What does the Four of Swords tarot card mean?

THE tarot card that shows four swords and a body at rest has a powerful message.

If you receive this card in a reading, you may want to change up your routine.

What does the Four of Swords tarot card mean?

The upright Four of Swords tarot card shows a knight lying down with three swords pointing towards him and one sword horizontally below him. In the background, there is a stained-glass window with an image of a woman and a child.

The Four of Swords upright is telling you to take a break. You have been working extremely hard, and it is time to slow down and let yourself rest. Although drive and tenacity are important qualities, too much stress can cause you to lose perspective or simply burn out.

You may be experiencing pressure at work, frustration with your friends, or a traumatic breakup. The Four of Swords is sign to realign your focus and shift your priorities a bit. Instead of concentrating on the points of tension in your life, work on strengthening your mental well being.

Meditate, go for a walk, take a day off and treat yourself to some much needed rest and relaxation. It will likely be difficult to clear your mind of the outside noise, but if you create time for solitude and reflection, you will find greater peace.

What does the Four of Swords tarot card in reverse mean?

According to The Tarot Guide, the Four of Swords tarot card in reverse symbolizes mental strength and rejuvenation. You are slowly recovering from the stress that has been weighing you down lately, and you will soon be revived. You allowed your body and your mind to take a much needed breather, and it worked.

Alternatively, if you have not taken time to relax, the Four of Swords in reverse serves as a final warning that you must do so in order to avoid a breakdown. You are restless and on the verge of collapsing; but if you take care of yourself, you will heal.

What are the keywords for the Four of Swords tarot card?

The keywords for the Four of Swords tarot card upright are: rest, relaxation, contemplation, meditation, recuperation.

The keywords for the Four of Swords tarot card in reverse are: recovery, awakening, restlessness, burnout.

What are the Major Arcana cards in Tarot?

The Fool - Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit

The Magician - manifestation, resourcefulness, power

The High Priestess - intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine

The Empress - Femininity, beauty, nature

The Emperor - authority, establishment, structure

The Hierophant - spiritual wisdom

The Lovers - love, harmony, relationships

The Lovers - love, harmony, relationships

The Chariot - control, willpower, success

Justice - fairness, truth, law

Strength - strength, courage, influence

The Hermit - soul searching, inner guidance

Wheel of Fortune - good luck, karma, life cycles 

The Hanged Man - pause, surrender, letting go

Death - endings, change, transitions

Temperance - balance, moderation, patience

The Devil - shadow self, addiction, restriction

The Tower - sudden change, upheaval, chaos

The Star - hope, faith, purpose, spirituality

The Moon - illusion, fear, anxiety

The Sun - positivity, fun, warmth, success

Judgment - rebirth, inner calling

The World - completion, accomplishment, travel

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