Six of Wands
Six of Wands
The card depicts a young man with a victory wreath riding a white horse through a crowd of cheering people. The white horse represents strength, purity, and the success of an adventure. The wand held by the rider also has a wreath tied to it.
The older books say that although this is a card of victory, it is associated more with another person's victory from which you benefit. A small victory over some situation. Reputation.This card often represents a little good news--a pat on the back--and it sometimes indicates that you can hang onto someone's coat tails. You maybe cast in a good light--but that light is really a reflection of someone else's light. Let's say, for example, someone in your work unit does a *really* good job on a project. Now, if you are their supervisor, you may well get part or all of the credit.
It represents a point of perfect balance. It can be a real comfort zone--for a while, at any rate. You got your way, and things are going well. But don't unpack!
Excellent news. Victory, Pride, win-win situations, self-confidence, leadership, Journeys, nearness of news or event.
A fulfilled ambition. Greater success than you expect. Be bold and daring, audacity will pay off. Campaigns. Joy, optimism. A turning point. Going somewhere? Returning home? Either way, he is assuming victory, optimism produces the very success it desires and expects. Such belief will inspire others to follow him.
Success through labor. An increase in harmony of relationships. Possible leadership role in a journey. Friends can be helpful.
Victory, success, an out-of-town visitor, a trip or tour. Combined with the Ace of Wands - a book-signing tour; The World - International recognition; The Eight of Pentacles - a successful sales representative.
The Six of Wands is the Minor Arcana counterpart of the Chariot. Both of these cards represent moments of victory and triumph. Sometimes in life, all we want to do is win - to be declared number one. You can see this dream in the faces of athletes, politicians, and other champions as they step into the winner's circle. It's all been worthwhile. I'm the best. I've won!
In readings, the Six of Wands tends to appear when you have been working hard toward a goal, and success is finally within reach. The recognition you have sought so long is yours. Now you can receive the acclaim, honor and reward that you deserve. If you do not feel close to this victory as yet, know that it is on its way provided you are doing all you can to make it happen. The victory of this card does not have to involve beating someone else. You can triumph over yourself, the environment, or the odds.
The Six of Wands also represents a healthy self-esteem. Feeling good about your accomplishments is an important part of success, but too much pride can lead to arrogance and self-inflation. When you see this card, check that you are not feeling superior to others. It is easy to forget that individual achievement is not really individual at all. Our talents begin in the Divine, develop with the love and support of others, and only in the end express through us. How can we indulge in excess pride? In The Purgatorio Dante considers pride the first and greatest sin that must be overcome by souls reaching toward heaven.
When the Six of Wands appears, enjoy your triumph, feel good about yourself, but remember Dante's words: O gifted men, vain, glorious for first place, how short a time the laurel crown stays green. A breath of wind is all there is to fame, here upon earth: it blows this way and that, and when it changes quarter it changes name.
The Six of Wands indicates triumph/victory in your situation. You'll be able to progress in the development of all that's in your best interests. Progress may be in the form of good news which you receive, permitting you to proceed with your desires. Want to get on with things. To start a new project, way of life, or life style. Conditions of renewal are approaching, and when that happens, the time will be right and things will come together.
The Six of Wands, like the Four, represents an achievement or success in the pursuit of a creative venture. However, the Six of Wands contains a more public element of recognition by others in our community for the fulfillment of a creative effort. A struggle has been overcome, the goal has been reached, and it is publicly acknowledged and celebrated.
Rewards are delayed. Bad news in wake of victory. Watch out for a successful enemy.
Make a wreath of laurel and ivy and hang it above your bed along with a piece of paper upon which these words are written: "North, East, South, West, I am victorious, I am best." Keep these symbolic tokens from one full moon to the next, reciting the words on paper each morning and night. Then burn them and strew the ashes along the four corners of the house.