SIX OF SWORDS

Six of Swords

Keywords: transition, moving on, healing, letting go, journey, change, emotional recovery, progress, escape, new perspective

Upright Meaning
The Six of Swords upright symbolizes a necessary transition—leaving behind difficulty in search of peace and healing. It’s a card of moving forward, often quietly, after a time of stress, conflict, or emotional turmoil. In love, it may represent healing from relationship struggles, a peaceful departure, or a couple moving into calmer emotional waters. In other areas, it suggests a journey (literal or emotional), progress after hardship, or stepping into a more mentally balanced phase. This card gently reminds you: peace is possible, even if it requires leaving something behind.

Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Six of Swords can indicate resistance to change, delayed healing, or difficulty moving on. You might be clinging to the past, revisiting old wounds, or feeling stuck between two worlds. In relationships, it can reflect emotional baggage, unresolved tension, or a struggle to let go. In life decisions, it may suggest fear of the unknown or unfinished business. The reversed Six of Swords encourages trust in the process—true healing often requires release.

Summary
The Six of Swords represents transition and emotional healing—signaling progress and movement toward peace when upright, and stagnation or fear of letting go when reversed. It reminds you that healing is a journey, not a destination.

HOW TO READ
This card often shows a boat carrying figures across calm water, leaving choppy waves behind—symbolizing movement from hardship toward hope. Ask: What are you being called to release? Are you ready to cross into a new emotional space?

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