Six of Wands: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the Six of Wands card upright

A rider with a laurel wreath on his wand rides through a cheering crowd. This is the card of public success: your effort is noticed and rewarded. It speaks of confidence and gratitude, and reminds you that victory belongs also to those who helped you.

Six of Wands reversed

• loss of recognition
• ego
• a delayed victory

Reversed, the Six shows recognition that does not come, success that is undermined by pride or a victory that is shared unfairly. Check whether you need outside approval, and whether you have thanked the people who supported you.

Six of Wands in love and relationships

In love it means a relationship that others admire, a proud moment or a victory over obstacles. Reversed, a need for admiration or a sense of being unappreciated.

Six of Wands in work and finances

At work it means a promotion, a successful presentation, praise from management and public recognition. Reversed, credit goes to someone else or your confidence falters.

Symbolism of the Six of Wands card

The laurel wreath is the traditional sign of victory. The white horse is purity and strength under control. The people on foot are those who support him, and the green wreaths on their staffs show a shared success.

Six of Wands in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, Six of Wands upright reads as “yes” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (victory, recognition), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.