Six of Wands

The Six of Wands depicts a victory parade, with a heroic lamb wearing a laurel wreath, riding a white horse and surrounded by supporters. The white color represents purity, the horse symbolizes strength, and the red cloak signifies energy and passion. The lamb holds a wand adorned with a victory wreath, embraced by joyous lambs.

Upright Meaning

The Six of Wands signifies honor and reputation, symbolizing the attainment of status or promotion. Even without a visible victory, it represents significant progress. This card shows the lamb receiving recognition and praise, a symbol of success achieved through competition. The optimistic fire element indicates that belief in oneself and effort will lead to success. Emotionally, it signifies success through shared goals.

Keywords: Honor, victory, progress, confidence, good news

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Six of Wands has several implications: the victorious rider falls, becoming a loser; confidence turns to arrogance, leading to failure; good news becomes bad news; or success is delayed. It suggests failed plans and false courage or optimism born from fear or insecurity. Unlike the upright card, it indicates the arrival of bad news or uncertainty, causing anxiety. It can also signify giving up too soon, missing out on potential success.

Keywords: Retreat, arrogance, internal conflict, scattered energy, delayed success