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Six of Swords
Upright: Moving through hardship, heading toward calmer waters, a change of scenery
Reversed: Stuck in place, old troubles resurfacing, a difficult transition
Element: Air · Keywords: Transition, Leaving the storm, Calmer waters
Imagery & Symbolism: A ferryman poles a boat carrying a mother and child toward calmer water, six swords fixed upright in the boat, choppy waves behind them — a transition out of hardship toward quieter waters.
Scenario Guide
Love: The relationship is moving through a rough patch — staying the course leads to calmer waters ahead.
Career: A transfer or transition may be uncomfortable, but it's the path toward a more stable footing.
Wealth: Finances are going through a necessary adjustment — sticking with the transition brings a steadier state ahead.