The Two of Cups often predicts a happy meeting between friends or lovers.  In this card, opposites come together in a harmonious union. The Six of Swords predicts peace after a period of turmoil. It gives a gentle a push in a new direction, towards a calmer destination.   The combination of the Two of Cups and the Six of Swords shows a relationship in transition.

• Making the choice to move on
• Improvement within a relationship
• Parting ways
• Timing: January-July
• Going on a trip with a partner
• Partnership with a foreigner
• A safe haven
• Long distance relationship
• Taking distance from a partner
• A relationship in a phase of transition
• End of difficulties within a partnership
• A harmonious and balanced partnership
• Taking a relationship to the next stage
• Moving away from a problematic partner
• A short-lived romance
• A meeting of minds
         

To understand the elemental relationships between the cards, we should always take into account their actual meaning. The elements of the cards are Water (Two of Cups) and Air (Six of Swords). This is a balanced combination as the Water card shows our feelings about a situation while the Air card adds the necessary dose of reason to whatever goal we are planning to pursue. Both cards show resolve and the need for balance.