6 Wands

poivre

Numbers 5 Wands & 7 Wands seems like a struggle.

What's your opinion of the 6 Wands?

After I have looked at the 5, 6 & 7 together I feel
that the 6 is saying
" you may win today,
but look out for tomorrow!"

Thanks,
ros
 

rcb30872

I would say that after the struggle you have had in the Five of Wands, you have actually come to the point that you have won the struggle as such in the Six of Wands, and then in the Seven of Wands it tends to say be prepared to defend what you have accomplished.

So yes, I would say what you said:
ros said:
" you may win today,
but look out for tomorrow!"
is very appropriate.

Bec
 

Little Baron

The 'five' and 'seven' are both odd/masculine numbers, and do nopt have calmness and passivity of the 'six' in this suit - a card, that to me, makes me think of relaxing and enjoying oneself after a victory or accomplishment. The 'six' is a good number and some people could happily continue to live with it's influence, going no further. They are settled. However, to progress from that ledge of comfort means to continue with the struggle - hence the 'seven'. It could also suggest that the victory, to be kept hold of, needs to be protected so that it does not disapear or become someone elses. As an example, think of a celebrity that achieves a lot of accliam and popularity. It is what they desired and they are satisfied with the amount of attention (six), However, there are many other celebrities also after what they have, so to keep themselves in the top spot, rather than stay passive and inactive (six), they need to keep going, working and protecting their position (seven). Harmony can then be achieved in the later numbers.

LB
 

Sulis

LittleBuddha said:
The 'six' is a good number and some people could happily continue to live with it's influence, going no further. They are settled.

I agree with LittleBuddha.

The seven's have an element of choice to them. They aren't like the fives, where change comes unnanounced and often is an unwelcome suprise. With the sevens, we actively choose to leave behind the balance and harmony of the sixes and choose the challenge of the sevens - they are a bit like an initiation - needed to move on but we choose them of our own free will.

Love

Sulis xx
 

Fulgour

I see a kind of "contest" in the 5 of Wands,
sort of like a free for all election of a leader.

Some of the boys seem to just be playing,
but if you look there is a serious challenger.

The 6 of Wands shows us the man of the hour
at the peak of his popularity. But will it last...
doesn't the horse look like a pantomime pony?

As for the 7 of Wands: out of the frying pan and
into the fire... he looks like he's "stuck" up there.
 

wandking

As for being "stuck up there," I'd take the high-ground in a conflict, even if it is only physical, any time it is available. The five offers an image of another type of strife, however and the six, holding true to numerology, provides the balance so desperately needed at this point in the suit story.

Here's how I see the sixth path of a moral battle we call the suit of Wands.

THE SIX OF WANDS
Showing pageantry and acclaim, as it presents intoxicating laurels of victory, the Six of Wands offers a Lower Arcana version of The Chariot but lacks spiritual attainment. Although mundane, this conquest still brings temporary enjoyment and praise. In life, few victories parade through a mystical internal realm. Triumph in public may seem trivial and short-term but it offers lasting self-esteem. Public appeal on the Six of Wands comes from astrology. Jupiter, a planet of optimism in generous Leo powers the six. Like The Chariot, much of this spiritually rich suit indeed offers a profound internal breakthrough. Usually, however, this six alludes to overcoming challenges with self-assurance, decisive action and devotion to beliefs. By holding high positive Wands Suit themes, six wins a stick-fight in this fiery realm. Recognition might be obvious or subtle: Acknowledgement adopts numerous forms on the Six of Wands. In any case, like a symbolic figure, you win the laurels of acclaim.

When this six appears in a spread, it parades forth as attainment of goals and true recognition for individual efforts. Aftermath of a fiery stick battle with wands imparts victory, as others offer praise. Within each Wand, an intrinsic danger lurks beneath the surface for those willing to play with fire seething in these cards. Pride, overconfidence and the belief that you are supreme, often arrives with victory but assuming such nonsense invites bitterness later.
Although cliché, it remains true that for every winner there is a loser and you cannot win them all. On the average, most people lose as often as they win. If the six signals a triumphant event empowers you, remember how it felt to lose. Withstand the allure of attempting to make others feel inferior. Adopt Confucian teachings that focus on doing nothing to another that we would not want done to us. Controlling ego makes a transitory victory sweeter. In ancient Rome when a conquering hero paraded through the city, a slave often stood behind him in his chariot to whisper a warning that all glory is fleeting.

In numerology, six implies a sense of responsibility and provides balance. Within six is a need to serve humanity. In the Wands saga, the Six of Wands depicts numeric appreciation of the esthetic in graphic pomp and pageantry.
Complexity marches forth with this number, as a need to be with others illuminates relationships along the sixth path in the Wands story. Without others to love life lacks purpose. Six imparts a responsibility to restore humanity to existence by offering a reminder that you should treasure others who share life. This card reflects numeric energy, which reaches out to other people: Here they give richly deserved acclaim. Six brings morality, healing and harmony into the Wands story. Holding a wand of principles high, a number often challenged by criticism, finds it offers little obstruction on the sixth path in this suit. By expressing cheerfulness and channeling energies in creative directions, six attains happiness. With this card, qualities that six embraces in numerology reveal a route toward glory in the Wands story. The card implies a sense of responsibility in relationships, which numerologists suggest offers an important value associated with the number six.

