Minor Arcana · Wands · 4
Four of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands
- Rank
- Four
- Element
- Fire
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Celebration · stability · harmony
You've reached a milestone worth celebrating. Share the joy with family or colleagues.
Reversed meaning
Instability · awkward mood · postponed celebration
Things look fine on the surface, but the foundation is shaky. Look after your relationships with the people around you first.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightYesThe card says things are moving the way you hope.
- ReversedMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
What the suit means — Wands
Wands are the suit of fire. They stand for passion and will, work and action, and new ventures.
What the number means — Four
Four stands for stability and foundations, like four corners — though too much of it becomes stagnation.
The 14 Wands
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.