The Deck · Minor Arcana
Six of Wands
Minor Arcana · Wands

Six of Wands

Uprightvictory · public recognition · triumph · self-confidence
Reversedfall from grace · egotism · lack of recognition · hollow success

A proud rider crowned with a laurel wreath sits atop a majestic white horse, parading triumphantly through a cheering crowd of citizens. He holds a long staff adorned with another laurel wreath high in the air.

Five additional wands are carried by the crowd around him, pointing upward in a unified show of support. The horse is draped in a grand green cloth, illustrating that the rider's personal victory has become a source of collective pride and civic alignment.

Upright

The Six of Wands is the card of public triumph. Upright, it indicates that you have successfully navigated the chaos of competition and emerged victorious. Your achievements are recognized by your peers, boosting your self-confidence and standing in the community.

Reversed

Reversed, the card warns of a swift fall from grace or a hollow success driven by unbridled egotism. It suggests that you are being ignored by your peers, or that your pride has alienated the very people who helped you climb to the peak of your success.

The Threshold