Often, the Six of Wands shows successful formation of friendships or romantic relationships, tending toward friendships since the Wands Suit usually deals with morality not romance. This card offers a time to relax and enjoy the awards ceremony. Under no circumstances is this six a sign to trade laurels of victory for a crown of achievement and retire to the throne of success. You won a great battle, however, not necessarily the war. The six offers a message that you are on the right path but significant work likely looms ahead. You can now see challenges of life through to their conclusion. What is more, you can finally start winning many of them. The Six of Wands awards the laurels of hope and often shows a trip. Go forth with enthusiasm and realize that upon reaching a destination your reception will be worthy of a conquering hero but understand that acclaim is not without cost. Winston Churchill said, “The price of greatness is responsibility.”
 

PlatinumDove

I see the six of wands as a resting period. The guy's just returned from battle, he's won, but eventually he'll have to defend it. So, now is a time to rest, heal your wounds, and gather your energy.
 

Fulgour

Re 7 of Wands

wandking said:
As for being "stuck up there," I'd take the high-ground in a conflict, even if it is only physical, any time it is available.
Well you know, it's like how it is down south here in the states
when you got a raccoon treed there high up in the branch tops
and don't you just wonder how that feller is a'gonna git down?
 

Rosanne

ros said:
Numbers 5 Wands & 7 Wands seems like a struggle.

What's your opinion of the 6 Wands?
To get to my opinion of the 6 Wands, I will go back to 5 Wands. They look like they are building something- a Teepee maybe :D but like all collabrative efforts there is some conflict. Once that conflict is resolved there is a victory(6 Wands) and the voted in leader shows that it has been achieved -the concept has become a reality. Meanwhile in 7 Wands there is a guy who is still on the defensive and wants to continue fighting- but why? He is already overruled even if he is a little above himself, and it will be a little while until he understands that....... He cannot even get his shoes together!! So until he learns just ignore him and head off for the rally- He will have got it right by the time of 9 Wands ~Rosanne
 

wandking

Rosanne asks:

"Meanwhile in 7 Wands there is a guy who is still on the defensive and wants to continue fighting- but why?"

Obviously, the deck you are using maintains Smith symbolism, while deviating on the other two cards. Perhaps its creator did not want to seriously alter meanings of the Seven.

In numerology, the seventh life path can be conflicted, due to being close but not quite close enough to the end of the cycle. In coflicted Wands, the seventh Tarot path deals heavily with fear, while offering a Lower Arcana version of the Star.

I know it's a tough path but we can't just skip it. Here's the seven:

THE SEVEN OF WANDS
This symbolism shows not only the value of valor but also the power of fear in your life. The Seven of Wands, in most Waite/ Smith versions details a battle but not one where there is little strategy and structure. With the Seven of Wands, one man stands against six rivals. This representation offers the embodiment of determination, as the man symbolically defends high ground. Undeniably, he is afraid to face multiple armed adversaries. An extraordinary quality emerges from the Seven of Wands image because it suggests potential for anxiety, while epitomizing an innate ability to overcome your fright. In direct terms, the Seven of Wands portrays a time to feel fear and fight in spite of your feelings. By confronting terror and turning it to your advantage, you become determined to attack any opposition in your path. The darkness of dread usually inspires a glow of courage. The Seven of Wands implies that fear will not enslave you any longer.

Becoming afraid that an event will happen causes the very thing you dread to occur. Fear is your enemy in life. Appearance of this card in a spread allows you to transform panic into positive force. A. E. Waite, who designed the card, meant it shows an argument when he wrote “wordy strife” but words conflict. What word opposes fear? Some people reply courage; others answer love provides a counter to fear. Both terms have words that oppose them in English. The opposite of courage is cowardice and the opposite of love is hate. Fear has only one word that stands tall against it in our language: That word is FAITH! Take up the powerful wand of faith and stand tall in life. It is finally time to realize that you have “nothing to fear but fear itself,” as Franklin D. Roosevelt said. After overcoming anxiety, you begin enjoying life. Feelings of inadequacy vanish as faith replaces fear. If opportunity calls, cast away doubt and go for it holding a sturdy wand of faith high. In words of Mahatma Gandhi, “What is faith if it is not translated into action?”

Appearance of the Seven of Wands in a spread offers a reminder to stand up for your beliefs. In debates, it becomes important to recognize your position or perhaps waste effort, capturing ground already held. Before a battle, take time to study in detail your situation. Notice in the picture on this card that our champion stands on a hill. A hill offers not only a defensive location but also a survey point. If the odds appear overwhelming, realize a defender that knows his or her position better than the enemy does, has an advantage. Holding your ground will eventually lead to victory. This seven often indicates that your position in an ongoing conflict is stronger than you believe and suggests using that high ground. Stamina has no rival, even when you are outnumbered. A determined fighter can defend verbal attacks from others as long as necessary. Your wand of words is stronger than the ancient stick-weapons of dispute throughout this suit.

In numerology, seven shares an association with individuality as a lone defender card imagery offers embodies independence within the Wands saga. Numerically, seven signifies a reserved thinker. Appearance of a seven in spreads suggests a need to speak out because numerological characteristics imply an obstruction to sharing personal views on this life-path. Numerically seven suggests introspective thought and a lack of confidence that willpower gained throughout life usually overcomes. Staunch resolve reveals a route to conquering obstacles in the Wands story. With a card, which represents an unyielding individual, energy of a numeric seven can bring economic prosperity, as scrutiny, research and calculation lead to success. Symbolism in the Seven of Wands offers analysis of the unseen, another important theme that seven introduces. Fear remains unseen, like opponents that hold other menacing wands, as only six wands held high for battle emerge from imagery. Now that you know the enemy, overcome it to attain victory! The Seven of Wands shares energy with fiery Mars in lion-hearted Leo. Do not waste this dynamic astrological force. Move toward dreams. Cast uncertainty into the wind and let no one put you down.

I'd sure hate not having that meaning to offer to seekers, which may be why it's like that in your deck Roseanne.

Patrick