Tarot Arcana Six of Wands: Victory

Description: a young man with a wreath on his head sits on a horse, in his right hand he has a staff, also with a wreath. Around him are other people with staffs.

The main meanings of the card in the upright position:

• victory, success, glory;
• perseverance;
• leader potential;
• reconciliation, balance;
• advice: don’t be arrogant; appreciate friends who have overcome obstacles with you;
• good news, work will be crowned with success;
• successful period;
• promotion;
• liberation from tedious thoughts and worries;
• rising to the pinnacle of happiness in a union;
• pleasant news;
• solving a problem with a partner;
• wise decisions;
• reward for work done.

The main meanings of the card in the inverted position:

• bad news;
• success is delayed or completely intersected;
• betrayal, treason;
• defeat, failure, loss.

A horseman with a staff in his hand and a laurel wreath on his head solemnly enters the city. The rest of the staffs, as well as flags, flowers and other objects, are in the hands of the audience greeting him. In the «Aquarius Tarot» all the wands are in the hands of the rider, which, however, does not change the meaning of the card. This is the Triumphant, a person who has achieved his goal, brilliantly completed the most difficult task. It foretells the success of the undertaking: after all, you have already done so much, endured so many difficulties, covered most of the way. Therefore, do not lose heart, victory is already near.

In practice, this card means success beyond all expectations. And even in an inverted form, it retains its meaning; only success may come later than expected — or it will not go to you.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

Other names for this card: Six of Wands, Six of Scepters.

DESCRIPTION: This card depicts a ruler riding a horse. In his hand he holds a staff or rod with a laurel wreath, and on his head is the same wreath. He looks like a winner, for he rides past his foot soldiers with a solemn air. Element: Fire.

EXPLANATION: Victory is assured. Your efforts will bring success. Continue to persistently pursue your cause, for in the end you will win. You probably have powerful leadership potential. The number Six also symbolizes reconciliation, so it is obvious that your relationships will improve and reflect this ability to balance.

REVERSED MEANING: Expect bad news. Perhaps a competitor will be the winner at your expense. Your success is delayed or cut short, and what you have been working towards begins to fall apart.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: Persistent effort will be rewarded, but try not to become arrogant for too long or look down on others. Learn to accept the input of others who are willing to support your work and ideas. Appreciate your friends.

( N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying»)

The Six of Wands is a card of victory, success, glory and «national recognition», and hence joy, satisfaction. To be completely precise, it represents the unveiling of success, the proclamation of victory. So in everyday life it can mean just good news, without any pomp and circumstance. As a rule, this card shows that our work and our efforts will be crowned with success. Sometimes it is an unexpected «undeserved» success.

WORK: The card shows that we can count on success and recognition in our work. Our work will be rewarded and will not go to waste — we are now in a successful period. And this success is not of an ordinary scale, it is the highest score for a brilliantly passed exam, an ovation for a speech or a public appearance. This card falls to the winner of the elections, a popular artist, in general a person experiencing something joyful and interesting, and, speaking of everyday and mundane things — and to someone who has been promoted.

CONSCIOUSNESS: This card shows that our search for clarity and meaning in some problem will be crowned with success. This can also mean liberation from tedious thoughts and worries, which we have been waiting for a long time. Or a period of upsurge, giving such confidence in ourselves and our abilities, which we have never experienced before. Hence another meaning: a change in consciousness, replacing the «psychology of a loser» with the psychology of a winner.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Here, this winner card means that we are in for exciting, joyful experiences: the beginning of a new, wonderful union or a rise to the heights of happiness in an existing union. This card also shows that we will be able to resolve some long-standing problem related to a person or your partnership. On a mundane level, it can mean good news, pleasant news or a call that you may have been waiting for a long time.

Sixes in Tarot

The number «six» is associated with the Lovers card, the planet Venus and the astrological signs of Taurus and Libra. Venus is the planet of harmony, love, romance, marriage, peace, beauty, luxury, art, music, cooperation, balance and equilibrium.

The appearance of sixes in the layout indicates personal relationships, family, home, loved ones, creative events, education, romances and love affairs. Perhaps you will soon be getting married. There is a possibility that there will be a chance to continue your education or career prospects. Traveling during this period is unfavorable.

The number «six» reflects the energy of Yin: pleasant, harmonious, solid and pacifying. Sixes advise paying attention to the feelings and needs of other people, indicate a time favorable for marriage and improving relations with your partner. Home, family, children or elderly relatives require your attention now. In personal relationships, it is worth remembering such concepts as forgiveness and understanding. If there were problems in your relationship with your partner, now is the time to clarify all differences in views. If your question was about financial debt, now you will have the opportunity to settle everything and pay off.

