Suit: Swords
Astrology: Capricorn
Planets: Venus and Saturn
Number: 6’s relate to harmony, balance and love.
Timing: 29th January - 9th February
Divinatory Message: The Six of Swords speaks of equilibrium, stability, the balance or mind and spirit, harmony.
The Message:
Six of Swords relates to adjusting and infers a period of calm after great anxiety and a release of tension. It is linked to the emotional realm of Cups with the water being depicted and shows the waters to be calm and quiet signifying a calming of emotions.
It speaks to movement “of all kinds”, whether it be a short trip or a long journey or a move of home/residence. It can also imply a change in job/occupation/profession.
Keywords Upright (U) - insight, adjustments, journeys, travel, resolution of difficulties, peace of mind, separation, divorce.
A few upright interpretations:
Upright, the card can indicate that some upheaval or sudden changes have taken affect, and a time is coming where you will need to assimilate what you have learned in the process.
You may have been struggling with difficult situations lately and feel in need of a break or holiday. When the Six of Swords appears it can indicate that you’ve managed to achieve balance and create order in your life.
On some occasions, the Six of Swords may be suggesting the severance of close relationship/close ties will be cut with a friend or associate. The exact reasons for this, if not already obvious, will become very clear and obvious in a short time.
The Six of Swords may be foretelling of the end of a partnership or relationship. It may even be telling of pressure on the career front.
The 6 of Swords tells of feeling powerless in a situation but you are asked to stand strong in your own convictions.
Reversed Keywords (R): cancellations, postponements, regrets, disappointments, disillusionments, travel.
A few reversed interpretations:
Reversed the 6 of Swords can indicate that a temporary solution to a problem has been found and utilized, but a more permanent solution will need to be put onto place as soon as possible, otherwise the problem will re-surface again and again - each time growing in negativity.
Appearing reversed, the card can imply that there is no immediate way out of the present difficulties - a stalemate is in effect and nothing can be accomplished at this point. You are asked to patiently wait until circumstances change and you will have no option but to wait it out.
When the Six of Swords appears reversed, it tells of a feeling of being “locked or cornered” into an uncomfortable situation or unsavory circumstances. You must wait for more auspicious energies to make any moves. A bit of reshuffling and or re-thinking may have to take place first.
It may be an indication the plans may be hindered, delayed, postponed or canceled altogether. You may have a feeling of being inundated with obstacles or the inability to cope.
The 6 of Swords reversed may be indicating the severance of a relationship or partnership and that the lesson of the experience has been learned. You have learned about what you want/don’t want in the context of a relationship, therefore don’t lament the demise of this relationship as there is better and more-suited ahead of you. The relationship has run its natural course.
If you are attempting to read cards for yourself or others, these are just a few interpretations of the card. As you become more secure and proficient at reading cards, you should be able to come up with your own intuitive meanings of this card.
Until next time.
Be Good to Yourselves.
Tara, xx