50. Le Six d’Epee

The Six of Swords from Tarocchino Arlecchino

About the Card

English Name(s)

The Six of Swords

Correspondences

  • Grand Etteilla: Card Number 58

Image Description

Six curved swords form an almond shape, with three on each side. The swords have black blades with red tips, and a middle section decorated in gold with blue or green. Pink ribbons are woven through the swords at the top and the bottom. A gold plate covers each of the places where the swords cross, at the top and the bottom. The upper plate has a picture of a Harlequin pointing a finger up and to the right. The lower plate has a picture of a Harlequin in profile waving his hand.

Meanings

Upright

Route, path, way, road, step, walk, promenade, means, medium, manner, fashion, expedient, race, career, delivery, send, broker.

Reversed

Declaration, publication, proclamation, poster, bill, publicity, notoriety, conspicuousness, authenticity, permit, license, denunciation, approval, denotation, designation, knowledge, discovery, unveiling, revelation, vision, apparition, appearance, confession, avowal, admission, profession.