Six of Wands
Upright Meaning
Victory, public recognition, success, progress.
Reversed Meaning
Fall from grace, private achievement, egotism.
Six of Wands in love, career and health
Love & Relationships
Upright Meaning
Success in love, common celebration of win, pride in partner.
Reversed Meaning
Jealousy of successes, lack of recognition in relationship, bruised pride.
Career & Work
Upright Meaning
Promotion, award, public recognition of merits, business triumph.
Reversed Meaning
Delayed promotion, lack of praise, hollow victory.
Health & Wellness
Upright Meaning
Recovery, victory over disease, great well-being.
Reversed Meaning
Slow recovery, lack of faith in healing, drop in morale.
Is Six of Wands a yes or no card?
Yes
Upright, Six of Wands is usually read as a yes: its energy supports moving forward. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
Advice
Be proud of your achievements. Accept praise and move on.
Warning
Remember those who helped you win. Pride goes before a fall.
Symbolism
- A figure wearing a laurel crown rides a horse through a cheering crowd.
Interpretation
Success is yours. Others are noticing your achievements. Enjoy the win, but keep moving forward.
Numerology
6 (Harmony and success)
Frequently asked questions
What does Six of Wands mean in tarot?
Victory, public recognition, success, progress. Success is yours. Others are noticing your achievements. Enjoy the win, but keep moving forward.
What does Six of Wands reversed mean?
Fall from grace, private achievement, egotism.
What does Six of Wands mean in love?
Success in love, common celebration of win, pride in partner. Reversed Meaning: Jealousy of successes, lack of recognition in relationship, bruised pride.
What does Six of Wands mean for career and work?
Promotion, award, public recognition of merits, business triumph. Reversed Meaning: Delayed promotion, lack of praise, hollow victory.
Is Six of Wands a yes or no card?
Yes. Upright, Six of Wands is usually read as a yes: its energy supports moving forward. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
What advice does Six of Wands give?
Be proud of your achievements. Accept praise and move on.