victory, recognition, confidence
Six of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
What Six of Wands means upright and reversed, with readings for love, money and career.
The picture and its symbols
Six of Wands shows a rider crowned with laurel passing on a white horse through a cheering crowd. It belongs to the suit of Wands, the element of fire (passion, action and challenge), and its rank carries the theme of harmony and recovery (Six). The card of effort becoming visible to others. Applause passes, though, so a reader also asks about the next step.
Upright meaning
victory, recognition, confidence. Your effort is recognized and you get a good result.
- Love
- A relationship blessed by those around you. Approach with confidence.
- Money
- The reward for your effort arrives, such as a bonus.
- Career
- Good news such as a promotion, an award or passing.
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Advice
- Rather than turning it over in your mind, make one small move first.
Reversed meaning
lack of recognition, pride, loss of face. You are not recognized as you hoped, or pride trips you up.
- Love
- The other person's response is cooler than expected.
- Money
- Results fall short of expectations.
- Career
- Credit may go to someone else, which stings.
- Yes or no
- No
- Advice
- Check whether enthusiasm is making you rush, and where your energy is leaking away.
Timing
Because this is a Wands card, change is likely to show quickly, within days to a few weeks.
The question this card asks
What are you proud of even if no one notices?
Draw the cards yourself
For entertainment and self-reflection only. Do not use a reading to make health, legal or financial decisions.