The Six of Wands symbolizes victory, recognition, and public acclaim for one's achievements.
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Six of Wands (Upright)
The Six of Wands is a card in the tarot deck that typically represents triumph, victory, success, and recognition.
The Six of Wands person is very confident in their abilities and those who surround them are as well. This person is a leader, in other words "they got this".
This card definitely doesn't represent feelings of shyness, rather it represents feelings of the upmost confidence.
Six of Wands (Reversed)
When the Six of Wands appears reversed in a tarot reading, it can suggest feelings of self-doubt, lack of recognition, or setbacks in achieving success. It may indicate that despite efforts, there could be obstacles or delays in receiving the expected recognition or praise.
Alternatively, it could indicate someone is very arrogant and is overly prideful.
Six of Wands Sign
While the Six of Wands itself doesn't directly correlate to a specific zodiac sign, it embodies qualities of success, recognition, and achievement.
This is because Wands correlate with the Fire energies: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
These attributes can resonate with individuals born under various signs, depending on their personal experiences and the context of the reading, but tends to resonate more towards the Fire signs.
In a reading, remember it's not about the sign per-say, but more the energies represented. We all have numerous signs in our birth chart, and at any given point any of the signs or energies can be prominent.
Numerology for Six of Wands in Tarot
In tarot, the number six represents momentum forward away from conflict (remember the number 5 representing conflict?).
The number six helps to find solutions to previous conflict, whether internal or external. This is movement forward.
Six in tarot also represents the light after the darkness.
When applied to the Six of Wands in tarot, this numerological significance adds depth to the card's meaning. It suggests that the success and recognition depicted in the card are achieved through balanced efforts and a harmonious approach to one's goals.
Season for Six of Wands
The Six of Wands doesn't have a specific season associated with it in traditional tarot interpretations. However, it's often seen as a card of triumph, success, and recognition, which can occur at any time of the year depending on the individual's circumstances and efforts.
Its meaning and message can be relevant regardless of the season.
Six of Wands Illustration Description
In the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck, the illustration of the Six of Wands typically features a victorious figure riding a horse, holding a wand adorned with a wreath or laurel leaves. The rider is often depicted wearing a crown and being celebrated by a cheering crowd. The scene exudes a sense of triumph, with the rider being honored and recognized for their achievements. The horse's posture and the upward motion of the wand suggest progress and advancement.
Overall, the illustration captures the essence of success, acclaim, and public acknowledgment depicted by the Six of Wands.
There are many different versions of this card in many different decks today, so always pay close attention to the imagery when interpreting the card.
Key Takeaways and Tips in a Reading
The Six of Wands is usually positive, but pay attention to any surrounding cards to indicate whether or not there are nuances of too much pride or arrogance going on. You will know, just use your intuition and interpret the card how it feels right.
The same goes for the negative position, especially with this card.
There are positive and negative aspects to all cards so it's not enough to label a card as all good or all bad.
As always, take what resonates and do not try to force what does not resonate to fit.
Most importantly, always use your own intuition. Tarot is meant to empower you and confirm your intuition.