SIX OF SWORDS

Buttercup: Healing, journey, and escape.

BUTTERCUP

Keywords: Escape, Wandering

In Christian tradition, Saint Clarus, a Frankish prince, fled his uncle’s pursuit after his father’s death, renouncing his claim to the throne to become a monk. He devoted himself to helping the weak and the poor, and the buttercup became his commemorative flower.

In the Six of Swords, an eagle carries an injured snake to an unknown destination. Birds symbolize sharp intellect, while the snake represents innate desires. The image suggests that even in physical and mental exhaustion, as long as one retains willpower and discernment, they can endure the trials of exile without fear.

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