Four of Wands

On this card one can observe several equally important symbols.
Thirty-three small circles are surrounded by seven bigger circles. A spiral upwards connects both of them in a flowing matter.
In the upper area the wheel of four wands is emerging within a triangle. Above the triangle a maze is surrounding the upper area.
The bigger circles represent the seven chakras within the spine, which is pieced together by 33 vertebrae (the smaller circles). The spirals, which wanders around and within them, point to the kundalini and the currents of the Nadis – Ida (left), Pingala (right) and Sushumna (middle).
This middle pillar, in which the energy floats is surrounded by patterns. Those are not random in the sense of chaotic forces, but they are rather gravid with potential and constructive energy. The goal is, to call these forces to order and balance them in a productive way. This process is slow and steady, in the best cases and leads to development of mind, body, and soul. The triangle in the upper area concludes this idea.
The symbol of the Jacob’s ladder in western mysticism correlates to these teachings.
The assignment, which this card reveals to us, is, to start laying healthy roots and at the same cutting those which are already rotting. This cut is neither brutal, nor forceful, but rather a dismissal of the forces, which we cannot control or organize yet. The task is, to let them be free again and float back into the constructive chaos. They are about to be re-woken once again one day, when the time has come to „be together“, once more.
Once we are free, the ascent into balance and order can begin. It’s a synthesis of all of that, which happens naturally – it is never forced and involves only the self and not others. We cannot control any other being, but the will to do so, would reveal the negative aspect of this card. This attempt wouldn’t involve the intent of establishing power over others, but rather the intention to help, where no help is needed, nor necessary. Sometimes, it can be hard to take a step back and just let people be, who they are, but it is necessary for their own development.
There is a danger of looking down on fellows, who aren’t there yet or to elevate us above others.
This can be a time of prosperity, but also separation, so we need to make sure to keep our connection to the world, when reaching this point in life.
If the card describes ourselves, it is a symbol for inner harmony and the peace between the inner forces, that thrive one another. The transition into this step in life can proudly be seen as a milestone, but not the ultimate goal. Returning to the self is sacred, because it is a healthy reverence to the inner core.
It is now time to step back and look upon the goals we has achieved, within and outside of us. W have now reached the glade, where it’s save to rest and breath deeply, before wandering along. The next step will be the beginning of a new journey, symbolized by the maze and the two circle, representing new choices to make, when wandering on.