Six of Swords

Venus smiles on you from the heavens, the watery light of love, peace and beauty. But even the most favourable signs may conceal trouble. Do not be blinded to her caprices, for Venus’s gifts may not be all they seem.

Contentment is a still pond that hides effort, tension and sacrifice beneath its mirror surface. When disturbed, its reflection may reveal unwelcome facets.

Upright

• Progress
• Restoration
• Relief

You have spent time lost in the blind alleys of a city of trial. Through a doorway ahead, you see the fields that surround the city. Through forwards movement, you will leave this place behind.

Perhaps the difficulties the Six of Swords relates to are romantic in nature, or perhaps they are financial. Look to the cards for detain, and dwell on them no longer, for they are drawing to a close.

If the circumstances suggest it, this may be a good time to physically distance yourself from reminders of these recent challenges, even if only for a brief while.

Inverted

• Times of trouble
• Fortitude
• Temporary solutions

An anticipated period of challenge stretches before you, longer than you had hoped. Battles must be faced, but do not lose heart, for your instinct is correct; while extended, these difficulties are still temporary.

Now is the time for bravery and continuing strength. Defeat is avoidable, but sacrifice may be required to bring a transitory truce. Do not shy away from radical solutions.