Six of Wands

Six of Wands is one of the 56 minor arcana of the tarot, in the suit of Wands; in the Golden Dawn tradition it corresponds to Jupiter in Leo.

The Six of Wands rides through the crowd crowned with laurel. It is recognition for real effort, and the confidence that comes with it.

Symbols on the card

The laurel crown

Achievement acknowledged by others.

The rider

Moving forward with visible confidence.

The five supporting wands

The people who helped make the win possible.

Number and suit

Sixes restore harmony after the five: giving, receiving and moving on. Wands are fire: will, drive, creativity and the courage to begin.

Upright meaning

You are being seen for your effort. Accept the recognition and keep moving.

Love　Pride in each other, being appreciated publicly.

Work　A win, a promotion, positive feedback.

Inner life　Let yourself enjoy success without apologising for it.

Reversed meaning

Recognition is delayed or depends too much on others' opinion. Find your own measure.

Love　Needing approval to feel secure.

Work　Credit not given, or fear of stepping into the spotlight.

Inner life　Your worth is not decided by applause.

In a three-card spread

Situation

You are being recognised.

Challenge

Self-doubt or dependence on approval.

Advice

Accept success gracefully and share the credit.

Tarot and astrology

In the Golden Dawn system this card is the decan of Jupiter in Leo: the themes of Leo, expressed the way Jupiter acts. Leo →Jupiter →

Questions to sit with

• What would I be proud of even if no one saw it?
• Who helped me get here?

Through the suit

Tarot here is a mirror for reflection, not a prediction. The meanings follow the Waite-Smith tradition and the Golden Dawn attributions, in our own words.