Six of Wands

SIX OF WANDS – Advancement

Upright and Reversed Keywords

Upright

Moving forward positively

Good news, career advancement

Help is on the way

Winning over competition

Reversed

Delays caused by red tape

Temporary disappointment

Betrayal or behind-the-scenes sabotage

Core Meaning

The Six of Wands says: you did the hard thing — and it’s working.

Recognition is coming. You’re being seen.

This card often arrives when someone is emerging from a long struggle and beginning to win their own energy back.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the victory is delayed — or someone may be blocking your success out of jealousy, control, or red tape.

Still, your direction is right. Trust it.

Carol’s Reflection

This is the “stop downplaying yourself” card.

When it hits, I’ll ask:

“Why are you shrinking right when you’re about to shine?”

Client Journal Prompt

What part of me deserves more recognition — and how can I honor it?

 Image Credit

Image: Ace of Pentacles from the Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot (1909 edition), illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith. Public domain.