VI – Six of Swords♠

Six of Swords signals transition and movement, the journey away from difficulty toward calmer waters. Attributed to Mercury in Aquarius, this card carries the title Earned Success—the relief that comes from having navigated through crisis, the hard-won wisdom of one who has survived and now seeks healing shores.

The Six of Swords is the passage of healing, the decision to leave troubles behind and embrace a brighter future. The boat carries passengers across troubled waters toward a distant calm shore, six swords planted in the vessel like memories of past struggles that cannot be entirely left behind. This is the journey of recovery, neither triumphant nor defeated, but moving steadily toward peace.

In Qabbalistic terms, this card corresponds to Tiphareth, Beauty, in Yetzirah—the harmonious center that represents balanced thought and the wisdom to know when departure is the wisest course. The Six of Swords teaches that change is necessary for growth and that hope lies ahead. It reminds you that you can carry your experiences without being drowned by them, and that the courage to leave difficult circumstances is itself a victory.