Four of Swords

What the card shows

A knight's effigy lies on a stone tomb inside a quiet church, his hands pressed together in prayer. Three swords hang on the wall above him and a fourth lies beneath, while a stained-glass window brings a touch of color to the stillness.

In the suit of Swords (element: Air), the focus is thoughts, words, truth and conflict. Fours are about stability and structure, sometimes to the point of standing still.

At a glance

Four of Swords upright

Time to lie down and recharge. Rest is productive.

Upright keywords

• Rest
• Recovery
• Contemplation
• Retreat

Four of Swords reversed

You are running on empty and refusing to stop. Your body will force the break if you do not take it.

Reversed keywords

• Restlessness
• Burnout
• Stagnation

In love

Giving each other space or taking a pause to heal.

Career & money

Take leave, step back, recharge. A short break saves the bigger project.

Yes or no?

The Four of Swords is one of the deck's maybe cards. The answer depends on rest, so look at the cards around it, or ask a more specific question.

Themes

• rest
• recovery
• contemplation
• retreat
• air
• swords

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