Six of Wands
The Six of Wands signals public victory and success, embodied by the warrior princess Yennenga whose prowess wins admiration. Though prized by her father, she rebels to claim her own path and recognition for her deeds. Upright, the card denotes victory, praise, achievement, reward, and fame. Reversed, it warns of ego, pride, disrepute, and a fall from grace.
Keywords
Character
YENNENGA
Origin
BURKINA FASO, Mossi Legend
Description
The Six of Wands represents victory and success. A warrior princess, Yennenga is her father's most prized fighter. Her skill is so great he never wishes to part with her, but she rebels. She seeks her own path and recognition for her deeds.
Upright
Victory, praise, achievement, reward, fame.
Reverse
Ego, pride, disrepute, a fall from grace.
Visual Description
A dark-skinned figure in a red dress rides a decorated black horse, holding a spear upright. Five additional spears stand vertically in the background among tall grasses, forming a line of banners or standards behind the rider. The horse and rider are adorned with colorful tassels, beads and metal ornaments, and the sky is a warm gradient of orange and peach. The card title "Six of Wands" appears at the bottom and the artist signature "yoshiyoshitani" is visible in the lower right.
Tarot of the Divine
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