The 6’s Tarot Card Meaning – Swords, Wands, Cups and Coins

The 6’s Tarot Card Meaning. This is a post covering the suit of 6’s in the traditional tarot card deck.

The 6’s Tarot Card Meaning Summary

Numerology of the #6 (Themes)

• Number 6 energy is about reconciliation, intellectual creativity, ability to use imagination & the intellect combined, union, love, perfection, relations, taking responsibility for choices.
• Positive energies of the number 6 – Domestic / home, responsible, caring, conventional, provider, protector, healer, idealistic, selfless, honest, charitable, faithful, nurturer, truth, order, emotional depth, curiosity, love of home and family, humanitarian, service, unselfishness, balance, peaceful, self-sacrifice, empathy, sympathy, grace, simplicity, ability to compromise, tolerant, reliable.
• Negative energies are disconnection, lack of awareness, hypocritical, impractical, superiority complex, impractical, submissive, shallowness, restlessness, selfishness, weak-willed, unsupportive, easily-stressed.

Swords

Swords

• Themes – Intellect, ideas, science, unemotional, bold, calculations
• Element – Air
• Astrology Signs – Gemini, Aquarius, Libra
• Direction – East

6 of Swords Meaning

• 6’s are associated with the Sun card so are “good”
• Fixed / Aquarius energy 
• Complete set, the sun, harmony, power of rational mind over irrational thoughts. 
• Move from a bad place to a good place. Moving toward the sun. You have been through the worst and are now getting out. 
• Search for truth. The Sun manifesting in the decision process; good decision even though the card may look depressing. Coming out of challenging times / choppy waters. 
• Card of science and mental perfection in some way. Perfectly understanding a subject in a way that implies mental healing and understanding. Logic and reason are at their pinnacle here.

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Wands / Batons

Wands / Batons

• Themes – Inspiration, primal energy determination, strength, will, ambition.
• Element – Fire
• Astrology Signs – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
• Direction – South

6 of Wands / Batons Meaning

• 6s are associated with the Sun card so are “good”
• Fixed / Leo energy
• Positive omen, despite challenges. Harmonious completion, despite challenges. Querent will overcome and see results. Victory is already yours. 
• Rapid changes are coming due to your efforts; the success that you want is near. Claim it. 
• A time for recognition and accolades, be open to receive blessings in any form. Show gratitude every step of the way. Life will begin to move forward. 
• You are stronger than you think. As you continue to overcome, don’t forget to rest. Bet on yourself. 
• Good things are going to be said about you. Don’t forget your roots and how far you have come. 
• Victory – the complete and perfect manifestation of your will into reality so the victory here would be that of the human mind over the physical world.

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Cups

Cups

• Themes – emotions, love, healing, renewal, creativity, divination, intuition
• Element – Water
• Astrology Signs – Cancer, pisces, and scorpio
• Direction – West

6 of Cups Meaning

• 6’s are associated with the Sun card so are “good
• Fixed / Scorpio energy
• Generosity, happy memories, good home and surroundings. 
• Nostalgia and pleasure. 
• Unconditional love. 
• Child-like joy and enthusiasm. 
• Inner child.

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Pentacles / Coins

Pentacles / Coins

• Themes – Corporeal, finances, practicality, grounding, health, wealth, manifestation
• Element – Earth
• Astrology Signs – Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo
• Direction – North

6 of Pentacles Meaning

• 6’s are associated with the Sun card so are “good”
• Fixed / Taurus energy
• Generosity. Wealth to share. Take generosity if offered. 
• Equality, reciprocity in a relationship. 
• Everything and everyone provides a lesson – pay attention. How are you in a position to give back and help? Money is an energetic currency. Keep it flowing. 
• You have something that the world needs; Don’t be shy: promote yourself. You are about to acquire a teacher.  Having everything in order and juggling matters on the physical plane successfully; balanced manifestation.

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