TRIUMPH ACCLAIM PRIDE
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TRIUMPHING having your day in the sun being vindicated walking away with the prize prevailing against all comers coming out on top achieving success Reversed Early Phase: You may see signs of success. Victory may be getting closer. Your day of vindication may be approaching. Someone may start winning. Late Phase: The victory is behind you. The time for success has passed. People are losing their concern with the contest. Chances for vindication are decreasing. You're no longer focused on winning. |
RECEIVING ACCLAIM being acknowledged getting a pat on the back receiving some honor or award getting praise or a compliment earning applause achieving recognition Reversed Early Phase: You may receive an award or acknowledgement. Hard work may begin to pay off. Your efforts may be recognized. Fame may become important. People may start taking notice. Late Phase: Praise and acclaim are fading. Your efforts are no longer being recognized. The prize or reward is behind you. Someone received a compliment or pat on the back. |
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enjoying healthy self-esteem strutting your stuff holding your head up high feeling worthy of notice having a high opinion of yourself putting yourself above others being arrogant condescending feeling self-important |
Reversed Early Phase: You may become more confident. Arrogance may become a problem. Someone may be condescending. Healthy pride may change to overconfidence. Late Phase: Your pride has taken a blow. You went through a humbling experience. You're feeling less confident. There's less arrogance now. People are no longer sure of themselves. |
Description
The Six of Wands is the minor arcana counterpart of the Chariot. Both of these cards represent moments of victory and triumph. Sometimes in life, all we want to do is win—to be number one. You can see this dream in the faces of athletes, politicians, and other champions as they step into the winner's circle. It's all been worthwhile. I'm the best. I've won!
In readings, the Six of Wands appears when you have been working hard toward a goal, and success is finally within reach. The recognition you have sought so long is yours. You can receive the acclaim, honor, and reward you deserve. If you do not feel close to victory now, know that it is on its way provided you are doing all you can to make it happen. The victory of this card does not have to involve beating someone else. You can triumph over yourself, the environment, or the odds.
The Six of Wands also represents a healthy self-esteem. Feeling good about your accomplishments is an important part of success, but too much pride can lead to arrogance and self-inflation. When you see this card, check that you are not feeling superior to others. It is easy to forget that individual achievement is not really individual at all. Our talents begin in the Divine, develop with the love and support of others, and only in the end express through us. How can we indulge in excess pride?
In the Purgatorio Dante considers pride the first and greatest sin that must be overcome by souls reaching toward heaven. When the Six of Wands appears, enjoy your triumph, feel good about yourself, but remember Dante's words:
O gifted men, vainglorious for first place, how short a time the laurel crown stays green A breath of wind is all there is to fame here upon earth: it blows this way and that, and when it changes quarter it changes name.6
Some Possible Opposing Cards
Tower—humility, loss of acclaim
Five of Cups—loss, defeat
Ten of Swords—self-deprecating, in the pits
Five of Pentacles—rejection, lack of recognition
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Chariot—triumph, self-confidence
Sun—acclaim, prominence
Nine of Cups—self-satisfaction, achieving what you want
