Sometimes cards that look negative upon first glance are not necessarily “bad.” Today’s Tarot is a good example. We have the Six of Swords, inverted. While this card sometimes denotes an actual journey, much more often it shows up to indicate an emotional journey. Swords are of the Air element, so we’re looking at a change in worldview via a change in thinking. Swords often  point to difficult truths especially, and this card definitively has that flavor. However, I find this card considerably more optimistic than it initially appears.

Sixes in Tarot denote a stabilized situation and always involve some sort of give and take, or cooperation. Sometimes, family is involved when you see a six. In this case, the woman is being helped across the water by the boat navigator, and has a child with her, so she’s definitely not alone. Worthwhile to note that fact when you’re on a Six of Swords journey.

Notice the figures are oriented toward the right (future), headed off toward the mountains (new goals). Inverted, it may indicate there is block, delay, denial, or maybe just that the journey is almost done. Depends on what else you’re getting in the reading to put the reversal into context. When I see the Six of Swords, I know the person is undergoing a difficult transition but has begun the process of moving on. Healing is underway.

This card is associated with Mercury in Aquarius; using that energy could help bring you some relief. Work on detaching your thinking about the matters at hand, depersonalizing the impact. Focus on the increased freedom that comes from the change, getting power from no longer being a slave to a situation that just wasn’t serving.

And really, when you get down to it, by the time you’re here, yes, you are still feeling the sadness en route, but it’s important to realize the worst is definitely behind you. It doesn’t necessarily feel light or airy, but it is a relief.  It’s about understanding the difficult truth. Sometimes it stings, but it’s better to know what’s real so you can work with what you’ve actually got instead of pretending over what you wish you had. You’ve survived the worst and are ready to move on. You’re highly aware of the difficult truths—those swords are directly in front of you. But you’ll be leaving the water (emotional tides) soon, so you’ll be able to focus on the new horizons in your new home.

Today, I see the Six of Swords here to tell us we’re almost there. This is a process, like everything else, but one well worth the trouble. You may feel a little tired and beat up by this point, but it’s okay. You’re doing what you need to do and you’re in the home stretch. So take a deep breath and keep on facing the future. You’ll be there, soon enough.

How about you? Gone on any Six of Swords journeys lately?

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