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The Four of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

The Four of Wands is an excellent card to have in your reading and indicates celebration, socializing, or an important event regarding work and relationships.

When you see this card in your reading you should breathe a sigh of relief and rest easy in the fact that problems in your life are on their way out and easier times are ahead of you. Very often this card will show up in relation to growth or additions coming in your life. These are positive energies coming your way and you will feel their effects soon. Be prepared for good news and inspiration in your life.

On the Four of Wands card, we see a group of innocent children heading between four wands with a castle in the background. The bright yellow that is prominent on the card indicates that now or very soon is a time of happiness. The individual’s hands are raised in joy or triumph and it gives the feeling that they are either attending a wedding or are joyful for some reason. Usually, it is associated with some sort of rite of passage or completion of a task and now you are ready to move on into a new phase. Allow for joy and celebration but also be prepared for the next big step in your life.

The Four of Wands is truly a card of completion. You did not get to where you are by happenstance. You have worked hard and done all that you could and what you have now is complete work. If you are not feeling the joy and satisfaction that is represented in this card then you should probably think about what you could have done better. Your end result is only going to be as good as what you put into it and the result before you right now is the best result that is possible considering the efforts that you have made towards it. You will get a chance to repeat the process again if you are not fully satisfied, but you will have to break it down and restart over.

There is no more room for improvement or repair. What you have in your life is what it is – no more or no less. Sometimes dissatisfaction comes from looking from the wrong angle. You may find by assessing a situation from another point of view that there is good in an aspect of your life that you are missing. Now is a time to be focusing on the positive and holding your head high. Focus on the good rather than what can be done better. Beautiful houses is also associated with this card. Maybe it is time to make a revamp of your home surroundings.

The Four of Wands in Love

What a grand card to see in a love reading! The Four of Wands will often indicate a couple coming together, marriage, or taking the first step towards strengthening a relationship. Joyous occasions and celebration are common with this card and now may be a good time for you to announce to your partners or to others what your true feelings are in your relationship.

With the Four of Wands comes passion and joy. Harmonious times are to be had in a relationship. If you are single it’s a good indicator that a lasting relationship is coming your way. This is a time to focus on what you want in your relationship and to make a decision. You may be faced with a proposition to further a friendship or to take things to a more serious level if you are out of a relationship or just starting one. Relationships that start during this time in your life are likely to be lasting ones that are focused on joint commitment and two people coming together for the right reasons. You are likely to find yourself on stable grounds in regards to love.

The Four of Wands As Feelings

The four of wands indicate a partial journey taking place and the arrival of loving feelings. This is normally positive when drawn on the question of "how someone feels about another?" In the upright position, there is a sense of achievement in love. This tarot card can signify the pure "ambiance" that most of us feel when embarking on a new relationship.

If the card is reversed, then the four of the wands indicates that someone may be feeling uncomfortable a situation. There is also a fear of being incompatible with a partner if the card is reversed. In older texts (the Golden Dawn tarot) the four of wands reversed can mean that there is an unsanctioned marriage.

The Four of Wands As friendship

In regards to friendships, drawing the four of wands can mean that you have loyal trusted acquaintances. If you have fallen out with somebody then it can indicate that relationships are just not "healthy" and you need to determine if you really want to continue with a friendship. If you asked a friendship "type" question it can mean that you need to forgive. Forgiveness is not always that easy when you’ve been hurt in the past,  you can forgive but not forget is my advice.

You may have found that others are unwilling to change. You need to take into account what your role in the friendship and what their role was - especially if things ended on such a bad note. If you have fallen out - do you want to venture into this friendship again?

The Four of Wands Love Reconciliation

When the four of wands is drawn in love reconciliation this is a positive omen. Chances are you realize how much the other person means to you after they’ve gone. Relationships do take work and long-term relationships should be fresh and exciting. Pulling this card in a spread can indicate you’re likely to get back together as long as you think about how to recapture the feeling of newness in your relationship.  Reversed, the card implies that there could be neediness behavior. This could potentially drive your partner away, nobody wants to be with somebody that acts as a shadow. 

