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The Gold Foil Tarot-Six of Swords
Both the Rider-Waite-Smith card, and Tarot of the Old Path, focus on a more prosaic subject than the more Occult Western Hermetic Thoth Tarot Cards. Hence, the more mundane meaning illustrates the great difficulty of obtaining a reward. Waite's card, embellished in gold foil, 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 the sixth Sephiroth in between the Astral World of Yetzirah-The Formative world, and the Creative World of Briah.
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/Intelligence 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 Tarot of the Old Path- 6 of Swords
The Six of Swords of the Old Path implies balance.
The Tarot of the Old Path card depicts a young man balancing himself as he uses steppingstone to cross a flowing river. His windblown clothing is the yellow color of Air, the element of this card and he is holding two swords aloft for balance.
His destination is a lush island amidst calm waters, in the background.
His path is guided by feminine hands holding swords above the water. This is reminiscent of the legends of King Aurthur as young Lancelot is taken to the Magic Island of Women by the Lady of the Lake. The primary meaning of the Tarot of the Old Path Six of Swords, seems to be about an eminent move to a calm and peaceful place or travel by water to a better place.
The meaning of this card may also reveal that the querent had to make a difficult choice that may seem impossible and painful, but this cycle is at an end. Hence, we have a highly intellectual card, meaning justice, harmony, and laws upheld with sensitivity. It is a card of compromise and balance. The Gold Foil- 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. 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 and leaves the rough water behind and/or builds a bridge of intelligent choice above the waters/emotions of uncertainty.
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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