Six of Swords in the 5-Card Spread with the Rider Waite Tarot

Six of Swords as second card : Challenge / Obstacle
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

In contrast, the Six of Swords reveals resistance to change, a fear of change, or even an unconscious attachment to past pain.

The person seeking guidance may find it difficult to let go of a situation, even if it is causing them suffering.

He or she may also feel stuck between two states, unable to really move forward, either out of loyalty to an old version of themselves or out of fear of the unknown.

This card in opposition can also signal an unacknowledged departure, where one leaves a situation externally without really leaving it internally, thus leaving wounds open.

The reversed Six of Swords invites us to recognise the necessity of transition, to accept that all evolution requires a form of mourning, and to trust the process of change, even if its outcome is not yet fully visible.

Six of Swords as third card : Advice
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

As advice, the Six of Swords invites you to continue your transition, not to turn back out of fear or nostalgia, and to trust the path that lies ahead. Even if the present situation seems unstable, your soul knows that you are moving towards something better.

This card encourages you to leave behind what cannot be repaired, to accept that some losses are necessary steps, and not to rush things: the journey must be taken at your own pace.

It also urges you to surround yourself with a calm and supportive environment, to protect yourself from disruptive influences, and to make your mental well-being a priority.

The advice is clear: move forward with confidence, even if everything is not yet clear. The movement itself is healing.

Six of Swords as fourth card : Outcome
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

In the outcome position, the Six of Swords indicates that the consultant will manage to leave a difficult situation and move towards greater mental and emotional stability.

This is not a resounding victory, but a gradual improvement, a lightening of the burden, a successful transition to a more peaceful space.

The outcome shows that a period of turmoil or suffering will gradually recede, allowing for peaceful reconstruction.

It can also signify a move, a change of context, or a symbolic or actual journey that helps with regeneration.

It is not the end of the journey, but it is the crossing of a difficult threshold and the possibility of entering a phase of inner consolidation, freer and more peaceful. It is a new breath of life, discreet but vital.