We all want to be valued this cannot be demanded and should not take place in a healthy relationship.

The Four of Wands - Yes Or No

This is a “yes” card and in a reading, it can mean that harmony and marriage will be yours. If upright. Reversed it is still a “yes” and this card is full of fantastic energies. As this tarot card represents success it is a “yes” card all over!

The Four of Wands in Health

Since the Four of Wands is relating to good health, marriage, completion, and entering a new stage of your life, often you will see it the card when you are thinking about adding to your family. It’s a very favorable card regarding fertility and pregnancy. The card also represents working together and teamwork. For health issues that you are having, please be sure to have your care monitored by your doctor closely. The card is a reminder that you need to work through your health issues in a committed and routine fashion. It can be a reminder to follow through with treatment or even to take all of your medicine to get better.

The Four of Wands in Work and Wealth

The four of wands is one of the most happiest cards in the deck. If we look into the meaning from a career the fall of one's demonstrate celebration couple together and it is associated with inspiration and celebration from a work perspective.  We can see the maypole in the distance as well as lemons, plums, apples, grapevines, and flowers. All these elements coming together predict contentment and honour. The most significant factor for is that in relation to work and health the four of wands remain firmly planted in the ground.

Therefore, we see stability due to the hard work that has been carried out. There is not only a sense of feeling satisfied with the work carried out but more importantly, harmony enters life. Thus, one can now afford to celebrate in life. There is a sense of reward for hard work accomplished and it is time to feel good about life and plans for peace are now on the cards. Wealth wise, we also see the feel-good factor. There might have been hard work in getting wealthy, or alternatively this card calls for work to be carried out on the physical level but it can be possible. Success will be yours!

The Four of Wands Past - Upright and Reversed

The four of wands in a past position represents being stable. It is a celebration card and means in a past position it is time to think about what you have reached and personal transformation. This card can unlock your hidden objectives in the past. If there has been a period of entertaining or social time with lots of visitors then this card appears. There might be a new beginning or different direction in work. In the reversed position, this card can mean that things have been occasions where you have sort happiness but found it difficult to get what you want.

The Four of Wands Present - Upright and Reversed

For the four of wands to appear in your present can indicate that your hard work will pay off! It can mean that you need to dig deeper into your mind and enjoy the fruits of your own labor. Think about how tarot is a system of archetypes and take notice of the children's images on the card. This can indicate you are currently able to see probable future events and influences. If you are single and you want to love this card means it is coming. The children as symbols in the middle of the land can mean marriage. Reversed the card can indicate that there is hard work but it will be worth it. It is very much about being confident even if you face problems.

The Four of Wands Future / Outcome - Upright and Reversed

The card in the future is all about being stable. Think about a log fire, when you light it, this spirals out of control. With this card the fire is “controlled” and you have fantasies of going forward. The love and passion of the ace have become more solid in the four of wands. This is the card of being stable. Often this is a card of a celebration in the future and can present happiness, triumph, peace, and passion.

At times as the four also has the children in the background, it can mean possible family life. Children may be relevant to your future somehow. If reversed, for the future it can mean that the fire is going to burn out of control and you may feel some instability. Wands are all about movement so in the future position, this card can also mean change. The four of wands outcome for love can mean a stable partnership.

Reversed Meaning Of The Four Of Wands

The four of Wands reversed is a favorable card in your reading. Unlike many cards in the tarot, when reversed the card still holds much of it’s the original meaning and is still positive. The effects of the card may not be as lasting or as rewarding as they are when the card appears in the upright position but the effects can still be felt.

Love and Romance - The Four of Wands Reversed

In romance, the four of wands reversed is a great card to have. Generally, in love it can mean holding onto a relationship just for the sake of it. It can mean that you will have gained freedom in a relationship but the appearance of this card can suggest that your relationship has found balance but there are doubts about moving on. There is a sense of stability around you but you may feel that you cannot put your finger on why you are feeling unsettled in a relationship. Love can be so confusing but this card can mean you have a glimpse of how it is supposed to be! 

