The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”
– Sun Tzu
Recognition, triumph, public rapport, pride, acknowledgment of achievements
Overview
Victory energy, influence, and attention
The Six of Wands is all about basking in the light of glory. There is great rapport and celebration surrounding all that you’ve overcome. This is a card acknowledging your triumph, and symbolizes that other’s recognize it too. It’s time for your victory parade to unfurl; you’ve beat the odds.
Symbolism
A man with a red tunic its atop a white horse , adorned with a decorative bridle. Around the crown of his head is a laurel, symbolic of victory. One hand holds the reins while the other holds a staff with a decorative wreath attached to its peak. A Laurel encircles the top There are five wands in the foreground all raised in unison. Each of the other
Meaning
Recognition
Someone has recognized you for your hard work and has honored you for your service. Whether big or small, this card is extremely positive. There is no doubt you will obtain everything you have dreamed, or so it feels.
Accomplishment
This card is that of accomplishment. Internally the universe recognizes your victory, as you do. It provides you a boost of inspirational energy that brings your work greater potentials. In its largest form it is public recognition and honor for an accomplishment or service. Gifts, social status, and inspiration come to you as a result.
Victory
The nectar of the Gods probably tastes as good as victory feels. This is a card of success. You’ve earned this recognition; you know this success.
Whatever you are fighting for, you will come up on top much to the pleasure of those around you. Your name will be screamed across the galaxies and written in the history books. There is something glorious about this moment considering the trials it followed.
Pride
This card can be seen as the pride that others feel for you that fills your soul with strength. The feeling of being unconquerable to the rest of the world, for the whole world stands behind you in this moment.
Six of Wands Reversed
Victory is sweetest when you’ve known defeat.
– Malcolm Forbes.
Setbacks, lack of recognition, ego, unappreciated, overconfident
Personal Win
Though your recognition and bounty maybe small, a victory is only a great as the party you throw after it. Take this small win and turn it into a milestone. Use that energy to move forward onto greater horizons.
Stolen Valor
This may not be your victory; and if it is much smaller than you had expected it to be. Nonetheless, you feel its empowerment.
Played a part
Whether you watched valor in action or were part of a group that made something happen; you feel a portion of the shared honor among you and your teammates.
Delay of Victory
In some cases, it can also be perceived as a delay to victory. Overall this card is very positive and does not carry a major negative influence unless surrounded by extremely negative cards. In its worst forms it can be stolen valor, credit, or victory.
Be Humble
No one likes to cheer for the person who think they deserve it all, already. Humble yourself. You played a big role in the success, but you couldn’t have done it alone. Give credit where credit is due.
Wasted Efforts
Internally, it feels like no one can see how much you’ve overcome. Despite the fact that you have come so far, it’s lost on everyone who’s witnessed your rise. The big picture is hard to see for small minded people. Don’t take it to heart.
Stumbling in your golden light
This moment is all about you, and you managed to trip and fall flat on your face. All it took was one misstep to go from hero to zero.
