Sixes symbolize the union of opposites, finding equilibrium, harmony in the face of constant change.  Wands are associated with inspiration, energy, passion, feeling, enterprise, ambition, matters pertaining to the "spark of life", and the element of fire.  Reversed this card may indicate that you've reached a sense of stability with your sense of self-worth.  You're more sure of who you are and less challenging and critical of yourself.

Well I'm not riding victoriously forth today.  I feel yucky.  My head is all congested and my chest is wheezy.  On top of that I'm cranky and whiny.  Luckily John can be very patient with me when I'm like this.  I'm also a bit pissed at myself because I have a meeting today.  Sometimes I wonder if my mind doesn't let my body get sick when it knows I don't want to do something.  I'm a firm believer in he mind/body connection and I think I realize on an intuitive level that this is a pattern for me.  It's not even that I'm so unhappy at work.  It's just that when my mind feels like I've had enough it sets things in motion that will create some type of illness so that I have a reason for not going to work.  I'm not faking anything, I'm just not determined enough to try to push through.

On a positive note, looking at some of the meanings of this card I do feel a connection to the concept of being comfortable with who I am.  I am growing more comfortable with accepting my own self-worth and being less critical of myself.  I can accept things about myself of which I may not be proud but that doesn't make me unworthy.  And that is a victory for me.  It's the first step on the road to silencing that voracious and vicious inner critic that so loves to undermine my confidence and make me question my own value.  That inner critic has had her talons into me for years and has been one of the reasons for my determination to cling to the status quo. 

I seem to have difficulty valuing my own accomplishment and achievements.  If I am capable of doing something then it can't be that difficult or challenging.  I know I'm an okay Tarot reading but I'm not great - at least according to that damn inner critic.  And it doesn't matter what anyone else tells me that inner critic drowns out all their positive feedback.

Well I'm tired of all that.  I think that is why this card is reversed because I have to look inside myself and conquer that inner critic before I can celebrate my victory with others.  It's the first step in a long journey but at least I've taken it.  It's funny, I've been taking daily photos of my outfits so that I get a sense of what flatters me and what needs tweaking.  I've found several really flattering outfits and am learning how to make the most of what I've got and how to get passed the concept that I need more things to be happy or look better.  The other da I was looking at a photo I took of my face (to record what makeup works best for me) and it hit me that I look good.  I'm not a classic beauty or Hollywood pretty but that's okay.  My face has character and beauty.  My hair is a blend of blonde, brown, red and silver hairs that no colorist can match.  My eyes are an arresting shade of green and I'm often told I have "cat eyes".  Maybe I wish I were slimmer but overall I look good and I have a great life.  And that is probably the greatest triumph of all.  All those critics who assumed I'd be one more "neighborhood girl" have been proven wrong.  I've been with my hubby for 26 years because we want to be together, not because we can't afford to separate or for the children.  I stay in this neighborhood because I want to, not because I have to.  If I want something I can usually afford it - as long as it's not too extravagant.  To paraphrase a tee shirt slogan from the 70s my life may not be perfect but parts of it are excellent.