Family and Home - The Four of Wands Reversed

In regards to “family life,” the four of wands tarot card reversed means that you will experience a sad or happy moment when family members or a group come together on their own. In addition, there could possibly be a house sale or a time to leave the family home.

Work and Finances - The Four of Wands Reversed

For money readings, the four of wands reversed can indicate that you may feel things are not being complete. This could be the rites of passage that could be problematic. Additionally, this card represents difficult many social interactions. At work, there could be some problems with business and an unexpected reward of some description. Generally, the card is positive for work and career moves.

Health and wellness - The Four of Wands Reversed

The four of wands reversed for health is a positive omen. It indicates that there is going to be relaxation after achievement. This lovely tarot card can also suggest there may be something lacking in daily life. This could be right related to alternatively a health complication.

Personal spirituality - The Four of Wands Reversed

Overall this is a very interesting card to select for your own personal spiritual development. It can indicate that you may find yourself projecting perfect happiness onto other people because the journey is now over. There is a celebration but still an underlying feeling of worry. Have you ever been friends with somebody who doesn’t really like you? If you let your ego rule your actions and emotions you may find that you drift apart from somebody because you’re putting so many walls up to keep others away from you. There is also a possible need for communications and this requires a lot of work your end because you need to improve yourself and correct any mistakes made in the past. Without change, there will be no healing or no success. Overall this card reversed is positive and can indicate spiritual development!

The Four of wands Card Keywords Upright

• Friendship
• Joy
• Having fun
• Gatherings
• Important events
• Romance
• Sexual activity
• Conclusion
• Final decision

The Four of wands Tarot Card Reversed Card Keywords

• Hesitation
• Isolation
• Breaking out
• Moving out
• Failure
• No strength
• Old mistakes
• Breakdown

 

The Ace is the core or primal representation of that energy.

If you are seeing the Ace of Wands in your reading then there is a good chance that you are experiencing a lot of momentum, passion, and power around one or all aspects of your life at this time. The Ace card brings positive energies with it including exuberance, energy, and motivation to get started on a project. Basically, it represents the seed of the fiery, passionate, energies in your life. These energies are typically favorable ones but unharnessed can be a bit much to handle.

The Wand is full of power and directs the energy where to go. Being that you are likely dealing with fiery energy in your life right now, it is a good time to start making plans for the future that require action or motivation on your part. With the surge of fire behind you take action and charge forth, completing aspects of your life that you have left unattended until now. Focus your energies on growth and renewal or being influential. Do not waste this energy as it does not come around all that often. It’s like a surge of energy being blasted into your life and can leave you feeling glorious or almost as if you can take on the world.

The Ace of Wands can also represent renewed creativity or innovation. Think outside the box for solutions or ideas that are not the norm. This is a great time to push yourself forward or challenge physical limits. Mentally speaking, your psyche is overcharged with optimism and eagerness. Think about ways in which you are stunted by routine and switch them up. Create opportunities for renewal and success by exercising your mind and body.

If you are finding that right now you are lacking motivation, you need to activate this power. Sometimes the Ace cards will show up to remind you what is needed in your life right now. With the wands card, it can indicate a need for passion, rejuvenation, motivation, and confidence. Consider areas of your life that you have felt that there is a lack and spend more time cultivating change. With the energy of the Ace of Wands card at your disposal right now, you can literally do anything!

The Ace of Wands in Love

The Ace of Wands in a love reading gives a sexy or sensual feel to your love life. It can represent a focus on primal urges, sexuality, and dominance. Even though all of these aspects can have negative sides to them, usually the ace represents that you have the energy to burn right now. It shows a true spark either in your current relationship or one that is going to be coming to you soon.

When asking the cards about someone specific in love the wands card will often represent a person with auburn, red, or medium colored hair. This person will be dynamic, active, and radiate confidence. The card also represents the beginnings of a romance that is very physical but sometimes lacking on more substantial levels. It is likely that the attraction in a new relationship will be based on appearances rather than things in common. When you find a relationship while the Ace of Wands is favoring you, be prepared that this may not be your true love but still a fun relationship while it lasts.

