Four of Wands

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Four of Wands from the Rider–Waite tarot deck

The Four of Wands is a card used in Latin-suited playing cards which include tarot decks. It is part of what tarot card readers call the "Minor Arcana".

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Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games . [1] In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes. [1] [2]

Rider–Waite symbolism

Divination usage

This card is generally considered positive. It is said to reflect harmony and positive feelings, hard work with good results. [3] [4] [5] According to Waite, it is country life, haven of refuge, a species of domestic harvest-home, repose, concord, harmony, prosperity, peace, and the perfected work of these. [5]

Key meanings

The key meanings of the Four of Wands: [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN   0-7156-1014-7.
  2. Huson, Paul, (2004) Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage, Vermont: Destiny Books, ISBN   0-89281-190-0 Mystical Origins of the Tarot Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
  3. LearnTarot.com
  4. Paranormality.com
  5. 1 2 The Pictorial Key to the Tarot , by Arthur Waite
  6. Trusted Tarot (2010) Four of Wands