Four of Wands as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Four of Wands is the card of marriage, weddings, parties, reunions, stability, home, and belonging. The card depicts a couple dancing beneath a wreath tied between four wands. The card represents the joy and satisfaction that comes with achieving an important life milestone, such as marriage.

The Four of Wands reminds us that life is about celebrating with our loved ones. Our family, friends, and loved ones are our community. They bring us true joy in life. When we are at our weakest, they are there to comfort us. When we are at our strongest, they are there to cheer us onward. There is always a time and place for gathering and having a reunion or a party. 

Upright Four of Wands as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Four of Wands, that means they want to maintain a close relationship with you. Being in your company makes them feel happy and secure. They simply can’t think about moving forward without you. They have faith in your relationship. They look forward to achieving your life goals together.

The Four of Wands as intentions means that they intend to cultivate a deeper connection with you. Your relationship is built on trust and support, not just between the two of you, but also from your family and friends. Your paths are destined to intertwine as if it was written in the stars. The people around you clearly see that you are meant to be together, and they can’t wait to celebrate your relationship.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Four of Wands is a sign of them intending to offer a new beginning with you. They intend to invest in a long-term commitment. They are certain of how stable and reliable you will be as a partner. The kind of relationship they have in mind is not one founded on surface level chit chat but rather something much more profound. They picture a bright future for you full of joyous celebrations of your achievements.

For existing relationships, the Four of Wands represents an intention to keep it going. A lot of relationships fail because one party couldn’t provide the assurance needed by the other. But this doesn’t apply in your case. There is no room for insecurity in your connection. They have full faith in the fact that their love for you matches yours. They are excited to spend the rest of their life with you.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Four of Wands shows that they intend to actively try to regain your favor and win you back. They have a habit of thinking back on things and feeling regretful. They know for a fact that they were happy with you. This realization hit them hard. If you feel the same, then reconciliation is very much at hand as long as you put the past behind.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Four of Wands means that this person’s intentions are clear as day. Your principles and values align with them. They intend to take the relationship to the next level. You are soulmates and are meant to spend the rest of your life together. The card is a great sign for you to discuss moving in or marriage.

Reversed Four of Wands as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Four of Wands reversed, that means this person intends to contemplate if they are ready for a deeper connection. They don’t have confidence in themselves right now. They know they must undergo significant changes before making their intentions a reality. The only way for their good intentions to become a reality is if they take some risks.

The Four of Wands reversed as intentions means that they intend to get to the bottom of whether you are compatible with them. They are unsure about their position and role in your life. There is also a sense of fear and hesitation about making your commitment public. There may be a problem between family, friends, and your romantic relationship at the moment. Again, committing to changing your approach and engaging in honest and open communication with them is the way forward.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Four of Wands reversed is a sign of them intending to thoroughly think about your relationship in the long run. Although they entertain the thought of you being together, they feel you are incompatible with one another — at least for now. To fully prepare for a new beginning, you can consider having an open conversation, addressing your differences, and discussing your expectations. Discussions about your future goals will help you both feel more prepared for a fresh start.

For existing relationships, the Four of Wands reversed represents an intention to consider your current situation seriously. They are contemplating whether or not you are compatible with one another. For your relationship to develop deeper, they know that action must be taken. You both need to evolve as a couple if you want to take things to the next level. It’s high time you two have a serious sit-down and talk things out so you can both feel heard and understood.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Four of Wands reversed shows that they intend to weigh the pros and disadvantages of how they feel about you now that they have time to reflect on it. You enjoyed your time together very much. You both grew and developed thanks to each other’s presence in your lives. But for some reason, you have grown apart from one another. You ending the relationship doesn’t mean you no longer have feelings. To materialize an intended reconciliation, you must first resolve your compatibility issues.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Four of Wands reversed means that this person’s intentions are leaning towards not hastily entering a long-term commitment. There are a lot of factors to reconsider and realign since both of you are clearly not on the same page. It is better to address the underlying issues right now than to wait for later. You need to arrive at the answers to the whys and hows of your relationship moving forward. Only then will you feel confident and better about taking the connection to the next level.

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Four of Wands represents celebration, weddings, family, harmony and long-term prospects. Where everyone else wants to be, you already are. There is wholeness, harmony, and a sense of belonging here. The Four of Wands reminds us that life is all about celebrating with those we love. Happiness comes from our strongest relationships.

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