Six of Wands
UPRIGHT MEANING
The Six of Wands upright represents victory, recognition, and the confidence that comes from overcoming challenges. It symbolizes public acknowledgment, personal achievement, and the sense of pride that follows dedicated effort. This card highlights success earned through perseverance and the support of those who believe in you. Upright, the Six of Wands encourages embracing your accomplishments, standing tall in your progress, and allowing yourself to be seen and celebrated.
KEYWORDS:
victory, recognition, success, achievement, confidence, praise, progress, accomplishment, leadership, support, triumph, visibility, momentum, pride, positive results
REVERSED MEANING
The Six of Wands reversed represents self‑doubt, lack of recognition, or feeling overlooked despite your efforts. It can indicate setbacks, unmet expectations, or frustration when progress goes unnoticed. This card may point to internal insecurity, external criticism, or a need to redefine what success truly means to you. Reversed, the Six of Wands encourages reconnecting with intrinsic motivation, adjusting your expectations, and rebuilding confidence from within rather than relying on external validation.
KEYWORDS:
self‑doubt, lack of recognition, disappointment, insecurity, setbacks, criticism, low confidence, unmet expectations, invisibility, frustration, stalled progress, discouragement, misalignment, doubt, diminished pride