Six of Wands Upright

Key words and phrases: Triumph. Completion. Greeting. Recognition. Rehabilitation. Realization of desires. Wise decisions. Success. Self-confidence. Public recognition. Good news. Diplomacy. Competition. Achievement. Problem solving. Reward. Fulfillment. Promotion. Honors. Victory. Applause. Encouragement. Correct composition.

Situation and advice: The Six of Wands is a card of triumph and victory. You will receive a reward for the work done, or you will be promoted. If you are a student, then the defense of the diploma will be successful, you will receive academic recognition for your work. You will achieve the desired goal, your efforts will be rewarded. The battle is won, and your victory is well deserved. Perhaps a trip awaits you soon. All problems will be solved. An agreement will be reached. There may be news of special importance, such as might be delivered by a royal messenger.

People: Winners. People who have received recognition.

Six of Wands Reversed

Keywords and Phrases: Defeat. Success is delayed. It is not a victory. Failure. Loss. Delay. Triumph eludes you. Victory in battle, but defeat in war. Advantage of the opponent. The other one wins. You do not accept the challenge. Bureaucracy. Infidelity. Lack of communication. Misunderstanding. Playing second fiddle in the orchestra. No sense of importance. Better luck next time. I am not respected!

Situation and Advice: The money or recognition you were hoping for is not coming your way, or you may not get it at all. This time, you are the loser. You did not accept the challenge, perhaps because you did not think you had the skills. You failed to reach the necessary agreement. Or perhaps you were simply misunderstood or had a poor communication. If your question was about a job, it is possible that the decision on your hiring will be postponed or that someone else will take the job. If you asked about a relationship, it seems that you feel that the relationship does not meet your needs. Apparently, your partner does not treat you with the respect you deserve, and as a result, you do not feel important. It is not much fun to sit in the back row all the time. The Six of Wands reversed can sometimes indicate infidelity in a marriage, but more likely it means that one spouse puts their own hobbies and interests first, and then their partner.

People:Constant losers. People who can't seem to win. Rivals.

The meaning and inner meaning of the Six of Wands Arcana

The meaning of the Six of Wands in the upright position:

• Servant, Attendant, Footman, Maidservant, Mercenary, Subordinate, Slave.
• Courier, Commissioner, Housekeeper.
• The interior of the house, the Household, the Family, all the domestic staff.

Other meanings of the Six of Wands Tarot in the upright position:

• a winner-triumphant, important news, success
• success, achievements, public recognition, property
• triumph, recognition, good news

The Six of Wands Tarot card in the right orientation is a card of triumph and success. It indicates that the work done in this area will bear fruit, and the Client will receive rewards and recognition. Having achieved success, the Client should be a magnanimous winner and make peace with his less fortunate rivals. If the result of some event or project is expected, the Six of Wands Tarot card indicates the receipt of favorable news.

Good news is on the way. Hopes will come true, wishes will be fulfilled. Gifts will be received. You have made or will soon make a significant conquest; you will win something. You have brought your affairs to success and are about to receive reward and recognition for your efforts.

Reversed Interpretation:

• Expectation, Hope, Settle, Trust, Promise yourself.
• Trust, Foresight.
• Fear, Apprehension.

Other meanings of the reversed Six of Wands Tarot:

• failure, fear, caution, treachery, delay
• continuation of problems, delay in news or bad news

The reversed Six of Wands Tarot card speaks of the problems that haunt the Client. Long-awaited news about the results of some event or project will again be delayed or will be unfavorable. There will be misunderstandings with colleagues and problems with people and equipment.

The reversed Six of Wands Tarot means delays, most likely caused by treachery. Your fears are justified. Prepare for battle: the enemy is at the gate. Betrayal, infidelity, obstacles that can overpower or destroy your enterprise.

Inner meaning

Here the Questioner can count on something new appearing on the scene, but this time the news is good. Expect very good news, a message of hope, news of victory. In addition, it is possible to indicate the imminent receipt of gifts. In any case, what you were hoping for will happen soon.

Sources:

1. N. Drewry«Tarot. A Step-by-Step Guide to Studying»
2. E. Kolesov«The ABCs of Tarot»
3. Unknown author«Basic Information for Reading Tarot Cards»
4. H. Banzhaf«A Self-Study Guide to Tarot»
5. Anthony Lewis«Tarot Made Simple and Clear»

Did you like the article? Share it on social networks or give it a plus.

When copying information, please leave a link to the article and a few kind words in the comments =)