A rider crowned with laurel rides through a cheering crowd, his wand bearing a wreath. It is victory, public recognition and success: you are seen and appreciated for your efforts.
Victory and public recognition.
Waite’s keywords (1911): A victor triumphing; great news; expectation crowned with its own desire, the crown of hope.
Reversed
Reversed, the laurel slips: lack of recognition, a fall from grace, pride, or success that depends too much on the applause of others.
A fall from favour, pride before the fall.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Fear of a victorious enemy at the gate; treachery, disloyalty; indefinite delay.
In love
Upright You win someone’s heart; a proud and happy relationship.
Reversed Rejection, or a relationship based on appearance.
In work
Upright Success, promotion, public recognition, a victory.
Reversed Lack of recognition, or ego causing a fall.
In money
Upright Financial reward for your success.
Reversed Expected gains do not come.
At home and in the family
Upright Pride in the family; good news at home.
Reversed A family that does not recognize your efforts.
On your path
Upright Confidence in your spiritual path.
Reversed Your worth does not depend on applause.
Its counsel
Upright Accept recognition with grace.
Reversed Seek your own approval, not the crowd’s.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana, suit of Wands
- Element
- Fire
- Rank
- Sixes: harmony restored, gifts given and received
Wands
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