Six of Wands
Minor Arcana · Suit of Wands
- victory
- recognition
- success
- confidence
- self-doubt
- fall from grace
- lack of recognition
- ego
In the picture
A rider crowned with a laurel wreath sits on a white horse, holding a wand also topped with a wreath. People on foot carry wands around him in a victory procession.
Upright meaning
The Six of Wands is public success. Your efforts are noticed and rewarded, and you can ride in with your head held high. The card favours confidence, praise, and the support of the people around you.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, recognition is slow to come, or success goes to your head. It can point to self-doubt after a setback, or to caring too much about what others think. Your worth doesn't depend on applause.
About the suit of Wands
Wands are the suit of fire: energy, ambition, creativity and action. Wands cards often come up around new projects, work you care about and the drive to make things happen.
