Four of Wands: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the Four of Wands card upright

Four wands hold up a garland of flowers while people celebrate in front of a castle. This is the card of a joyful occasion: a wedding, a housewarming or the end of a hard stretch. It promises harmony, community and the pleasure of a result you have earned.

Four of Wands reversed

• instability at home
• a postponed celebration
• awkwardness

Reversed, the card points to a celebration that is delayed, tension at home or the feeling of not belonging. The foundation may be less stable than it looks. Pay attention to the small things that make the home safe.

Four of Wands in love and relationships

In love it means a happy occasion, an engagement, a wedding or a stable and warm home. Reversed, family friction or a postponed decision to live together.

Four of Wands in work and finances

At work this is the completion of a project, a team celebration and stable results. Reversed, a team that is not in harmony or a launch that is postponed.

Symbolism of the Four of Wands card

The garland is joy that is shared. The four pillars are a solid foundation. The castle in the background is a secure home that the community built together.

Four of Wands in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, Four of Wands upright reads as “maybe” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (celebration, home), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.