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Six of Swords

Minor Arcana · Swords · Air · Mercury in Aquarius

Six of Swords meaning: Six of Swords speaks to transition, moving on, recovery. The crossing to calmer water — leaving the rough place, carrying only what you need. It's not dramatic, and it's real progress.

Upright

Six of Swords. The crossing to calmer water — leaving the rough place, carrying only what you need. It's not dramatic, and it's real progress. Move toward the smoother shore.

transitionmoving onrecoverycalmer waters

Reversed

Reversed, the crossing's stalled — clinging to the far bank, or dragging baggage that's sinking the boat. You can't take all of it. Decide what stays behind so you can go.

stuckresistance to changebaggagerough crossing

Six of Swords in Love, Work & Self

In love

A crossing to calmer water — leaving a rough patch behind, carrying only what you need. Move toward the smoother shore.

At work

Transition and recovery; the hard part is behind. Don't drag baggage that sinks the boat.

In yourself

Moving on, quietly. Decide what stays behind so you can actually go.

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Correspondences

Arcana
Minor Arcana · Swords
Element
🜁 Air
Suit
🜁 Swords
Decan
☿ Mercury in ♒ Aquarius
Sephira
Tiphareth
Esoteric title
“Lord of Earned Success”

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