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Minor Arcana · Swords

Six of Swords

A ferryman poles a flat boat toward the far shore, six swords upright on board: a steady passage to calmer water.

By Tarot tradition: a mirror, not a verdict

The card Six of Swords: a drawing from the 1909 deck in a velvet frame
The 1909 deck after drawings by Pamela Colman Smith (public domain).

Image and meaning

The ferryman works the pole slowly and evenly, while the two passengers sit and let themselves be carried. Behind the boat the water is rippled; ahead of it, the surface is smooth. The load is one the ferryman can manage. An inner transition can look like this: unhurried, supported and taking along only what the crossing needs.

Keywords

  • steady passage
  • accepting help
  • a manageable load
  • moving on

The suit of Swords: thoughts and words.

Light and shadow

Support. Accepting help, and letting yourself be carried for a while.

Worth noticing. The belief that moving on only counts if you manage it entirely by yourself.

A gentle step

For two minutes, let your breath find an even rhythm, in and out at the unhurried pace of the ferryman's pole.

Gently. Moving on inwardly does not require any big outward change; this card speaks of an inner shift, at your own pace.

Across areas of life

Relationships
Moving through a hard stretch together, at a pace that suits you both.
Work
Passing from a stressful phase into a calmer one, step by step.
Resources
Letting someone else hold part of the load for a while.
About you
Leaving a worry on the near shore without waiting for it to be solved.

Questions for yourself

What are you slowly moving away from, and what helps you keep going?

What needs to come with you, and what could stay on this shore?

How to read this card

The card does not tell you what is coming and does not judge you. Notice what in the image resonates and what does not: both say something about you, your feelings and your needs.

In the tarot tradition, for reflection. The card does not know the future and is no substitute for professional advice.

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