Here we have the Six of Swords, which is aligned with Mercury in Aquarius and is known as the Lord of Earned Success. This card represents objectivity, understanding, a talent for analysis and strong vision. Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, which means its energies are expressed comfortably and even enhanced in this sign. They are both of the Element Air and Aquarius brings a natural affinity with science to Mercury's enquiring mind and an ability to easily express complex ideas, which is the mark of the true genius. A time when you need to look at events around you as they are and drop the wishful thinking about how you'd prefer them to be. It is a time of withdrawal and renewal and also turning inward to you intuition and intelligence to control your own destiny by analysing what has been happening and making better choices. When the Six of Swords appears in a reading for you, you can be sure that progress is possible now, particularly after a time of struggle and conflict. Peace and harmony are granted and allow you to regather your spirits and make new plans. There has been a period in the recent past where you have felt overwhelmed and helpless with anxiety and stress, so the good news is that you are moving away from that into more peaceful times. This is the card of sailing into calmer waters and can even mean you decide to travel to restore your energy and spirits as you need a change from the current environment that has been so taxing on you. Help is available to you when you look around and so problems turn from insurmountable obstacles to challenges that you feel you can now overcome. You are capable of deeper insights now that help you to move forward into a new and refreshing phase of your life. Image from "Magic Manga Tarot" © AGM Müller, 2008
