Four of Swords
The Four of Swords signals a need to pause and recuperate. It advises taking a breather to replenish strength through rest, meditation, and calm spaces. Keywords emphasize passivity, recharging, rest, and seclusion, while reversed meanings warn of restlessness, stress, stagnation, and burnout. The card encourages intentional withdrawal to restore mental clarity and prevent exhaustion.
Keywords
Card
Four of Swords
Animal
Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Meaning
Take a breather, and spend some time replenishing your strength. Refresh your mind with meditation and calm spaces.
Keywords
Passivity, recharging, rest, seclusion
Reversed Keywords
Restlessness, stress, stagnation, burnout
Visual Description
A large bird of prey, feathers ruffled, perches solemnly on a stone pillar with its head bowed and eyes closed. A tattered red cloth hangs from the stone beneath the bird. Above the bird, four slender swords float horizontally in two staggered rows, their gleaming blades and golden hilts clearly visible against a deep black background. The card is framed with a white border and the Roman numeral IV sits at the top.
Anima Mundi tarot
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