Six of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

A rider wearing a laurel wreath moves through a cheering crowd. The Six of Wands is victory and recognition: your effort is seen, and others celebrate your success.

• Suit:Wands — Fire
• Keywords:victory, recognition, confidence, success
• Reversed:lack of recognition, pride, fear of failure
• Yes or no:Yes

What the card shows

A man rides a white horse through a crowd, a laurel wreath on his head and another tied to his wand. People raise their wands around him.

This is a public triumph.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Six of Wands brings success, praise and confidence. A goal is reached, and others notice. Enjoy it — recognition fuels the next step.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, recognition may be delayed or withheld, or pride and fear of failure are getting in the way. Do not let others’ applause define your worth.

In love and relationships

In love it shows a confident, proud partnership and admiration. For singles, confidence makes you visible.

In work and money

At work, it favours promotions, awards and successful launches. With money, it points to rewards for effort.

As advice

Accept the recognition and let it build your confidence.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille the Six of Batons shows six crossed clubs in a balanced lattice. In the Thoth deck the card is Victory: six wands in harmony, success through balanced forces.

Questions to reflect on

• Which success am I not letting myself enjoy?
• Whose recognition do I really want?
• What does victory mean to me?

Frequently asked questions