Six of Swords tarot card from the 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck

Six of Swords

Upright
transition, moving on, calmer waters
Reversed
stuck, resisting change, unfinished business
Yes or no
Yes (reversed: not yet clear)

The image

A ferryman poles a boat carrying a woman and child across the water toward a distant shore, six swords standing in the boat.

Upright meaning

In general

You are moving away from difficulty toward calmer waters. The transition is worth it.

In love

Moving past problems together, or leaving a painful situation.

At work

A transition to a better situation.

With money

Gradual financial recovery.

Reversed meaning

In general

You are trying to move on, but something keeps pulling you back. Resolve it.

In love

Unresolved issues following you.

At work

A transition that keeps getting delayed.

With money

Old debts or issues linger.

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