Notes on the Six of Wands
(Victory Over Prey)
Artist’s Notes
At a certain stage of life, victory can be defined as being able to fulfil your abilities in the best way possible and make it look, if not effortless, consistently doable. No one starts out there and indeed before one can reach this point of functionality, one may have to achieve many smaller victories along the way. Such as learning to hunt and attract a mate and together raising a family. Further victory is added when you can teach those who come after how to do the same.
It is easy along this road to fall prey to self-doubt or to get lost in one’s own illusions about who we are, thus each small victory is won not merely over life but over one’s own lower nature itself.
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. Whatever contest inner or outer that is in the offering will be triumphant. Steps may have to be taken so that this win is not at the expense of others. Often this card denotes that one is in the position to inspire others with optimism and a can-do spirit. 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 does not see how to win out over them. It can also refer to overconfidence and the belief that one has won when in reality that may not be the case
–GAR
Fate’s Whisper:
In a time before the human’s comprehension of Daemon kin, the beings called the Lords of Sin were pupils to a rather whimsical tiger.
Among them, Gluttony took to his teachings to heart. In a spur of life, they would hunt together. Friends and hunting partners, they wreaked havoc on those ancient hunting grounds unlike any other. They would laugh about their failures and successes like time wasn’t even there. Who would have thought a Daemon who liked to eat above all else would sport such life and passion? Some say to this day they still hunt together every century or so when it is the down season.
The joy of the hunt was shared by 2 unlikely people and brought great joy as they partook in their love. Whether your hobby is small or large now is the time to indulge in it to its fullest. This may be temporary but it is necessary for your greater growth as you trek on in your life. Take the torch and push on as you hone who you will be. As the Tiger and Gluttony did, it is better to live with no regrets and save your regrets for a time when they are more welcome.
–NF
