Six of Swords

Moving towards quieter ground.

Transition
Moving on
Calmer waters

What the card shows

A boat carries passengers towards calmer water. The card speaks of leaving difficulty behind, slowly and with support.

Let the next step be manageable, even if the whole situation is not resolved.

The suit of Swords

Swords belong to air. They concern thought, truth, conflict and clarity. Swords cards ask how you think, speak and decide, and where the mind could be gentler.

Bring it into your body

A pose to pair with this card

Boat Pose

A balancing shape that asks for steadiness on the way across.

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A longer practice

Alternate nostril breathing

Air is the realm of the mind. Balanced breathing is a traditional way to steady busy thoughts.

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Questions to sit with

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What would make this transition a little gentler?

What am I moving away from?
Who or what is helping me through?

A few lines for yourself

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