Up: [[Tarot]] Created: 2026-01-20 > [!leaf] In Brief > Victory after struggle, Being recognized for your efforts, Success > [!leaf] What Matters You aren’t at the finish line yet, but you have overcome difficulties, are feeling confident again on the path you are taking and, most significantly, you are receiving recognition and acclaim from others. It’s this recognition by others, rather than a personal sense of satisfaction, that is the defining characteristic of this card. So, of course, it comes with a warning to not get too inflated because what goes up must come down, as Icarus found when he soared too close to the sun. Nevertheless, do go ahead and bask a bit in the recognition you receive. You are getting confirmation that you are on the right path, and validation that you are an amazing individual. Don’t be too quick to move past this moment. Not only do you need these wins for relief after past difficulties, but others need to see you shine as inspiration for their own journeys. > [!leaf] Actions 1. Recognize your wins as confirmation that you are heading in the right direction. This can be difficult if you have trouble accepting compliments, of seeing yourself as worthy of recognition. 2. Give credit to people who have helped you. 3. Freewrite or journal in response to any of the following prompts - How do I know that I am headed in the right direction? - Who are my biggest cheerleaders? How can I express my gratitude to them? - What is my super power? How do I know? How can I use it to improve not only my life, but the lives of others? ![[RWS 6 of Wands.webp|434x346]] The image on the left is from Rider Waite Smith; the one on the right from Tarot of Mystical Moments. > [!leaf] Symbols There is public recognition and a sense of community in the group of people gathered to cheer on the man on horseback. Signs of victory are everywhere — not only the laurel wreaths on the man’s head and on one of the wands, but also in the intersecting centre wands creating the letter V.