Six of Wands
Affirmation
I value sincere praise.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Wands
- Archetype:
- Numerology:6 (The Adjustment: cooperation, collaboration, interaction)
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
A laurelled horseman bears one staff adorned with a laurel crown; footmen with staves are at his side.
Light Meaning
- Outperforming your peers
- Winning a competition
- Being recognized as a capable person
- Having your moment in the spotlight
- Being cheered on by the crowd
- Getting an award
- Earning the admiration of others
- Telling someone, Good job!
Shadow Meaning
- Being a bad winner
- Allowing your achievements to inflate your ego
- Looking down on people who seem less capable
- Craving to be the center of attention
- Giving or receiving insincere praise
- Envying the achievements of others
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •What kind of recognition do I crave? Why?
- •How freely do I praise the achievements of others?
- •What happens when the parade is over?
Personal Meaning
Triumph after great effort. Enjoy the moment, for it will be well earned.
Triumph after great effort.
Triumph after great effort. Enjoy the moment, for it has been well earned.
Personal Reversed Meaning
Be careful of arrogance as a result of your success, for you could end up turning away others with your self-importance or self-absorption.Alternatively, the potential for success is there, but you might block it from manifesting fully. Open yourself to embrace victory, for it will be well earned.
Arrogance as a result of your success. You might have turned others off with your self-importance or self-absorption.Alternatively, the potential for success was there, but it was blocked from manifesting fully.
You may be leaning toward arrogance as a result of your success, and may be turning away others with your self-importance or self-absorption.Alternatively, the potential for success is there, but you are blocking it from manifesting fully. Open yourself to embrace victory, for it has been well earned.
Fortune Telling
- •Someone is planning a party for you, but not everyone feels so good about your recent success
- •Watch out for envious friends