It can indicate a whirlwind relationship or one that is sexually charged. Try not to get too caught up in the details but rather allow yourself to be swept away with passion and abandon. This is a time to be experimental and try new things. Consider taking charge in a relationship right now or letting that special someone know that you are interested in them. Expect fireworks.

The Ace of Wands in Work and Wealth

The Ace of Wands in wealth is like planting a wildfire in the summer. Now is the time to take action and invest, look for a job, or make a large purchase. Anything done financially or regarding work right now is likely to have a lot of energy behind it motivating that aspect to growing exponentially. Creativity is also in abundance and if you focus your attention on finding new ways to, for example, market a product (or yourself for that matter) at work, you will find that your ideas are not only received well but that they will pan out for you. This is a great time to be networking and making connections in the workplace. Confidence is key for you to get noticed but be sure that you are not coming off as pompous. People are drawn to your power and potential at this time. Do not let it go to waste.

The Ace of Wands Yes Or No

The Ace of Wands upright is a Yes! Without a doubt. All Aces in tarot readings are generally positive. I always find that this tarot card can show up when things are just out of control. Think of it like feelings coming to the surface and it seems the answer will be a no - but it's not! Upright this is a passionate card and shows things will become , but reversed can indicate a no. If you asked the question yes/no and pulled an ace - then it would definitely be a yes.

The Ace of Wands Past

Drawing the Ace of Wands in a past position can indicate the need to move on in life. You may have encountered positive change. It can signify that you previously created something completely new. The Ace of Wands in the past is about control, passion, and happiness. An ace in the past can indicate that a new passionate adventure or love affair has started or the window of opportunity has opened. Think of this ace as a seed of possibility that has occurred in the past.

The Ace of Wands Present 

Drawing the Ace of Wands in the present position can indicate there is currently enthusiasm that has just been planted in life. It could be a love affair, passion, or even just a surge of optimism. This card indicates an opportunity for you to take now and make sure you do not miss it!

The Ace of Wands Future and Outcome

The Ace of Wands in the future position can indicate an anachronistic event. The ace is a positive card and full of passion and energy. It means that you need to take the stand and look forward to new possibilities that will excite you. This can mean you will have potential and that you can be creative alongside this. The card is drawing you to have personal power and go out there and succeed.

The Ace of Wands Feelings

The Ace of Wands is all about love and happiness and is a positive card to draw for “how someone feels about you.” This card shows real enthusiasm for others and passion too. The ace is like a seed in a relationship. This card can mean that you have caught someone’s eye and you are both attracted to another.

The Ace of Wands in Health

With the Ace of Wands in your health reading, you are blessed indeed. This card is one of vitality, strength, and healing. The energy of the Ace of Wands burns away illness and disease and gives you added energy. It is a great time to focus on fitness and anything to do with being more motivated for healthy changes. Try implementing a health plan, new diet, or quitting bad habits like smoking. Any positive or healthy plan that you put forth at this time is going to have great rewards and benefit for you.

The Ace of Wands Advice

When you get the ace of wands in an advice reading it can mean a serious “call to action.” The call to action requires that you first make a decision then it is time to commit yourself. The Ace here urges one to go ahead with new possibilities and opportunities. There is also a focus on personal growth. Drawing the Ace of Wands in the advice position can mean you need to command attention and respect. It is important to listen to people around you and realize there is a “call” to action in going forward. all the shots going forward. The advice here is to have authority, make sure you sway others to your way of thinking. Maybe you need to think about taking a different approach to something new. Being a pioneer for example.

The Ace of Wands Love Reconciliation

This is a great card to draw for love reconciliation. The card can represent being flexible about opening up to a new type of relationship with the man or woman. As this is a “yes” and “love” card it can mean that you will face a new chapter with this person and are likely to get back together, as long as you are both flexible.

The Ace of Wands Love Friendship

The Ace of Wands gives one a super enthusiastic “yes!” and this means that you may have tried to initiate a friendship. There is something about the approaches and attention of others and this is a positive sign for being close to someone. Try to resist the temptation to tell all your friends about your life, instead ask friendly-type questions. If you have been thinking of starting a friendship with someone this is a great card to draw.

