The Six of Swords is a profound and serious card; it suggests important matters have come to a head. Oddly enough this can mean your relationship has drawn to a close, or it may suggest that after a very difficult time your relationship has overcome any problems and you can move on. Whichever is the case, the long term prognosis is positive as you will progress to better things. Talking of moving, if you and your amour fancy a change of abode this could be the opportunity to check out what's on offer.

Singles should soon find their solo days are over. This is particularly the case if you are willing to set sail (or at least travel a bit). A holiday romance could have more staying power than you'd imagine.

Assuming your relationship is generally positive, you and your partner will move progressively closer. If your romantic road is rocky, at least you can enjoy a hiatus period of calm before any more conflict. Rocky or wonderfully romantic, any relationship can benefit from a holiday at this time.

The reversed Six of Swords tells you that you need to play the long game, your hopes are not likely to be fulfilled immediately but they stand a good chance of success in the fullness of time. This is frustrating but there isn't much you can do for now.

It could be that you know your relationship has turned into a cul-de-sac but for some reason you are reluctant to move on – why? Other couples may be overly clingy and need to allow each other some room before they stifle their relationship.

Singles need to be wary of being in love for love's sake. Don't be so desperate to find someone special that you will settle for anyone however unsuitable they may be.

Single or spliced, this is the time to get inventive, if old approaches don't work try something different.