From the four great staves planted in the foreground there is a great garland suspended; two female figures uplift nosegays; at their side is a bridge over a moat, leading to an old manorial house. Divinatory Meanings: They are for once almost on the surface--country life, haven of refuge, a species of domestic harvest-home, repose, concord, harmony, prosperity, peace, and the perfected work of these. Reversed: The meaning remains unaltered; it is prosperity, increase, felicity, beauty, embellishment.--A.E. Waite
COMPLETION This card refers to Chesed in the suit of Fire. Being
below the Abyss, it is the Lord of all manifested active Power. The
original Will of the Two has been transmitted through the Three,and
is now built up into a solid system:--Order, Law, Government. It is
also referred to Venus in Aries, which indicates that one cannot
establish one's work without tact and gentleness.
The wands are headed by the Ram, sacred to Chesed, the Father-god
Amoun-Ra, as also to Aries; but at the other end of the wands are the
Doves of Venus.
In the symbol, the ends of the wands touch a circle, showing the
completion and limitation of the original work. It is within this
circle that the flames (four double, as if to assert the balance) of
the Energy are seen to play, and there is no intention to increase
the scope of the original Will. But this limitation bears in itself
the seeds of disorder.--Aleister Crowley
The card represents a domestic environment filled with Fire
optimism, eagerness, and celebration. ...
They are leaving a walled city for the open bower. In other words,
their spirit and courage carry them from a defensive situation to an
open one....In the Four of Wands optimism and love of freedom carry
the people, together, out of their walled city before it becomes a
Tower-like prison.--Rachel Pollack
In readings, the 4 of Wands often represents the events and experiences that generate excitement. What these are varies from person to person, but the feelings are the same - makes ya wanna shout! Sometimes these times arrive unexpectedly. The 4 of Wands can signal a surprise or spontaneous thrill. Other times, we deliberately create "high" events - weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, victory parties, New Year's Eve extravaganzas and more. These events certainly have their solemn side, but they are also celebrations - a chance to feel the joy of living.--Joan Bunning
This card tells us to take it easy, relax with friends, and enjoy the fruits of our creative labors. It's time to celebrate. Like most number fours in the Tarot, the Four of Imps indicates some stability and structure, represented by the four-pronged stage platform. In keeping with the freedom-loving nature of the Fire suit, however, the imps joyfully jostle the platform with enthusiastic dancing. After all, isn't that what imps are for?--Karin Lee
Four is symbolic of order and culmination, exemplified in the fact
that so many things are complete as groups of four....Four pillars
were said to represent the cardinal points and symbolize the
boundaries of the earth and the solid, visible manifestation of the
world.--Alexandra Genetti
When this card appears in a reading, it symbolizes a creative
completion and ending that can give you a new perspective. The ending
of this part of your life, which manifests in the completion of the
physical or creative task at hand, has given you the ability, like
the Ba, to transcend the normal, simple way of seeing the world and
get a broader perspective. It is a moment of revelation, and through
your ability to finish this creative task you are given a chance for
growth and change through the ability to see yourself from this new
perspective.
This card also calls on you to examine how your completed creative
act contributes to the structure of your community and
world.--Alexandra Genetti
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