General Interpretation and Meaning of the Six of Swords - Upright & Reversed

During your Tarot card reading, if the individual chose the minor Arcana Six of Swords Tarot card, it simply indicates that this is the card of movement and it is believed that with the appearance of this card, the individual will be making a move in an area of their life. 

It signifies travel away or towards a conflict as well. This Tarot card always represents movement and means traveling by or even close to a water body. The Six of Swords Tarot card has a woman and a young adult sailing towards a body of land. The woman has her head covered, signifying the loss and sadness of the past that she is trying to escape. The flow of water on the right of the boat is tumultuous, while the left side of the boat is completely peaceful. This card promises an optimistic future and while the woman and the young man seem to be sad, they are seeking escape from the chaos and moving towards peace.  

General interpretation and meaning of the Upright Six of Swords  

The general meaning of the upright minor Arcana Six of Swords Tarot card is that it represents calmer waters, progress, moving forward, healing, the calm after chaos, overcoming troubles in the life of the individual, holding onto negativity, and moving on. The interpretation of this card is that it deals with the individual who is trying their best to move on, running away from their responsibilities and obstacles, traveling abroad, and feeling deflated. The card also deals with intuition and guidance from and by the spirits.  

Love & Relationships (Upright)  

During the love Tarot card reading, if the individual drew the upright Six of Swords, it signifies that the relationship that you share with your partner is moving to a calmer period after the chaotic energy that was there. There is going to be healing from both sides, and your partner and you are going to adopt open communication to strengthen your relationship. If you are single, then it represents a period of healing and you are coming to terms with the heartbreak you dealt with in your previous relationships. You are going to move forward and while you put in all of your efforts in making your last relationship work, you find yourself feeling low because your previous relationship did not work out as well. You will get through this phase and come out as a better version of yourself because you are finally allowing your heart to heal.  

Money & Career Interpretation (Upright)  

During the Money and Career Tarot card reading, if the individual chose an upright Six of Swords Tarot card, it indicates that matters at work are finally settling down. You find yourself to be moving into a calmer phase in your work life where you have matters under control and you are not only accomplishing the goals you have set for yourself but you are also completing the tasks that were assigned to you before the deadlines. When it comes to the financial aspect of this card, it indicates that if you have been struggling in the matters of money, you will find yourself moving into a calmer phase financially which will help you attain mental peace. That does not mean that you start spending money and not saving because that will just mean that you are not taking care of your money and getting back into trouble, financially.  

Health Interpretation (Upright)  

During the health Tarot card reading, if the individual drew the upright Six of Swords Tarot card, it signifies that an illness or symptoms of a disease are brought under control and you have been feeling drained of your energy lately. It also indicates that the individual still feels quite lethargic and the events that are occurring in their life have been taking a toll on their health. A small getaway or a mini-vacation will help them recover.  

Spiritual Interpretation (Upright)  

During the spiritual Tarot card reading, this minor Arcana Tarot card signifies that your spirit will guide you to the knowledge you are seeking. Trust your intuition and dreams because they are trying to push you towards your future. Pay attention to your gut feeling and do not disregard them because they will help you in crossing past the obstacles life has for you.  

General interpretation and meaning of the Reversed Six of Swords 

The general meaning of the reversed minor Arcana Six of Swords Tarot card is that it indicates trouble is coming, there is a lack of progress where the individual is involved, a feeling of being trapped, trouble in the life of the individual, instability, accidents, slow progress when it comes to healing and being overwhelmed. The general interpretation of the Six of Swords Tarot card is that it indicates moving into obstacles, the lack of progress from the individual, and troubled waters. The card signifies that the individual feels stuck and overwhelmed, without any place to run. It also represents instability, toxic relationships, accidents while traveling in water, trouble in the individual’s life, and feeling trapped.  

 

Love & Relationships Interpretation (Reversed)  

During the love and relationships Tarot card reading, if the individual drew the reversed Six of Swords card, it simply signifies that they would be going through a rough patch in their life and they have started to feel overwhelmed and trapped. It also indicates that their relationship would be troubled because there is someone else who is causing trouble between the individual and their partner. If you are in a relationship, there are chances that you will elope or someone will be trying their best to cause problems in your relationship. If you are single, the card signifies that there is a lack of progress and that the heartbreak and the trauma that you carry from your previous relationship still lingers. It is taking time to heal which is why you need to give time to yourself to heal rather than suppressing how you feel and moving on to the next relationship. Allow yourself to feel your emotions instead of hiding them under a rug.  

Money & Career Interpretation (Reversed)  

During the Money and Career Tarot card reading, if the individual chose the reversed minor Arcana Six of Swords Tarot card, then this card indicates that work will have obstacles incoming. Someone in your office is trying their best to jeopardize your work projects as well as make you feel overwhelmed and trapped in your position. The individual will find themselves in quite the fix which is why they have to be careful with whom they befriend at their workplace and not trust anyone blindly, especially with the responsibilities of their work projects. There are chances that the plans that were made beforehand will be canceled and there will be delays in your work projects. The individual will also find their travel abroad canceled or a delay in their plans.  

This card also signifies that they are running away from their financial responsibilities and that while it is not the best time to run away, they need to work their way through it rather than avoiding the financial problems in their life because, at some point, they will have to face and overcome these obstacles. The reversed Six of Swords card also indicates that business would be slow and they will find themselves having a delay in the shipments as well.   

Health Interpretation (Reversed)  

During the health Tarot card reading, if the individual drew the reversed Six of Swords Tarot card, it simply signifies that the individual will find themselves having slow progress or the recovery period will take time and will be slow. There will be a delay in the healing of the individual and they will feel overwhelmed with the lack of progress in their case. The individual will be trying their best not to allow instability to affect their decisions and in making decisions they may regret.  

Spiritual Interpretation (Reversed)  

During the spiritual Tarot card reading, if the individual chose the reversed minor Arcana Six of Swords Tarot card, then it signifies that the individual would be experiencing trouble in understanding what their spirit is guiding them to do. They will also find it hard to understand the delays they are feeling during their progression when it comes to their spiritual path and this makes them feel extremely frustrated and trapped. The individual feels overwhelmed, troubled and is trying their best to relax but they find it hard that there is a delay or no progress at all on their path to spirituality. There is always a greater plan out there for you and you need to allow yourself to relax to open your eyes and understand the steps your spirit is trying to show you and lead you on the path. Allowing yourself to take time to understand your guidance is always better than making the wrong decision in haste.