Six of Wands Tarot Card Meanings
Ideas: Attribution, self-distrust, self-improvement
Traits: Considerate, courteous, hesitant, humble, indecisive, individualistic, modest, original, subtle
Emotions: Eagerness, enthusiasm, frustration, hope, insecurity, longing, nervousness, uneasiness
- Actions:
- Building a positive self-image
- Giving others proper credits
- Identifying a good leader
- Improving your leadership skills
- Sharing the spotlight with others
- Stopping following suit
Ideas: Achievement, conquest, success
Traits: Agreeable, confident, formal, glamorous, heroic, honorable, impressive, popular, proud, secure
Emotions: Cheerfulness, contentment, enjoyment, joy, optimism, pleasure, relief, satisfaction, triumph
- Actions:
- Attracting public attention
- Beating the competition
- Earning the admiration of others
- Following a capable leader
- Outperforming your peers
- Praising someone for a job well done
- Winning people’s heart with own abilities
Ideas: Bad winner, ego inflation, obsession
Traits: Disrespectful, egocentric, fanatical, flamboyant, narcissistic, pompous, pretentious, selfish
Emotions: Desire, disappointment, envy, humiliation, insult, jealousy, pride, shame
- Actions:
- Allowing your achievements to inflate your ego
- Being a bad winner
- Craving to be the center of attention
- Envying the achievements of others
- Looking down on people who seem less capable
- Making others feel bad about themselves
- Obsessing over a public figure
Six of Wands’ Advice
Personal Growth
Ultimately, the opinions of others won’t matter; you must, in the end, please yourself. What standards have you set? To what extent are you meeting them? Recognition is sweet … but meeting or exceeding your own personal criteria for success is even sweeter!
Relationship
How often do you praise your friend or partner? You may be underestimating how effective a few words of sincere affirmation can be. Recognition doesn’t have to be extravagant; often, all someone needs is a quiet expression of your appreciation.
Career
In the rush to get work done, your personal contributions may be celebrated—or overlooked. Recognized or not, your skills have value. If you get a moment in the sun, bask in it. If not, don’t allow yourself to be embittered when others get the recognition you feel you deserved.
Spirituality
Offer service quietly, and accept recognition with the same modest spirit. You aren’t working for the recognition, but there’s nothing wrong with allowing others to express the joy they take in the labor you provide.
