Four of Wands

The Four of Wands shows us two women celebrating a victory.  There's dancing and partying in the background.  In the background there is a huge fortress or perhaps a home - this symbolizes faith, strength, being grounded and level headed, or even strong home-ties.

The bridge in the background is a passing over of sorts.  Sometimes before passing into a easier part of our lives we have to go through a bit of trouble or go to places we do not want to go or deal with situations that we do not want to deal with.  I suspect this could be the reason why the victors in this card are so excited - they made it through the difficulties or overcame the odds that were stacked against them in their respective situations.

If today you're facing difficulties, keep persevering, keep a positive outlook, get help or guidance from someone, and keep plugging forward - you will get to the light, to the other side where and reap the rewards of not giving up.

Nine of Swords, reversed

The bed should be a place where we can go to rest, relax, and dream away the cares of the world.  Like the flowers on the bed spread, they are symbols of growth, vitality, and even regeneration.

However, sometimes we find ourselves in difficult situations that are not our creation - family issues, work issues, as examples.  Where we have a vested interest in seeing people doing the right or positive thing, sometimes this causes us worry to the point that it would keep us awake in the wee hours of the morning.

Thankfully, seasons like this do come to an end, and like the conflictive seen carved at the bottom of this persons bed, the thoughts that race though our head in the middle of the night will end.  Peace and rest will return.

The bed spread has the signs of the zodiac sewn on it - this would remind us that regardless of the situation, we should seek guidance from the Universe - the angels above and it's earthly representatives can provide needed guidance, council, and direction in tough times.