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The Gold Foil Tarot- Six of Wands
The Rider-Waite-Smith/Gold foil Tarot -6 of Wands, depict a laurel wreathed horseman riding victoriously through an adoring crowd. He is bearing one of the fertile-leafy staff, while the crowd of footman bears the other Five all in celebration of his victorious exploits. Therefore, the primary meaning of this card is Victory Triumphant. However, it is also great news, such as it might be carried in state by the King's courtier. Hence, it is expectation crowned with desire and/or the crown of hope.
The Tarot of the Old Path- 6 of Rods
Since Fire is the Alchemical Element that the Six of Rods or the 6 of Wands represent, the clothing on horse and man of the Old Path Tarot, are of fiery colors and the Wands are aflame with colors of autumn. The Knight of the Six of Rods has removed his helm and is sitting astride his resting horse, implying victory after contest. The Laurel wreath around his neck is also the symbol for Victory. The five rods of birch are behind him, and the sixth rod of birch is carried in his hand. The golden glow of the Sun is upon him and all triumphant.
The primary message of this card is victory after struggle, even if only diplomacy and discussion is required to bring about success.
The 6 of Wands also depicts this leader as extremely loyal and caring for subordinates, who are dealt with thoughtful concern for their opinions and who return these feelings with affection and trust. However, there is also self-absorbed leadership, creating a leader who is a less than ideal administrator who lies to subordinates. S/he may be unconcerned with the feelings or opinions of others, insensitive and only concerned with the job at hand. Then there is the worst-case scenario, where the Administrator is violently aggressive.
The 6th Sephiroth, represents the 6th Sephiroth- the Soul and/or Buddha psyche that our personalities are supposed to be the reflection of. However, indoctrination and dogma, plus environmental influences, and a "mind virus", have constructed a "false ego" that makes us slaves to the words of those who control definition. Therefore, this card usually expresses the Victory of our Soul over the false identity of a man-made persona, false ego, and/or victory over the mask of words that covers our identity. Here then is a victorious Self-Knowing.
So, when the SIX of RODS/6 OF WANDS card is thrown during a reading, and depending on its position, it can mean.
- Gain and success in 5 weeks or 5 months, depending on the position of the Card.
- We have here, victory after strife caused by industriousness, energy expression, love and pleasure gained by labor.
- There is also a suggestion of Victory gained by avoiding strife through actions of sociability and carefulness.
The Six/6 of Wands, if reversed it will then suggest the errors of:
- Insolence, pride in riches, and vain glory.
- Also, ill dignity depends on the conflict depicted in the surrounding cards.
- Presumption.
- Excess of emotion.
- Personality cult.
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