Six of Swords tarot card meaning
The Six of Swords is a card in the suit of Swords, the suit of air: thoughts, words and conflict. Upright it speaks of transition, moving on, healing journey; reversed, of resistance to change, unfinished business, turbulence.
- Upright
- transition · moving on · healing journey
- Reversed
- resistance to change · unfinished business · turbulence
- Yes or no
- Maybe upright · No reversed
Six of Swords upright
A ferryman guides a cloaked woman and child across the water, rough waves on one side and calmer seas ahead. This card speaks of transition, leaving difficulty behind, and moving steadily toward peace.
Six of Swords reversed
Reversed, the Six of Swords suggests you may be struggling to leave troubled waters behind, or carrying old baggage into the boat with you. Healing is still possible once you're ready to let the past drift away.
Six of Swords in love and relationships
Upright: You may be leaving behind a painful relationship or moving toward calmer emotional waters. This card favors healing, a little distance, and the quiet relief of a gentler chapter ahead.
Reversed: Unresolved feelings for an ex may keep pulling you back toward rough water. Take time to process what happened, so that when you move forward, you're not bringing the old storm along.
Asking about an ex or a situationship? In a three-card reading the position matters: the same card means something different as "where their heart is" than as "where this is heading".
Six of Swords for career and money
Upright: A job change, relocation, or transition to a better situation may be underway. Calmer, more supportive conditions lie ahead, even if the crossing feels quiet and a little bittersweet.
Reversed: Delays or unfinished issues may make a professional transition feel bumpy. Be patient, tie up loose ends, and address whatever is keeping your boat from leaving the shore.
Is the Six of Swords a yes or no card?
Read on its own, the Six of Swords upright leans maybe, or not yet. Reversed, it leans no. Treat this as a lean, not a verdict: the cards around it change the answer.
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