Four of Swords

The Four of Swords symbolizes a period of rest, withdrawal, and contemplation, as depicted by a dreaming girl whose visions keep four roses blooming, while three swords mark the place of her rest, and a fourth lies buried by her side. In its upright position, it suggests the need for refuge, retreat, and turning inward, often signifying recovery and temporary exile from everyday affairs. Reversed, it indicates emerging from seclusion with renewed energy, returning to everyday life, and engaging actively with the world.