Six of Swords

For the Six of Swords, I picture Frodo at the end of The Return of the King, stepping onto the boat and sailing into the West. His journey is over, but he isn’t the same hobbit who left the Shire. He carries everything he has lived through, the wounds, the memories, and the growth.

The Six of Swords is about moving on, leaving difficult waters behind, and finding peace after the storm. It’s not always a happy ending, and it’s not always easy, but it is healing.

Frodo shows us that sometimes moving forward means accepting that you’ve changed, honouring the journey, and allowing yourself to rest at last.

In short: Frodo is the Six of Swords—because after carrying the weight of the world, it’s okay to sail toward peace.

UPRIGHT: The storm is behind you, even if the sky still looks grey. The Six of Swords speaks of transition, healing, and moving away from what once hurt. This isn’t a dramatic escape — it’s a quiet departure. You’re carrying lessons, memories, maybe a little sadness too… but you’re moving. The waters ahead are calmer. Keep rowing. You don’t need to love the goodbye for it to be the right one.

REVERSED: You packed the suitcase, boarded the boat… and brought the entire emotional attic with you. The Six of Swords reversed highlights resistance to change, lingering attachments, or fear of what lies ahead. You don’t need to carry every memory to honour it. Some things are meant to stay on the shore so you can keep sailing.