Six of Wands
The Six of Wands represents victory, recognition, and self-confidence. It symbolizes public acknowledgment of achievements, similar to a triumphant celebration of one's accomplishments. However, this card also carries a reminder to maintain humility and continue pursuing further goals, as the journey is not yet complete. When inverted, it cautions against overconfidence and reminds one to focus on the greater good rather than self-absorption.
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Six of Wands Description
In this card, you can see that the guy is above all others. Literally. He’s got two laurel wreaths and his horse is all decked out. He’s sitting so straight and tall—this reminds me of Veterans Day parades. Our heroes are being honored for their service and appreciated for their hard work and sacrifice. This card is optimism, hope, and excitement. This isn’t always such a noble card, but it has that element of 'Look what I’ve done. See my accomplishments.' Self-confidence, a little bit of swagger, and a whole lot of pride. This card is similar to the Chariot, but instead of a private version of 'You’re the Best,' this is very public. It looks as if the person is being welcomed home. One of the things that I always notice with this card is that he’s still moving—he’s not finished yet. The horse is going on, so this is just a stop on the way to his goal. I think that the most successful people never stop setting goals for themselves. There is always something more to accomplish.
Six of Wands Inverted
Sometimes people become so full of themselves that it’s all they can think or talk about. I think that we all fall prey to this instinct throughout our lives, but some people decide to swim around in it until their fingers get all pruney. This card reversed speaks of a lack of confidence that’s expressed in either diffidence or arrogance. Either way, it’s a warning to keep an eye out for the greater good and spend less time looking in the mirror.
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