Six of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Upright, reversed, love, feelings, career and yes-or-no meanings of Six of Swords.

By Tarot Readers Editorial Team·Updated October 2026✓ Reviewed

Arcana	Minor Arcana
Suit / Element	Swords · Air
Rank	Six
Yes or No	Maybe
Upright	transition, moving on, leaving behind
Reversed	resistance, unfinished business, stuck

Six of Swords Upright Meaning

Six of Swords belongs to the suit of Swords, the Air suit of the Minor Arcana, which speaks to thoughts, communication, truth and conflict. As a Six, it carries the energy of harmony, transition and generosity.

The Six of Swords moves toward calmer waters — leaving trouble behind.

Six of Swords Reversed Meaning

Reversed, resistance to moving on.

Reversed cards don't automatically mean something bad — they often point to energy that is blocked, delayed or turned inward. Read our guide to reversed tarot cards.

Six of Swords in Love & Relationships

In love, moving past difficulties, or leaving a painful relationship.

Reversed in a love reading, Six of Swords suggests the themes above are blocked or out of balance: resistance, unfinished business, stuck.

Six of Swords as Feelings

As feelings, someone wants to move forward peacefully.

Six of Swords in Career & Money

At work, transition to a better situation.

Is Six of Swords a Yes or No Card?

Six of Swords is a maybe. The outcome is still open and depends on choices, timing or information you don't have yet — look at the surrounding cards.

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