MINOR ARCANA · WANDS
Four of Wands
Explore the imagery, upright and reversed readings, and its place in the Royal / Dragon Tarot universe.
THE 78 CARDS · RESEARCH NOTES
Meaning & symbolism
Traditional Rider–Waite–Smith symbolism and an editorial Royal / Dragon adaptation for this card.
Upright keywords
Celebration · homecoming · community
Upright meaning
A milestone is ready to be shared. Four wands create a flowered gateway, figures welcome the occasion, and a home or castle stands beyond. The card evokes belonging, ceremony, and the results of collective effort: achievement witnessed by others.
Reversed keywords
An incomplete celebration · an unsettled home · a postponed gathering
Reversed meaning
Progress may be real even if family, group dynamics, or practical arrangements are not yet in place. Reversal need not cancel the joy; it could point to a smaller private celebration or a need to reconsider what home means.
RWS image & symbols
Four wands form a stable gateway; the garland marks a celebration; two people raise bouquets in shared delight; the distant crowd and castle suggest community and safety.
Reader's lens
What achievement can be acknowledged now, and who should be included in the celebration?
Royal / Dragon adaptation
All celebrants should be royal. Retain exactly four wands and the floral gateway; avoid adding a large cast.
Research edition based on the supplied 78-card manuscript. Symbolic interpretations are contextual, not guaranteed predictions or professional advice. Sonam Zangmo’s individual card interpretations will be added following editorial review.