Minor Arcana · Swords · Air
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Six of Swords is one of the 14 cards of the suit of Swords, the suit of Air in the Minor Arcana, which speaks of thought, words, conflict and decisions. Its keywords are adaptation, adjustments, science and travel.
Six of Swords upright meaning
In the light, Six of Swords points to:
- Making the best of a bad situation
- Recovering from defeat
- Resetting expectations
- Making allowances for unexpected circumstances
- Helping others who find themselves in dire circumstances
- Changing the way you see the world
- Broadening your perspective through study or travel
Six of Swords reversed or shadow meaning
In its shadow, drawn reversed or in a difficult position, Six of Swords can point to:
- Refusing to accept that things have changed
- Playing the victim
- Rejecting the idea that your actions have consequences
- Applying scientific criteria to matters of faith, or confusing faith with science
- Believing the whole world should be like your small corner of it
Six of Swords in fortune telling
- You'll soon go on a long journey over water
- Actions have unexpected consequences, so be prepared
About the card
- Card
- Six of Swords
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Swords: thought, words, conflict and decisions
- Element
- Air
- Rank
- Six: sixes are harmony regained: sharing, recovery and moving past the trouble of the five.
- Keywords
- adaptation, adjustments, science and travel
