Tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore's personal and professional lives for nearly twenty years. Right from the start, tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, history, mystery, and magic. She has studied under...
In the Four of Wands, we see the final result of a plan. What started out as a seed or small but confident step (think of the Ace of Wands) has reached a successful completion. The formal education is over, the harvest is in, the event came off without a hitch, or the job promotion was granted—the work is done, and now it is time to celebrate.
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The Universal Waite card shows the social aspect of the celebration, with many people involved—and with more on the way, as the women raise their bouquets in greeting. The bower made of wands and the flower garland give the sense of temporariness. This is a celebration and not a permanent way of life. Have fun, and enjoy the moment.
Core meaning: Celebrating the culmination of events or the manifestation of a goal.
The Legacy card shows that such celebrations help connect everyone involved to a higher source, as shown by the beams of light energizing each of the wands. This connection allows an oasis to form under the wands. This refreshing energy can be taken with us even after the celebration is over, to help us through less pleasant times.
Knowing that a celebration or holiday is in the future can make hard times more bearable. But a rainbow, a symbol of hope, is fleeting, reminding us of the temporary nature of celebrations.
The Shadowscapes card is filled with joyous springlike energy. The roses and falling rose petals bring to mind a wedding, a beautiful culmination of a relationship. The many creatures allude to the social aspect of such celebrations. The leaping horned creatures and fairies in flight echo the idea that this is but a moment in time, not a permanent state.
