Meaning: The Six of Swords shows a figure being ferried across calm water toward a distant shore, six swords upright in the boat, representing a transition away from difficulty.

Upright: Transition, moving on, leaving difficulty behind. Points to moving away from a hard period toward calmer, more stable ground, even if the journey isn't finished yet.

Reversed: Resistance to change, unfinished business, feeling stuck. Can suggest struggling to leave a difficult situation behind, or unresolved matters still holding someone back.