Six of Wands
Secret whisperCrowned in laurel, ride on — the crowd sings what you have earned.
Upright meaning
Upright keywordsvictory, recognition, success, confidence
Success and public recognition. Your work is noticed; enjoy the moment and lead by example.
Reversed meaning
Reversed keywordsego, fall from grace, no recognition, self-doubt
Recognition is late, or pride is getting in the way. Let your results speak quietly and don’t measure yourself by applause.
About the suit of Wands
Wands belong to Fire: will, passion, ambition, creativity and work you care about. They speak of energy and action, of what you want and how boldly you go after it.
Reading the Sixs of the tarot
Sixes restore harmony: recovery, generosity and finding balance again.
In Waite’s own words (1910)
From A. E. Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, public domain. Original English text.
Divinatory meaning: The card has been so designed that it can cover several significations; on the surface, it is a victor triumphing, but it is also great news, such as might be carried in state by the King's courier; it is expectation crowned with its own desire, the crown of hope, and so forth.
Reversed: Apprehension, fear, as of a victorious enemy at the gate; treachery, disloyalty, as of gates being opened to the enemy; also indefinite delay.
The picture
A laurelled horseman bears one staff adorned with a laurel crown; footmen with staves are at his side.
