Six of Wands
The Six of Wands signifies victory, public recognition, and a rise in status, highlighting leadership, authority, and the confidence of a winner. It can also point to pride, the pursuit of a good reputation, and the rewards that come from success. Reversed, it warns of undeserved honors, empty victories, damaged reputation, or corrupt leadership and unfair distributions of credit. In magickal practice the card is used to attract success and promotions, while reversed it can be used to expose fraud or represent corrupt authority.
Keywords
Description
A victory is won; an honor is bestowed; a promotion; a rise in status; respect; success; dignity; touting one's own accomplishments; clout; authority; leadership; being respected, appreciated, and admired; being of a social status or position of authority that sets one above criticism; striving to build a good reputation; the confidence of a winner; rewards are gained; a shallow or overly grand display of mock respect; The emperor parades around in his birthday suit and no one seems to mind.
Reversed
One who is honored by society but is undeserving of respect; a defeat; an empty victory; a fraud; a corrupt leader; undeserved reward; not getting credit where deserved; an unfair distribution of accolades and other rewards; getting what was wanted but not experiencing the pleasure expected; an embarrassment; a damaged reputation; a lack of gratitude or a lack of appreciation.
Magickal Uses
Use in magick to bring success, honors, and promotions, or to increase your self-esteem and confidence. Reversed, use to bring about the exposure of a fraud or to represent a corrupt authority figure or an unfair system of reward.
Visual Description
A woman stands elevated above a crowd with one arm raised and a long wooden staff held aloft in her other hand; a hawk perches on her shoulder. She wears layered yellow and rust-colored robes with a purple sash, and five figures below lift their own wands toward her in salute. Golden autumn trees frame the scene against a clear pale blue sky. At the bottom a ribbon-like panel reads 'Six of Wands'.
Modern Spellcasters tarot
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