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Six of Swords tarot card
Minor Arcana ยท Swords

Six of Swords

transitionleaving the pastcalmer waters

Six blades crossing toward calm water: you are leaving a heavy period behind. The road is still long, but the worst is over.

Upright meaning

#transition#leaving the past#calmer waters

Six blades crossing toward calm water: you are leaving a heavy period behind. The road is still long, but the worst is over.

Reversed meaning

#stuck in the past#a blocked change

Reversed, you left the past physically but your mind is still there.

Love

The relationship enters a calmer phase โ€” or you are leaving what hurt you.

Career

A hard project or job stays behind. Calmer road ahead.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Six of Swords mean in tarot?

Six blades crossing toward calm water: you are leaving a heavy period behind. The road is still long, but the worst is over.

What does Six of Swords reversed mean?

Reversed, you left the past physically but your mind is still there.

What does Six of Swords mean in love?

The relationship enters a calmer phase โ€” or you are leaving what hurt you.

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