4 of Wands

Keywords & phrases

• Celebration of life, love & self
• A wedding/relationship milestone
• Rite of passage
• Safety, stability and security
• Acknowledging achievements
• Harvest
• Homecoming

First impressions

A colourful card of joyful celebration.

What is happening in the card?

Outside the city walls a party is taking place. In the background we see people in many different coloured robes, perhaps from far flung places, have come together to dance in celebration. In the foreground a canopy of flowers has been constructed, held up by four staves, or wands, perhaps this is a wedding celebration or a homecoming. Two figures are approaching carrying more garlands above their heads. This is a scene of great happiness and celebration.

How can we relate to this card?

The 4 of Wands encourages us to take a moment to appreciate the good things in life. It is at this moment that we can reflect and celebrate how far we have come and what we have achieved to this point – a stable, harmonious foundation from which to keep moving forward.

This could represent reaching an important age or life stage – a graduation, a work achievement, an important relationship milestone. Or it could simply be an appreciation of life’s pleasures and blessings.

Message & affirmations

Today, I take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate myself and others in my life for who we are, how far we have come and all the blessings we have received. I am grateful for this moment of contentment and completion, and for the stable foundation it gives me to continue building a happy, successful and secure future.

My personal experiences of this card

It’s very easy, when you’re busy and ‘in the zone’, to move straight from one thing to the next without taking the time to reflect and acknowledge what you’ve achieved.

For me, the 4 of Wands is a reminder to take a well-earned break after working hard. Getting together with friends and family to celebrate the wins and the milestones, however major or minor, is always good for my soul. It feels like spreading the love and I come away with a sense of having been ‘topped up’. It’s the fuel that keeps me moving on with the day-to-day and with challenges in life and work. 

Events, situations & readings

In a work/career/business spread:
It’s time to take a moment to celebrate your achievements and take stock of the secure foundation that you have built to move forward in your career.

In a relationship spread:
This is a card to prompt you to celebrate your loved ones and your relationships. Show your beloveds that you value and appreciate them and the stability and security that their love and friendship bring to your life.

People & interaction with other cards

With positive relationship cards like the 2 of Cups and 3 of Cups, this urges you to celebrate your loves and your relationships. Everybody needs to be appreciated and it encourages the free flow of love and happiness.

Questions, prompts & insights

Who or what needs celebrating in your life right now?

What are you grateful for today? What blessings are flowing your way? And how can you keep that flow of lovingkindness moving?

Featured decks:
Main image from The Rider Waite Tarot. 

The other featured image of the 4 of Wands is part of an ongoing creative Tarot project by Still Small Voice Tarot combining digital collage and AI generative art.