Saturday, January 14, 2012

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Four of Wands of the Minor Arcana

The Four of Wands of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the fourth card of the Suit of Wands. It follows the Three of Wands. It is the embodiment of harmony, prosperity, and peace. Often, this sense involves an entire group of people.

The Symbolism of the Four of Wands Tarot Card

This card is represented by four wands which form what appears to be a wedding arbor. Unlike most of the other cards of this suit, the wands appear stable enough to stand on their own; not a single wand is supported by a person. They are hung with greenery. Again differing from other cards of the same suit, the people are in the background, which is very busy. The two people closest to the wands seem very happy, waving their bouquets in the air.

The General Interpretation of the Four of Wands Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies harmony and positive feelings. It generally conveys a sense that all the hard work of the past has finally paid off, and the fruits of labor can now be enjoyed. This labor can take many forms; it could be the search for a new or better job or perhaps the birth of a child after a long pregnancy and labor. This card's meaning is highly dependent upon the individual involved.

On another level, this card represents a time of repose. Now that the work has been successfully completed, all those involved are able to take their rest. This is both welcome and refreshing.

The Inner Meaning of the Four of Wands in Tarot

The Four of Wands is the image of prosperity in the suit of Wands. This card represents a time when all that has been worked for is now perfected. Peace and harmony are the very natural result of this. It is a time of concord, a time to come together with neighbors and celebrate what has been accomplished. This is not the time for work and effort.

This card implies a sense of belonging. It may also indicate a physical place that engenders this feeling. This might be a home or place of refuge. It might be a haven, such as a church or temple, or it might simply be a place where the individual feels safe and secure. The Four of Wands is all these things.

The Five of Wands follows this card.

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