Four of Swords
The card portrays Kuei, restless Chinese demon-ghosts denied entry to the spirit realm, representing lingering disturbance and the need for protective measures. The ghost's camouflage in frosty surroundings and the snow-dusted trees evoke a quiet, enforced stillness on the physical plane. Illuminated swords beneath the surface warn that this stasis is temporary and that underlying tensions persist. Divinitorily, the card signals a period of rest and recovery after turbulence, advising guarded recuperation while remaining aware that action may be required once the pause ends.
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Card Name
Four of Swords (Kuei)
Story
Kuei are Chinese demon-ghosts who had been denied entry into the spirit realm for a variety of reasons. They wander aimlessly, wreaking havoc, spreading misfortune, and instilling fear among the living. Offerings were made and protective measures were taken to ward off these evil spirits and to ensure peace in the land of mortals. The ghost is inconspicuous within the camouflage of its frosty surroundings. Its wraith-like appearance symbolizes the quiet energy that has permeated the physical plane. The snow-dusted trees reflect the stillness between stormy activities. But just beneath the surface, illuminated swords can be discerned, a reminder that stasis is temporary.
Divinatory meaning
A period of rest and recovery will follow a turbulent period.
Ghosts and Spirits tarot
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