Six of Swords

The Six of Swords presents the image of a man rowing a boat unto the distant shore, with swords protecting the passengers on both sides. This smooth-sailing affair bodes well for your relationship, as it means things are stable and that you are protected by your own competence from external problems-- you’ll not have to worry about bills and backlogs because you and your partner work well together. The challenges you will face wouldn’t be a problem for you both since you know that you have each others’ back no matter what. You work well together, and you are aware that you can do all things with little to no hitches at all. As a matter of fact, all this card really suggests is that you continue rowing because whatever your destination may be, you will very easily reach them without any problems. This destination could be anything. However, in the context of love, it can only mean one thing: settling down with your significant other and building a life together. If you sustain your momentum and believe that the two of you can do it, you would most certainly achieve your goals for your relationship. The love that you have right now is one of the best ones out there. With the synergy that you and your partner have, you can rest easy knowing that life will be easier for you to power through with the love of your life, helping you get through it by your side.

In this position, your relationship is currently being tested by external forces. It could be that economic factors are causing you to earn less money, thus preventing you from properly taking care of your family. Inflation, recession, or other equally precarious situations now threaten your financial security. The longer they will drag on, the more you will have to endure getting losses despite receiving a standard stream of your salary. You might even find yourself barely able to get by! It would then be best if you prepare yourself as soon as possible to mitigate the trouble. It could also be that your career is suffering to a degree and that you need your partner’s emotional support and connections to help you move along with life again. With this turbulence comes the understanding that the two of you should work together; only when you’re absolutely in sync will you be able to get through and overcome your challenges. Helping each other would then mean that you can motivate one another to become productive despite the challenges you are now facing. It will be a long, uphill battle, but as long as you stay by each other’s side, you can overcome this setback. As long as you hold firm to your commitment to one another, resolving all these financially related problems will be a walk in the park. Sure, it has some booby traps here and there, and there would be some stones you might trip over, but nothing too daunting.

The peculiar thing about Six of Swords with regard to wealth is that while it does indicate a general defusing of tense situations, getting there requires a certain emotional intelligence. This means that in addition to things finally turning around for the better, the card also implies that you are a great diplomat-- able to handle the clashing perspectives of the people around you with great ease. This is one of those cards that would herald a relatively adverse event that would eventually result in something positive for you in the long run. The learning experience here can certainly get exhausting, but the wealth of knowledge and wisdom you will gain will be worth your time and trouble. As you hone your diplomatic skills, observe others on how they respond to you. Use them as your standpoint in improving this talent; this will come in later, especially when you might get yourself involved in particularly sticky and hard-to-get-out situations. In addition, this crucial trait also makes you an excellent negotiator, capable of crafting great deals and easing the fears of your workmates and customers with your clever use of reasoning and rhetoric. Through this talent, you would soon be able to talk your way through people and superiors and have them recognize your other talents through your communication skills. You might even see yourself become a top negotiator for your workplace! As you refine this newfound talent of yours, more opportunities will open to you, thanks to your quick wits.

In the realm of wealth, danger and misdirection are inevitable. This is what the Six of Swords in the reverse position seeks to drive home. You might be misled by people aiming to scam you with your money. Other times, it might be your workmates who will try to sabotage your career by pinning baseless complaints against you and prompting HR to conduct a full investigation on your activities. There will be times when you’ll feel extremely confident about something, be it your quality of work or the rate you are saving, only for that confidence to be disappointed much later by external events. This outcome particularly implies that a great obstacle is about to impede your progress and that you need to prepare yourself. No one will be able to anticipate the coming of this obstacle. It will seem to appear out of nowhere, despite it being a result of months or even years of mistakes piling up. Regardless, it would be best to set aside funds and make yourself mentally and emotionally ready for the worst. Now is not a good time to be foolhardy with your resources: save more and be austere. With so many threats lurking around, you need to be vigilant and cautious about your finances. While the stress of everything may tempt you to buy that specific designer item you’ve been eyeing, you don’t need that for now and instead throw in your money on long-term investments. Choose to hold off your wants for now and focus on maintaining stability.