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Radiant: Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot-Six of Swords
Both the Rider-Waite-Smith card, and Prophet Tarot Six of Swords, focuses on a more prosaic subject than the more Occult Tarot Cards. Hence, the more mundane meaning illustrates the great difficulty of obtaining a reward. Waite's card presents the boatman laboriously poling souls across the River of Spirit. The Swords on board just add more to their burden. For in truth, with a greater mind, comes greater responsibility. So, to add more depth to this card's understanding there is a journey by water implied. Therefore, route, way, envoy, commissary, and expedience are all implied in this card.
In the Hermetic Qabalistic Tarot (such as Thoth Tarot) the Angels of the Decan are: Rehaayal and Yeyezeil . The Six of Swords is influenced by Tiphareth in the Astral World [ Yetzirah].
The air sign of Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, which tends to stabilize the fleeting qualities of Mercury. The position of Mercury in Aquarius is associated with this card. Aquarius is a Mind sign, which leads naturally to science and humanitarianism, so success is the result of Saturn's/Time's work in this aspect. Now the cutting power of Swords is turned toward the positive.
The Prophet Tarot- 6 of Swords
The Prophet Tarot-6 of Swords, once again displays this card in silver and black. Just as in the RWS Card, 2 passengers are on the boat, with 6 swords impaled into the hull. The primary meaning of this card is that the querent must make a difficult choice that may seem impossible and painful. Hence, we have a highly intellectual card, meaning justice, harmony, and laws upheld with sensitivity (the blue of water is lacking on this card); it is a card of compromise and balance. The Prophet and Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot- 6 of Swords, refers to the reconciliation of opposites, it may be applied to some result that is very astutely diplomacy applied. The positive and self-assured Judge of this situation, shows great compassion and wisdom involved in his/her decision. If it is an actual lawsuit or legal action, assuming positive circumstances, it is likely to be resolved with considerable fairness. It may be rough water ahead, and your emotions will fight you; However, deep down you know it is the right decision as one goes forward into the unknown.
When the Six/6 of swords is thrown during a reading, it implies:
- Objective knowledge.
- Justice.
- Understanding.
- Comprehensive perspective.
- Journey by water.
- Success after anxiety.
- Passage from difficulties.
If reversed it implies:
- Confusion because of extreme mental activity producing conflicting thoughts, ambiguity and indecision.
- Mistrust.
- Skepticism.
- Prejudices.
- Publicity.
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