Six of Wands Overview
The Six of Wands represents victory, recognition, and success. After the struggles of the Five of Wands, you have emerged triumphant and are now receiving the recognition you deserve. This card indicates public success, achievement of goals, and positive acknowledgment from others. You have overcome obstacles and proven yourself, earning respect and admiration. This is a time to feel proud of your accomplishments and accept the praise being offered. Your confidence is well-founded and your leadership qualities are being recognized.
Card Imagery
A figure on horseback holds a wand with a laurel wreath, riding through a crowd of cheering people. The rider wears a wreath of victory and appears confident and proud. The crowd celebrates the figure's achievements and success.
Six of Wands in Readings
Often Appears With
Reading Position
Most commonly appears in the outcome position. Drawn reversed 29% of the time.
Six of Wands Upright Meaning
Love & Relationships
Relationship success, public recognition of love, or winning someone's heart.
In love, the Six of Wands indicates success and recognition in romantic matters. If you've been working on a relationship, you're likely to see positive results. For singles, this card suggests victory in love - perhaps winning someone's heart or receiving the romantic recognition you've been seeking. For couples, this may indicate public acknowledgment of your relationship, such as engagement announcements, marriage, or social recognition of your partnership. Your romantic efforts are being rewarded.
Career & Work
Professional success, career advancement, and recognition for your achievements.
Professionally, the Six of Wands represents significant career success and recognition. You may receive a promotion, public acknowledgment of your work, or achieve a major professional milestone. Your skills and efforts are being recognized by colleagues and superiors. This card often indicates leadership roles, successful project completion, or industry recognition. You have proven yourself and are now reaping the rewards of your hard work and dedication.
Finances & Money
Financial success, profitable investments, or recognition for financial acumen.
Financially, the Six of Wands indicates success and positive recognition of your financial decisions. Your investments or financial strategies are paying off, and you may be receiving acknowledgment for your financial acumen. This card suggests that your hard work toward financial goals is being rewarded with actual monetary gains. You may achieve a significant financial milestone or receive financial rewards that bring public recognition.
Health & Wellness
Health victories, recovery success, or recognition for wellness achievements.
The Six of Wands in health represents victory over health challenges and recognition for your wellness efforts. You may have successfully overcome an illness, achieved significant fitness goals, or received acknowledgment for your healthy lifestyle changes. This card indicates that your commitment to health and healing is paying off with tangible results. Others may recognize your transformation and look to you as an example of health success.
Spirituality
Spiritual achievement, recognition for spiritual growth, or overcoming spiritual challenges.
Spiritually, the Six of Wands represents achievement and recognition on your spiritual path. You may have overcome spiritual challenges, achieved important spiritual milestones, or received acknowledgment for your spiritual growth from teachers or community members. This card suggests that your spiritual efforts are bearing fruit and others recognize your wisdom and progress. You may be called to share your spiritual insights or take on spiritual leadership roles.
Six of Wands Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Six of Wands suggests that while you may be achieving success, it's not receiving the recognition you deserve or expected. You might be experiencing private victories that others don't acknowledge, or your achievements are being overshadowed by others. This card can also indicate false modesty, fear of success, or success that comes with unexpected burdens. Sometimes it suggests that you're seeking recognition for the wrong reasons or that external validation isn't as important as you thought.
Love Reversed
In love, the reversed Six of Wands can indicate that your romantic efforts aren't being recognized or appreciated as much as you'd like. You may be achieving success in your relationship privately but not receiving public acknowledgment. For singles, this card might suggest that your attempts to win someone's heart are going unnoticed. Sometimes this card indicates being modest about relationship success or preferring to keep romantic victories private.
Career Reversed
Professionally, the reversed Six of Wands suggests that your achievements aren't receiving the recognition they deserve. You may be succeeding in your work but not getting credit, or you might be avoiding the spotlight despite your accomplishments. This card can indicate imposter syndrome, where you don't feel you deserve success, or situations where others are taking credit for your work. Sometimes it suggests preferring to work behind the scenes rather than seeking public recognition.
Finances Reversed
Financially, the reversed Six of Wands may indicate achieving financial success without public recognition or acknowledgment. You might be building wealth quietly or achieving financial goals without external validation. This card can suggest being modest about financial achievements or preferring to keep monetary success private. Sometimes it indicates that financial success isn't bringing the satisfaction you expected.
Health Reversed
The reversed Six of Wands in health suggests achieving health improvements that others don't fully recognize or appreciate. You may be making significant progress in your wellness journey but not receiving the acknowledgment you deserve. This card can indicate being modest about health achievements or preferring to keep health victories private. Sometimes it suggests that health success isn't bringing the recognition you expected.
Symbolism in Six of Wands
Laurel Wreath
Victory crown
Public recognition of achievement
Horse
Forward momentum
Progress and advancement
Cheering Crowd
Public acclaim
Support and recognition
Wand/Staff
Creative energy and spiritual growth
Channel for will and creative force
Fire
Passion, creativity, and spiritual energy
The spark of inspiration and action
Advice from Six of Wands
Accept recognition gracefully and be proud of your achievements. Your success is well-deserved, but remember to stay humble and use your position to help others.
Affirmation
"I celebrate my achievements and accept recognition with grace and humility."
Reflection Questions
- 1What achievements in my life deserve more recognition?
- 2How comfortable am I with receiving praise and acknowledgment?
- 3In what ways can I use my success to help or inspire others?
- 4What victories have I accomplished that I haven't fully celebrated?
- 5How can I balance confidence in my achievements with humility?
Six of Wands FAQs
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