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Rider–Waite tarot card guide

Six of Wands

Explore how this card reads in both its upright and reversed orientations.

Six of Wands
Six of Wands
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Upright

Six of Wands upright

Meaning

The Six of Wands represents victory and success in the area of personal growth and self-expression. When this card appears in your spread, it suggests that you have achieved a significant milestone or goal related to your personal development, and are now being recognized and celebrated for your efforts. You may feel proud and confident in yourself and your abilities, as well as supported and appreciated by others. The Six of Wands can also indicate the need for recognition and acknowledgment in order to maintain motivation and momentum in your personal growth journey.

Daily prediction

If you draw the Six of Wands in a daily reading, it suggests that today may bring victory and success related to personal growth and self-expression. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or feeling proud and confident in yourself, this card encourages you to acknowledge and appreciate your achievements and progress. It's important to seek out recognition and acknowledgment from others in order to maintain motivation and momentum in your personal growth journey.

Six of Wands reversed
Six of Wands
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Reversed

Six of Wands reversed

Reversed meaning

In reverse, the Six of Wands may indicate a lack of recognition or success related to personal growth and self-expression. You may feel unappreciated or overlooked by others, or struggle with feelings of doubt and insecurity about your abilities. This card can also indicate a tendency to downplay your achievements or avoid taking credit for your successes.

Answering the question

If you are asking a specific question and draw the Six of Wands, it may indicate that you have achieved a significant milestone or goal related to personal growth and self-expression. For example, if you ask "Should I pursue this opportunity for professional development?" the Six of Wands may suggest that yes, pursuing new opportunities can bring success and recognition, as long as you're willing to acknowledge and appreciate your achievements along the way. This card can also indicate a need for recognition and acknowledgment in order to maintain motivation and momentum in your personal growth journey.

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