Readings
Two Cards
If you are trying to make a very important decision in your life and you don’t know which path to follow, if you are really doubtful about the consequences the crossroads tarot spread will help you to find your way.
Four of Wands
Upright
Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming
The Four of Wands symbolizes celebration, ecstatic happiness and gratitude for the nice things in life. You may celebrate a meaningful event or anniversary such as a marriage, birthday, homecoming or reconciliation. Relax and enjoy this extraordinary time together!
The Four of Wands could also indicate that you are returning home. You feel secure, knowing you are with people who love and care about you.
Because the Four of Wands connects so closely with the home atmosphere, you maybe renovating your house or are close to finding a new one. Or you recently bought a home and are getting ready to settle down.
The Four of Wands tells you that after a period of fast growth, it’s now time to rest and rejoice what you have accomplished so far. Sit back for a moment and enjoy the products of your work.
The number four signifies balance and strong foundations, and with the Four of Wands, you are now enjoying a period of security. This card symbolizes a sense of harmony as well as fulfillment.
In a love reading, Four Wands could signify finding a soulmate or twin flame. You are in a stable relationship built on trust and harmony and your connection may be strengthened even more with the care and witness of your family and friends.
Reversed
Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition.
The Reversed Four of Wands can show that you are celebrating the fulfillment of a personal purpose, for example, reaching your goal weight, quitting some bad habit, or doing meditation for 21 days in a row. You do not feel life announcing this achievement to others, instead, creating your own special award for the hard work you did.
The Reversed Four of Wands also has its shadow side by pointing to a lack of harmony in connection in your household. Tension might be growing between family members or loved ones, and you keep finding yourself getting caught up in other people’s interests and problems. You may also go through a period of transformation in your home life and feel some discomfort as a consequence.
While the upright Four of Wands indicates stability, the reversal can imply that you are going through an outbreak. You may encounter multiple changes in your life. While you know this is an essential change, it can be very unsettling and making you feel unsure about your future.
The Emperor
Upright
Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure
The Emperor is the father figure of the Tarot deck, suggests that you are adopting this protective role (regardless of whether you are male or female), affording for your family, and protecting your loved ones.
Similarly, the Emperor represents a strong and charismatic leader. Status and power are necessary to you, and you are most comfortable in a leadership role where you can direct others. You have a clear vision of what you want to manifest, and you arrange those around you to manifest your goal. You listen to the advice of others, but you prefer to make the final decision.
The Emperor reflects a system defined by rules and regulations. You create law and order by applying policies or guidelines to a specific situation. Be strategic and highly organized in your approach by sticking to your plan until the end.
The Emperor card also implies world knowledge and expertise. You have gained valuable wisdom and living experience, and now you enjoy offering guidance to someone who might benefit from it. You may be a teacher, coach, boss, or just a good friend who likes to take the knowledge and pass it on so that others can be as wise and powerful as you.
Reversed
Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility
The reversed Emperor requests you to assess your relationships with responsibility and discipline. Are you expressing too much or too little of these in your life right now? Are they serving for you or against you?
In the reversed position, the Emperor can be bossy and inflexible in his thoughts. The card can suggest an over-use of authoritative power. It could be you or another person, often a boss, partner or family member. And it may be because of deep insecurities and self-doubts.
Recognize the position of power in your life. Are you declaring your power and dominance in a way that leaves others feeling weak? Or are you giving away much of your personal power to please others? Try to find a solution where you start from a place of personal power and enable others to do the same. Power can be equally distributed – you don’t need to take it from others, nor do you need to give yours away.
Sometimes, the reversed Emperor asks you to stand up to authority. You may feel fed up with an oppressive boss or a hierarchical organization and feel forced to enter a more flexible and adaptive environment. Maybe you aspire to be your own boss and work independently by starting up your own business.
In a love reading, the reversed Emperor hints that you may be in an unbalanced relationship and it‘s making you unhappy. Your partner has become overbearing, possessive and dominating. This dynamic is putting tension on the relationship and blocking the flow of energies between you.