourages decisive action to leave worries behind and pursue new possibilities, even if the future is uncertain. The card warns that unresolved past problems will block new beginnings, and in reverse it can indicate dead ends, rigidity, or poorly considered decisions. Ultimately, courage to act and a willingness to let go are required to reach a more serene port.
Keywords
Upright
Moving away from a difficult, problematic situation. Finding the best, wisest solution. Regaining self-control in a difficult situation. New possibilities, goals and directions. Ready to leave difficulties and worries in the past. Movement toward change with unpredictable results. Looking for a serene port.
Card's advice
It's time to move on. There's nothing to be gained from waiting anymore. Even if the future is vague, you must make a decisive move.
The warning
You won't be able to let anything new into your life until you sort out your old problems.
Reverse
A dead-end, hopeless situation despite efforts to find a solution. Unsolvable problem. Risky outcome with an unfortunate result and strict limitations of freedom. Inability to solve a task. Unwilling to move on to something new, rigidity. Lack of ambition. Poorly considered decision.
Quick Answer
You will find a great solution. The main thing is to find the courage to act on it!
Visual Description
A bearded man rows a small wooden boat that holds six upright swords set into the hull. A robed woman, wrapped in a flowing purple cloak, stands in the boat holding a small child as the wind tousles their garments. The boat moves across a body of water toward a distant, low shoreline with hills and buildings. Seabirds fly in the sky and a decorative banner at the bottom shows Cyrillic text.
Old Style tarot
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