Minor Arcana · Wands · No. 27
Upright · recognition, victory, confidence
Reversed · arrogance, need for approval, delayed success
The Six of Wands shows a laurel-crowned rider on a white horse parading through a crowd, holding a staff topped with a laurel wreath. The laurels on his head and staff stand for victory and honor. The white horse symbolizes success won through pure will, and the people following with staffs represent support and recognition. The green cloth draped over the horse shows growth and hope, telling us this victory is the start of further progress.
“Victory as your effort is recognized”
recognitionvictoryconfidence
Victory and recognition for your efforts. This is a good time to step forward with confidence.
Upright, the Six of Wands marks a moment of victory, when your efforts are publicly recognized and applauded. Visible achievements like passing an exam, a promotion or an award may come along with a great reputation. Your confidence soars and people around you trust you and follow your lead. Enjoy your success proudly, and thank those who stood by you, so the honor lasts.
Advice · Own your achievements and be ready to be recognized.
✓ Try · share your achievements with pride
✕ Avoid · coming across as a show-off
A question to ask yourself
What have you accomplished?
“Being swayed by the need for approval”
arroganceneed for approvaldelayed success
The need for approval takes over, or success is slow to show. Other people’s opinions can easily shake you.
Reversed, the Six of Wands shows not getting the recognition you hoped for, or emptiness after success. Clinging too hard to others’ opinions may shake your self-worth, or you may feel someone stole your credit. There’s also a risk of losing support through arrogance. Acknowledge the journey you made yourself rather than chasing outside applause, and your heart will steady again.
Advice · Your own satisfaction matters more than anyone’s praise.
✓ Try · set your own standard for feeling satisfied
✕ Avoid · clinging to what others think of you
A question to ask yourself
Whose approval do you feel you need?
Your past was a time of victory as your effort is recognized. Read it as the background that shaped your current situation.
Right now is a time of victory as your effort is recognized. Read it as the strongest force at work right now.
Ahead lies a time of victory as your effort is recognized. Read it as where things are heading if they continue as they are. If reversed, it can signal that this flow may be blocked or delayed.
Upright leans toward yes — Victory as your effort is recognized
Reversed leans toward no — Being swayed by the need for approval
As a Minor Arcana card, treat it as a lighter answer about an everyday choice.
The Six of Wands with The Sun means dazzling success that everyone can see. It’s a top pairing where honor and joy overlap in a big way.
The Six of Wands meeting the King of Wands uses victory as a springboard to firmly establish your leadership. You may rise to a position leading an organization.
Your confidence comes across as attractive. You’re letting their reactions sway you too much.
The need for approval takes over, or success is slow to show. Other people’s opinions can easily shake you. Reversed, the Six of Wands shows not getting the recognition you hoped for, or emptiness after success. Clinging too hard to others’ opinions may shake your self-worth, or you may feel someone stole your credit. There’s also a risk of losing support through arrogance. Acknowledge the journey you made yourself rather than chasing outside applause, and your heart will steady again.
Upright leans toward yes, and reversed leans toward no. As a Minor Arcana card, treat it as a lighter answer about an everyday choice.
recognition, victory, confidence / arrogance, need for approval, delayed success