Symbolism
A rider on a white horse wears a laurel wreath and carries a wand crowned with another wreath. Around him walk people with raised wands, cheering. It is a victory parade. The horse is covered with a green cloth, the color of growth, and the rider looks straight ahead: success has been earned, and the road continues.
Six of Wands upright
The Six of Wands brings victory and recognition. Your efforts are seen and appreciated. Enjoy the moment and let yourself be proud, while remembering the people who helped you get here.
Six of Wands reversed
Reversed, the Six of Wands points to a lack of recognition or doubt in your own success. It can also warn against arrogance. True confidence doesn't depend on applause.
Reversed keywords: lack of recognition, self-doubt, pride before a fall.
Six of Wands in love and relationships
A relationship you are proud of, or a moment when you feel appreciated. Confidence makes you attractive.
Six of Wands in love: feelings, reversed, yes or no →
Six of Wands at work and in your career
Promotion, success in a project, praise or an award. Your visibility is growing.
Six of Wands and money
A good result and the fruit of effort. Don't spend it all on celebrating.
Is Six of Wands a yes or no card?
Upright, the Six of Wands is a clear yes. Reversed it is a maybe: success is possible, but confidence needs strengthening.
Six of Wands in a spread
In the past position it points to where this began: public success, recognition and well-earned confidence. That earlier chapter still colors the situation now.
In the present position it names the energy around you right now: recognition, success, confidence.
In the future position it shows where things are heading if nothing changes, and what you can do about it: accept recognition with gratitude and stay grounded.
The card’s advice
Accept recognition with gratitude and stay grounded.
Wands: Fire: action, passion and energy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Six of Wands mean in tarot?
The Six of Wands brings victory and recognition. Your efforts are seen and appreciated. Enjoy the moment and let yourself be proud, while remembering the people who helped you get here.
Is Six of Wands a yes or no card?
Upright, the Six of Wands is a clear yes. Reversed it is a maybe: success is possible, but confidence needs strengthening.
What does Six of Wands reversed mean?
Reversed, the Six of Wands points to a lack of recognition or doubt in your own success. It can also warn against arrogance. True confidence doesn't depend on applause.
What does Six of Wands mean in love?
A relationship you are proud of, or a moment when you feel appreciated. Confidence makes you attractive.