Learn about the 6 of Swords Tarot card meaning
Keywords: Transition, journey, healing, progress, release
Meaning
The Six of Swords represents transition, healing, and moving away from challenges. It suggests leaving behind difficulties and entering a calmer, more peaceful phase. This card often points to physical or emotional journeys, symbolizing progress and gradual recovery. It is a reminder that healing takes time, but each step forward brings greater peace.
Reversal Meaning
When reversed, the Six of Swords may indicate resistance to change or difficulty letting go of the past. It can also point to delays in healing or progress, keeping you stuck in old patterns. This card reversed urges you to face what you are avoiding so true transition can occur.
Love
In love, the Six of Swords can suggest moving on from conflict and finding peace together. It may also symbolize leaving behind a toxic relationship or beginning a healing journey with a partner. Reversed, it shows difficulty moving forward, being stuck in old wounds, or resisting needed change in relationships.
Career
For career, this card may suggest progress after struggles, a shift to a calmer role, or transitioning to a new job. It can represent leaving behind stressful work situations in search of balance. Reversed, it indicates delays in progress, reluctance to leave a bad job, or carrying old conflicts forward.
Spiritual
Spiritually, the Six of Swords represents healing and release. It asks you to trust the journey, even if it feels uncertain, because growth is unfolding. Reversed, it reflects resistance to letting go of old beliefs or holding onto pain that prevents spiritual progress.
Symbolism
- Boat: journey, transition, moving forward.
- Water: emotions, healing, flow of life.
- Figures in the boat: leaving behind struggles together.
- Swords in the boat: lessons and burdens carried along.
Mantra
“I release the past and move forward toward peace.”
Journal Prompt
What am I ready to leave behind in order to move forward with peace and healing?