Six of Swords upright
A ferryman rows passengers toward calmer water. It is leaving hardship behind for somewhere quieter.
Six of Swords reversed
Reversed, you cannot quite leave, or baggage comes along.
In love and relationships
Moving past a hard phase together or apart.
At work
A transition to a better situation.
A question to reflect on
What am I carrying into the next chapter?
Card meanings follow the Rider–Waite–Smith tradition. Tarot is offered here as a tool for reflection and entertainment, not prediction or professional advice.
Six of Swords: quick answers
What does Six of Swords mean in tarot?
Upright, Six of Swords stands for transition, moving on, calmer waters. It is leaving hardship behind for somewhere quieter.
What does Six of Swords reversed mean?
Reversed, it points to resistance to change, unfinished business, turbulence. Reversed, you cannot quite leave, or baggage comes along..
Is Six of Swords a yes or no card?
Six of Swords leans yes in a yes-or-no reading. Reversed, the answer is usually softened a step.
What does Six of Swords mean in love?
Moving past a hard phase together or apart.