The air conditioner in my house is broken. I know it's a first world problem, but the recent heat wave (the second terrible heat wave of this year) almost killed me. I can't do another summer of this, and I can't get anyone in to fix the A/C, either. I've called four places where nobody had availability. Two other places came in to do free estimates, and they never called me back with their estimates. 

I get it, HVAC technicians are rolling in the dough this season, as everyone scrambles for fancy expensive new air conditioning, and I'm just a lowly gal with a broken unit. It could take days to repair, and where is the money in that? It's a project nobody wants.

Roughly translated, I am miserable about my broken home, which is a very reversed four of wands place to be. I'll be honest, I'm thinking of selling this house as-is and moving farther north. I'm dead serious. I've been searching real estate listings and found an ugly little place by the water on an island in Canada. It's only appeal is that it looks like temperatures might be mild year-round. That's literally all I need.

While I sit here in my hot dining room, let's see what the reversed four of wands can suggest to take my mind off this heat.

The Four of Wands upright is joy, community, and togetherness.
Reversed, there are blocks or troubles surrounding one’s home environment, routines may be stifled, the home may be unhappy, or something is unstable.
 
Questions answered by the reversed Four of Wands:
Who? An ungrateful person 
What? A broken home
Where? Outside the house
When? Mid-April; Not until the issues are resolved
Why? “To save your business, your job, your career, your relationship and your marriage. Choose to over communicate rather than not to communicate at all.” ~DJ Kyos
Yes or No? Resolve issues before asking again

 The reversed Four of Wands as:
 …an action?

• Resolve a dispute
• Say thank you

 
…a place in your house?

• In the yard

 
…a place in your city?

• A shelter
• A cutthroat workplace

 
…a place in the world?

• The Silk Road
• Cuba
• Russia

 
…something to eat?

• A TV dinner
• A meal for one

 
…something to clean?

• The front steps; outside the front door
• The baseboards

 
…where to find your missing item?

• Outside
• On the floor

 
…a color? Green, dark blue; dark gray
 
…a movie theme? Communication problems; transients

• Dumplin’
• The Pursuit of Happyness

 
…a new career?

• Family therapist
• Plumbing; electrical; home repair person
• Builder; construction
• Phone operator

 
The reversed Four of Wands
Before any card: Communication breakdown around (card)
After any card: Family conflicts; a broken phone

More from the four in Applied Tarot Reversed:

I just rewatched the Pursuit of Happyness the other day, so I guess I'll heat up a TV dinner and plan a trip to Russia, instead. I bet it's pretty cool there.

The Four of Wands is a time of joy, community, and togetherness. After your "ship comes in" with the three, the four represents a chance to celebrate that your hard work has led to success.

You have built a great foundation and a happy home, now it is time to step back and celebrate your efforts with family, friends, and even your dog!
 
Questions answered by the Four of Wands:
Who? Someone at home 
What? A house; a gazebo
Where? At home
When? April 11-20; within 4 weeks
Why? Because you deserve a celebration
Yes or No? Yes

Four of Wands
Before any card: Family togetherness surrounding (card)
After any card: A party, family, a successful meeting

The Four of Wands as:
...an action?

• Have a party in your own home   

 
...a place in your house?

• Your house itself
• The drawer or cabinet that contains party supplies

 
...a place in your city?

• Your home or neighborhood
• A gathering place for celebrations

 
...a place in the world?

• Your homeland
• Greece
• Israel
• Africa

 
...something to eat?

• Party food
• Hors d'oeuvres

 
...something to clean?

• Do a pass through every room, grabbing one (or four) items of clutter and bring it where it needs to be
• Apply Feng Shui

 
...where to find the missing item?

• At home, possibly near your most recently finished project

 
...a color? Red, brown
 
...a movie theme? Community, family

• The Incredibles
• Mamma Mia

 
...a new career?

• Event planner
• Real estate agent
• Designer

 
Four of Wands combinations
With The Tower: Don't fear change, celebrate it.
With Three of Wands: (if 3 precedes 4) Look forward to the day you can celebrate; (If 4 precedes 3) Appreciate your hard work.
With King of Cups: A compassionate older male has reason to celebrate.
With Seven of Swords: You may be celebrating for the wrong reasons - Did you act mischievously to get to where you are?
With Six of Pentacles: Celebrate success but share the wealth with the less fortunate. Not everyone makes it this far.