Readings
Two Cards
If you are trying to make a very important decision in your life and you don’t know which path to follow, if you are really doubtful about the consequences the crossroads tarot spread will help you to find your way.
Six of Wands
Upright
Success, public recognition, progress, self-confidence
The Six of Wands shows up when you made an important discovery or accomplished a goal, and you are very confident and proud. You checked your strengths and talents to bring about a happy outcome in your efforts and made it through the chaos of the Five of Wands, minimizing your confusion and focusing on the task at hand. Yes, there were difficulties along the way, but you defeated them by focusing your energies on the target.
The Six of Wands implies that not only have you accomplished your goals, but you are also receiving public recognition for your works. You may have recently won an award from your companions for your work. It may even be just a pat on the back, but this attention is a big boost to your self-confidence.
The Six of Wands also inspires you to put yourself out there and be proud of what you achieved. Be open to accepting love from your biggest cheerleaders, who are excited by seeing you succeed.
While the Six of Wands indicates an excellent event, keep in mind that you’re not at the finish line just yet. You still have a way to go, and tests may sit on the path – but take heart knowing you have the care of those around you.
Reversed
Private achievement, personal definition of success, fall from grace, egotism
The Six of Wands reversed hints that you have reached a meaningful personal goal, but unlike the upright version, you keep it to yourself right now. You may be embarrassed by receiving public appreciation for your work, or it may be such a private accomplishment that you have no reason to share it with other people. Review with yourself though: are you avoiding sharing it because you lack courage or feel shy about being on top?
The reversed Six of Wands inspires you to create your own definition of success. If you have found yourself seeking validation, you may have stripped yourself of your self-belief. When you are clear about what victory means to you, you will do better choices that are more in association with who you really are, and increase your self-confidence.
Another meaning of the Reversed Six of Wands is that it can also carry arrogance and egotistical actions. With a boost to your confidence, you may come to think that nobody is better than you. Guide in your character and make your success all the richer.
Seven of Wands
Upright
Challenge, competition, protection, perseverance
After the victory of the Six of Wands, you are now in an enviable position and are being protested by others who want to take your position. You worked hard to get to where you are, but some people desire what you have and try to fight you for it. It makes for tense and aggressive conditions because you need to preserve what you won and must constantly explain yourself.
When the Seven of Wands shows up in a Tarot reading, wait to see an increase in ‘enemies’, trolls and people who oppose you. You will need to defend your area and fight for what you stand for.
The Seven of Wands may appear when you hold a controversial viewpoint or wish to voice your idea in a public discussion. Be ready to defend your argument. Stand firm in your opinion of what you believe so that others do not plunge you from your peak of self-confidence.
Sometimes, this competition may catch you by surprise, and you feel insufficiently prepared for such a conflict. Just like the man in the card has hurried to put his footwear on and ended up with an incompatible pair, you must struggle to compete.
Establish clear boundaries and then protect your dreams so that others could not mess with you. Hold your territory and defend your position at all charges. Keep battling for what you believe in and face those who may attack or abuse you.
Reversed
Exhaustion, giving up, overwhelmed
The reversed Seven of Wands hints that external stress is pulling you down, making you doubt yourself and whether everything is worth it. You could feel that you are under continuous opposition. At first, you could keep firm, but after a constant struggle, you are now tired and ready to give up completely. Be strong, don’t change who you are just to make other people happy.
The Reversed Seven of Wands can also mean you think others are permanently analyzing you. Your family or friends are doubting your preferences, such as staying in a difficult relationship or an unfulfilling job, and you desire that they could just keep their mouths shut and let you be!
The Reversed Seven of Wands may affirm that you are confused by the difficulties and duties in your life, finding yourself quickly covered under and unable to look at the greater picture. You may have taken on too many responsibilities. You may also worry that you must fight against others, leaving you feeling somewhat weak and helpless. Rebuild your confidence and believe that you can accomplish what you set out to do.
Lastly, the Reversed Seven of Wands can arrive when you are trying to avoid disagreement wherever possible and, as a result, you are backing down from your viewpoint easily. Is being affirmed and liked by others more mattering than competing for what you believe in?