The Six of Swords

Six of Swords Meaning

The Six of Swords is one of the Minor Arcana, number 6 of the Swords suit. The Tarot interpretation of the Six of Swords includes leaving behind the old as you transition to something new, cutting your losses and moving on, undergoing a profound internal transition, and broken things that show their wear but have been functionally repaired.

Six of Swords Reversed Meaning

The Six of Swords reversed means living with your head in the sand, clinging to something that is already lost, being weighed down by your past, and leaky containers.

Six of Swords Astrological and Esoteric Correspondences

This card is linked to transition, mental release, and navigating through uncertainty, associating it with the sign Aquarius, the birthstone Aquamarine, and the asteroid Chiron. Learn more about the significance of its number 6 on the numerology page, and its element Air on the elements page.

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