Notes on the Six of Wands
(Winning Hearts and Minds)
Artist’s Notes:
Victory comes in many forms. For a musician or actor, the largest triumph is not only getting out there on a stage to perform but getting recognition for one’s efforts. When you look out and see an audience loving the energy that you are giving out and giving you their energy in return, it is psychologically and energetically like having sex with each one of them simultaneously. It might not be as fulfilling as true intimacy yet it is sweet.
Then again there are worst definitions for a victory than being appreciated for what we do best.
Description of the Archetype:
The suite of Wands deals with force-creative, spiritual, and vital. Sixes represent balance and harmony. When creative and spiritual force reaches a balance there is a victory over whatever forces within or without that were causing the imbalance in the first place. This victory increases self-confidence and allows one to optimistically expect to triumph over future imbalance and difficulties. Imagine how liberating it is when blockages to creativity or spirituality have been removed and new expansion made possible.
Astrological Correspondence:
Jupiter in Leo – Jupiter in Leo is a very lucky and charismatic energy. It attains much in whatever it endeavours (especially if it can stay out of the way of its own ego) and inspires others to aspire to the same heights. Jupiter in Leo tends to be a bit dramatic and plays to its audience, after all, it truly feels that it cannot be beaten but it is also magnanimous, believing in giving back to those ‘less fortunate.
Jupiter in Leo tends to be strongly opinionated and will have problems with anyone who ‘dares’ to disagree. The energy is also one that attracts and is attractive to children as there is a strong protective streak associated with it.
In a Reading:
When the Six of Wands comes up in a reading there is optimism and victory in the offering. One’s talents are being recognized and admired and it feels as if we have reached new heights in our endeavours. Often this card denotes that one is in the position to inspire others to develop their own abilities and follow us out onto the stage. When this card comes up in the past position, it can refer to reflecting and relying on past victories and one’s ‘glory days’.
When the Six of Wands turns up reversed or badly aspected in a reading it may show that one is filled with doubts and not able to see how talented one has become or believes that one can be appreciated. It can also refer to overconfidence and the belief that one has made it when really they are just at the start of their journey.
–GAR
Fate’s Whisper:
It can be said that the passion of the Tiger is to inspire change in all he touches and sees. A gift was born when honed it to its highest peak. The dance of transcendence was once a rumour that only made dragons laugh. The idea they could go higher to them meant they were not the highest thing on the pyramid of authority. While they would later regret not taking it more seriously one dragon, in particular, took these rumours to heart.
The first daughter of the Spider who sought power above all else put in the work. She ventured into the world finding the clues the Tiger left behind. As she got closer her passion began to manifest on her body and change her. Upon completing this dance she became the first phoenix and master of reincarnation. The dragons who doubted now followed her footsteps giving birth to lesser phoenixes and giving life more purpose.
Like the breadcrumbs, the Tiger left behind we all seek our greater purpose. While it might be stressful keep in mind that we are surrounded by more people as we walk through life. It is our responsibility to spark that start we ourselves had to find in them. While not ideal it is important regardless of our feelings.
–NF