Six of Wands Tarot Card: Meaning and Symbols

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Six of Wands

The Laurel Wreath

The energy of the card

A rider crowned with laurel approaches on a white horse, a victory wreath hanging from his wand. He brings good news. The card stands for success, recognition and confidence.

Your path with this card

Success grows from many single steps, and every victory opens the view to the next. The card invites you to accept your success, celebrate it and share it with others.

  • Which success can you allow yourself to own right now?
  • Who would you like to share your joy with?

In the shadow

The applause of others can become addictive. The card invites you to anchor your worth within yourself and wear the wreath with gratitude.

The image and its meaning

A rider wearing the victor’s laurel wreath trots through the crowd.

Rider and horse wear the colors of life. Perhaps the victor has successfully completed a tournament or won a contest. The other 5 wands salute the victor’s wand – the crowd stands behind the rider and his mission.

Now it is time to enjoy the past efforts and to let yourself be rewarded. Go ahead and let even a little too much recognition reach you for once. Overall, the card promises a positive turn of events and the victorious conclusion of an important matter.

Related cards

The Chariot

Tarot The Chariot

The Chariot wins the victory through will and direction. The Six of Wands shows the moment after – the entrance with the wreath.

The Sun

Lenormand The Sun

In the Lenormand, The Sun carries the same energy: success, confidence and a light that others can see.

Symbols on the card

  • Mann mit Lorbeerkranz · Sieg, AnerkennungSymbolisiert Ruhm, Erfolg und öffentliche Würdigung.
  • Menschenmenge · ÖffentlichkeitAnerkennung durch andere – kollektive Beobachtung.
  • Pferd · Antrieb, UnterstützungDas weisse Pferd symbolisiert edlen Charakter und Bewegung.
  • Stab mit Kranz · ErrungenschaftDer Kranz ist ein klassisches Siegeszeichen.
  • Weisse Kleidung mit rotem Umhang · Ehre, ReinheitDie Farben zeigen Würde, Mut und Führungskraft.