The Fours
Synopsis
The Fours are associated with the Sefirot Chesed, "Mercy" or "Loving Kindness". The Fours offer a sense of balance and respite, expressing the quaternity of the suits themselves. The stability of the Fours have the potential to give a stable structure and foundation from which to grow, or to become a cage in which there is no movement. Consideration should be given on how to best harness the positive of structure without being trapped by it.
Wands
Venus in Aries
The Four of Wands is a balance of expansive and receptive energy, a self-sustaining and nurturing structure for those within it. This card brings people or events together in a creative union, such as the wedding celebration on the Waite-Smith card or the coming together of Venus and Mars on the Thoth card. Generally this is a happy and fruitful experience.
Cups
Moon in Cancer
The Four of Cups has a choice to make. Satisfaction is already present, yet something more is on offer. Do I stay here with what I know, or take a chance on something new?
Swords
Jupiter in Libra
The Four of Swords is a time for relaxation, consolidation, and recovery. The tensions between the hopes, fears, and tensions in our life have come to a momentary rest. Rest is not permanent quiescence, however, and we will have to engage with activity again before too long.
Disks
Sun in Capricorn
The Four of Disks brings a sense of consolidating material power, health, wealth. One may feel a sense of being rooted and supported, but also potentially stuck and have trouble moving when desired.