Six of Wands

Wands, VI

Keywords

• victory
• recognition
• public acknowledgement
• well-earned confidence

Upright meaning

Victory, recognition, public acknowledgement, well-earned confidence.

Reversed meaning

Recognition withheld, private success, self-doubt after a win.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The rider returns wreathed, and people turn out to watch.

Element and place in the deck

Wands belong to fire. They speak of energy, passion, creativity, ambition and the will to act. Wands show where motivation lives and what lights you up.

The Six restores harmony: recovery, sharing, moving on after difficulty.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Wands, Two of Wands, Three of Wands, Four of Wands, Five of Wands, Seven of Wands, Eight of Wands, Nine of Wands, Ten of Wands, Page of Wands, Knight of Wands, Queen of Wands, King of Wands.