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Six of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Six of Swords, a Minor Arcana card in the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck

Six of Swords is a Minor Arcana card in the suit of Swords, the suit of thoughts, decisions, conflict, and communication. It speaks to the everyday energies of swords in your life right now.

Transitionmoving oncalmer waters
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Six of Swords Upright

Upright, the Six of Swords brings transition, moving on, calmer waters. As a Swords card it touches thoughts, decisions, conflict, and communication. Take it as encouragement to lean into this energy where it fits your situation.

In love

In love, the Six of Swords points to transition within your relationships — read it through the lens of thoughts.

In career & money

For work and money, it suggests calmer waters.. Let this guide a practical, grounded next step.

Six of Swords Reversed

Reversed, the Six of Swords shifts toward feeling stuck, resisting change, baggage. Notice where this energy is blocked or overdone, and gently bring it back into balance.

Quick reference

Upright keywordsTransition, moving on, calmer waters.
Reversed keywordsFeeling stuck, resisting change, baggage.
SuitSwords (Air)
Yes / NoMaybe
ArcanaMinor Arcana
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