Six of Wands - Meaning of Six of Wands in Tarot Cards

The Six of Wands is the minor arcana counterpart of The Chariot. Both of these cards represent moments of victory and triumph. Sometimes in life, all we want to do is to win, to be number one. You can see this dream in the faces of athletes, politicians and other champions as they step into the winner’s circle. They all think that they are worthwhile, best and have won. This card can be associated with the assessment and analysis of your actions. This can also be associated with greater knowledge and improvement in order to be successful.

In readings, The Six of Wands appears when you have been working hard towards a goal and success is finally within reach. The recognition you have sought so long is yours. Now you can receive the acclaim, honor and reward that you deserve. If you do not feel close to victory now, know that it is on it’s way provided you are doing all you can to make it happen. The victory of this card does not have to involve beating someone else. You can triumph over yourself, the environment or the odds.

The Six of Wands also represents a healthy self esteem. Feeling good about your accomplishments is an important part of success, but too much pride can lead to arrogance and self inflation. When you see this card, check that you are not feeling superior to others. It is easy to forget that individual achievement is not really individual at all. Our talents begin in the divine, develop with the love and support of others and only in the end express through us. When The Six of Wands appears, enjoy your triumph and feel good about yourself.

The Six of Wands can be associated with triumph which means having your day in the sun. It can be related to being vindicated and walking away with the prize. This card can be associated with prevailing against all corners and coming out on top. To be specific, it can be related to achieving success. The Six of Wands can also be associated with receiving acclaim and being acknowledged. A person with this card gets a pat on the back, receives an award or citation and gets praise or a compliment. Such a person earns this appreciation and usually achieves recognition.

The Six of Wands can also be associated with the feeling of pride. A person with this card enjoys a high self esteem and holds his head up high. He always feels worthy of notice, has a high opinion of himself and puts himself above others. Such a person is usually arrogant, condescending and feels self important. In The Purgatorio, Dante considers pride the first and greatest sin that must be overcome by souls reaching towards heaven. These words should never be forgotten by such a person.

The Six of Wands can be associated with the following :

• Triumph
• Acclaim
• Pride