A prominence of sixes in a reading suggests activities involving personal relationships, family, home, loved ones, creative ventures, education, love affairs and romance. Marriage may be in offering. Some creative or artistic endeavor is possible. Sixes also suggest the need to take into account the feelings and needs of others, and favor marriage and partnerships. Home, family, and the needs of children or elders may be a big part of your life.
People: A victor, someone who receives acclaim.
Situation & Advice: The Six of Wands is a card of triumph and victory. You may receive recognition for your work or a promotion in your career; you've won a battle and become a good example for others. If you are a student, you may receive a scholarship or an academic honor. You will achieve a wished for goal and your efforts will be rewarded. Relationships will improve and all problems, whether personal or business related, are in the process of being solved. Guests or family may be coming soon, or there may be a group or organization reunion. You have won a battle and will achieve the victory you deserve. Travel is possible out of town, with successful results for the reason you traveled in the first place. Problems will be solved. Agreements will be reached. Good news is on the way.
People: Losers, those whom victory eludes, rivals, football, golf, widows.
Situation & Advice: Some money or recognition you have been expecting is delayed or will not come through. You do not win this time around. You're not up to the challenge or you just don't have what it takes. You may not be able to reach a necessary agreement. There may have been a misunderstanding or a failure to communicate. If your question was about competitive employment, there will either be a delay or someone else will get the job. A planned journey may be postponed or delayed for some reason. If you asked about a relationship, you may feel like your needs are not being met. Perhaps your partner is not treating you with enough respect and you are feeling unimportant as the result.
The Six of Wands reversed sometimes means infidelity in a marriage, but this can simply take the form of one spouse putting a hobby or other interests ahead of his partner. The message here is you need to develop patience and ride out the storm.
People: Old friends, those who are like family, childhood friends, children, former lovers, those connected with ones past and us.
Situation & Advice: You may have the opportunity to renew an old acquaintance. Perhaps you will attend a family gathering or a school reunion. Someone from the past may reenter your life. Your thoughts turn to childhood memories and valued aspects of your early home environment. Some matter with roots in the past comes to fruition. The Six of Cups often advises that it is important to recover and deal with old memories.
An old lover may appear on the scene. An old friend may bring news that leads to a job offer or a change of residence. Children may play a significant role in your life at this time. You will need to revue some aspect of your past life, perhaps with an honest talk with a trusted advisor. You may have occasion to use old skills that have lain dormant for a long time. A gift or inheritance is represented by the Six of Cups and it will be more than you ever expected.
People: Rip Van Winkle, those living in the past, mama's boys and girls, old fuddy-duddies.
Situation & Advice: Some aspect of your family ties or past relationships is holding you down. Are you still holding on to mommy's apron strings? A matter from the past may come back to haunt you. You may still be feeling the repercussions of an old love affair, a memory from the past that's not as happy, or news from the past that could be disruptive to you in your present life. Something you've been expecting may be postponed or delayed. You need to give up old ties or own up to some past indiscretion to get on with your life. Feelings and values rooted in your early family or past relationships may be blocking your progress. Dwelling on past achievements may be keeping you from pursuing new accomplishments. Are you clinging to out molded beliefs and values? Its time to live in the here and now with an eye to the future. The Six of Cups reversed can indicate that you wish the past would return, although sometimes people get this card to reflect on the past but not to live it. Perhaps you need to get out of a condition that's harmful or hurtful to your future - to put it in the past, in other words.
This card can represent disappointment having to do with family or your expectations of family. May be you expected your family to be there for you and they weren't. Worries about children may preoccupy you right now.
People: Travelers, people on a cruise, those emerging from a period of suffering, people from or at a distance, one who helps in times of need.
Situation & Advice: You are leaving a period of strain, anxiety and worry. A difficult cycle is coming to an end. You are entering a more tranquil time in which your peace of mind will be restored. You can set your vision on the future, which is certainly brighter than the recent past. You are open now to new learning. This is a time to review past difficulties with an eye to assuring a better future. An event may relieve you, or someone close to you, of suffering. You are now able to leave a destructive situation or behavior pattern behind. No matter how it comes about you will journey to a higher state of consciousness and be at peace with yourself. Once you leave these old conditions behind, harmony will once again prevail and the healing process will begin. This can indicate that an unpleasant work situation or difficulty or sorrow in your family life will give way to peace once more. Sometimes a trip will relieve tension and reinstate balance and harmony. You may have the opportunity to travel or you may receive a visitor from afar.
People: Procrastinators, lazy people, those traversing rough waters, those arriving from a trip.
Situation & Advice: Try as hard as you might, you just have not been able to put your troubles behind you. You feel stuck in a negative situation and unable to move out of a difficult predicament. Nothing will be accomplished at this time and you'll need to wait for a better opportunity. You may have sought an inadequate solution to your problems. Perhaps you have elected the easy way out or have simply buried your head in the sand. You need to go within yourself to find an answer and face reality and confront your difficulties. You need to traverse a lot of rough water before your life can settle down again. There may be a postponement of the freedom to do what you wish. A legal issue could be holding up your life, or a loss or grief may be slowing you down, creating stagnation at the present time. Sometimes this card can literally signify a change of travel plans or the cancellation of a journey.
People: A mentor, a buyer, a philanthropist, an almsgiver, a wise investor, one who loans money, someone who saves for a rainy day, a benefactor, someone who renders service, a charity.
Situation & Advice: The Six of Pentacles suggests a gift, the receipt or loan of money, or the chance to participate in a business opportunity. Someone owing you money is likely to pay up now. You will be dealt with fairly. Financial assistance is in the near future, and you will receive what is rightfully yours. You will also be in a position to offer monetary assistance or training others. A friend may ask you for a loan. You may help someone find a job or improve his or her career status. Perhaps you are starting to save for your children's education or for your own future goals. You may be able to assist someone in the development of their talents. You might be inline for a promotion or financial reward. This is a time for generosity, sound investing, and sharing your wealth. You delight in being of assistance to others. A little extra money is on the way. Inheritance can be another description of this card, and it's a good one.
People: Indentured servants, those who owe money, beggars, thieves, wastrels, tightwads, money launderers, crooked money managers, and those who depend on others for basic necessities, the prodigal son, those who spend only on themselves.
Situation & Advice: The Six of Pentacles reversed often suggests a loss of money or property due to carelessness, dishonesty, or lack of prudence. Gifts might be small, the bonus is not as large as hoped for, or that a gift is coming but with strings attached. Someone may refuse to pay a debt or return a favor, or a loan may come due, leaving you financially strapped. Sources of financial support may dry up. You may not be able to get what is rightfully yours. A money manager may be involved in unethical or underhanded dealings.
Material misfortune may result from selfish actions of others. This card may also warn the querent about a lack of charity and generosity of spirit. If you are involved in a financial transaction, beware of devious schemes and misrepresentation in agreements. There could also be unfairness in the distribution of an estate or bonus. Business practices may be unfair or unethical, or your present prosperity may be threatened in some way. Sometimes this card indicates an actual theft.