The Ace Of Wands Reversed

Because the Ace of Wands is a card about excess power, indulgence, and has a sexual tone, when it is in the reversed position it can often indicate these aspects in your life are present but out of balance. Whereas when the Ace of Wands is upright the power is directed and has focus, in the reversed position the power pours out and can affect multiple areas of your life. Often it will indicate being out of control or a lack of balance in a relationship. You may feel that you are caught in a power struggle and feel a lot of resistance around you. Creativity is present but again, not focused. In times where the Ace of Wands reversed it is time to reign yourself in and center yourself. Allow your focus in work or finances to settle and avoid stretching yourself too thin.

The Ace of Wands Reversed - Love and Romance

The Ace of Wands reversed for questions on love and romance can indicate that you are having too much of a good thing. For feelings, the Ace of Wands reversed can mean that an opportunity is fizzling out.  Generally, it means that someone (in the relationship) has already decided on the course of action they wish to follow. As the upright signifies love, romance, and happiness in the reversed position the ace of wands can suggest something is being blocked, such as impotence or flat libido. It can simply mean that the “passion” in a relationship has diminished in time.

This can also signify that you need to turn your sexual energy inside yourself and work on yourself and internal constraints. If you have drawn this card based on somebody’s feelings for you, it can indicate that they are losing interest or perhaps suffering from some type of acute depression. The most important element of this card is if we reverse the Ace of Wands, we can still see the roots of the tree so there is still hope that in love someone may not let you down. At times I’ve drawn this card when self-growth is needed in a relationship. Very occasionally the ace of wands reversed can represent starting something new. And in this case a new relationship,  but there are going to be struggles , and the opportunity may not manifest itself. Alternatively, this card can appear when you are frustrated about a love affair. Perhaps you simply lack the energy to get the love that you need or feel deflation.

The Ace of Wands Reversed - Family and Home

In the family and home spread the Ace of Wands reversed can indicate feeling powerless. It can mean someone has let you down and is best to review and consider your plans or goals for the future. The good news is that in the reverse position the route appears in the sky, therefore there may be some new expectations. In the reverse position, it can also represent an unproductive relationship or trouble with somebody who is rather cruel.

The Ace of Wands Reversed - Work and Finances

In terms of career, the Ace of Wands reversed emphasizes the need for inner strength and power. This is to overcome rejection or mixed up goals. If you’ve applied for a new position at work it can mean that you are going to be “turned down” this may be for a reason. It can also mean that if you achieve success in gaining a new position (either through work or finances) then it is not the right time. In regards to money, the ace of wands reversed shows that you need to “plant your ideas” in the spiritual world. How can you ever achieve something if you don’t know where you’re going in terms of yes or no this is a “no” card. But it emphasizes the need for strength and power to turn it into a positive result.

The Ace of Wands Reversed - Health and Wellness

In health and wellness spreads the Ace of Wands reversed indicates that you need to look more into the magical perspective of others. Obviously, the ace represents a new start. Pulling this card indicates that you need your inner strength and power in order to remain healthy. Generally speaking, the Ace of Wands can represent a new change on the horizon,  This is somehow being blocked and is not manifesting.  It can mean that you are feeling frustrated and misplaced.

The Ace of Wands Reversed - Personal Spirituality

You might resist change and be reluctant to take on certain elements of life when the Ace of Wands reversed appears. It can indicate that your creative energies are blocked. Alternatively, somebody may be letting you down.  I do feel this is a time for “setting goals” but on an energetic field - you are feeling weary of reluctant to take on spiritual self-growth. The placement of any Ace reversed in your spread points to emphasize like a command you need to look at your spiritual goals.

The Ace of Wands Card Keywords Upright

• Positivity
• Braveness
• New start
• Self-development
• Intuition
• Romance
• Inspiration
• Vitality
• Good health
• Wave of creativity

The Ace of Wands Tarot Card Reversed Card Keywords

• Lack of motivation
• Disturbing event
• Feeling sick
• Self-doubt
• Stagnation
• Feeling Stuck
• Slow progress