The Six of Swords in the Tarot signifies the blues, recovery and travel. It represents pushing through a rough sea to reach calmer waters.
The meaning of the card Six of Swords upright
When the Six of Swords is up in a Tarot reading, it can mean that you may be in a bad place right now, but you're moving towards something better. Things may have been difficult, sad or depressing, but you are moving to a more positive place with more promising conditions. The appearance of the Six of Swords can also indicate recovery, especially if you have been through difficult times. In difficult times, nothing matters. You just feel numb and disconnected. As time goes by, you start to pick up the pieces of your life as you begin to recover. Sometimes, recovery can mean moving to new places. The Six of Swords card also represents traveling and moving to new places. This would normally mean a physical relocation, but this can be far from the truth. The journey or move could indicate an inner journey.
The Meaning of the Six of Swords card reversed
When the Six of Swords is reversed in a Tarot reading, it can mean that you're pushing back change and feel that things have been left incomplete. You may feel stuck and unable to move forward.
The meaning of the Six of Swords card in love
The Six of Swords in a Tarot love reading is an indication that things are looking up. If you're single, it could mean that you need time to recover before entering into something new. If you're in a relationship, it could mean that, even though you've faced difficult times before, things are about to get better. It's a card about healing and moving forward together.
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