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Six of Wands
The image · A rider on a white horse wears a laurel wreath; the crowd raises their staffs and cheers.
Upright
- victory
- recognition
- confidence
- public praise
Your effort has been seen: a win, recognition, praise. Accept the applause graciously — and remember to thank the people who pulled with you.
Reversed
- feeling unrecognised
- complacency
- delayed success
Reversed, you may feel your work hasn't been recognised, or you care too much about others' opinions. Beware complacency after a win.
Love
In love, being admired and proudly introduced; reversed, don't run the relationship for appearances.
Work
At work, promotion, awards, a project that lands; reversed, if results go unseen, make them seen.
Yes or no?
Upright · Leaning yesRecognition and a good result are coming.
Reversed · Leaning noNot recognised yet, or you care too much about others' opinions.
Yes / No is only this card's leaning — the decision is yours.How they feel
They're proud of you and happy to show you off.
As advice
Accept the praise gracefully and thank those who helped you.
Ask yourself
Who deserves a thank-you for this success?
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Meanings follow the public Rider–Waite tradition, rewritten in plain words — for reflection and entertainment, not predictions.
Ace of Wands
Two of Wands
Three of Wands
Four of Wands
Five of Wands
Six of Wands
Seven of Wands
Eight of Wands
Nine of Wands
Ten of Wands
Page of Wands
Knight of Wands
Queen of Wands
King of Wands