Four of Swords
The Four of Swords suggests taking a moment of rest and recuperation. It symbolizes a need for meditation and inner cleansing. While this is a temporary break, it is crucial for mental clarity before confronting further challenges. Embrace the serenity and draw strength for the future.
Keywords
Image Description
Her arms and legs are crossed in the pose of death, but this is not the final sleep. It is merely a moment of rest and recovery. Her mind floats freely. She meditates, drifting with the waves of the ether. Her eyes are closed, but she sees visions of a different kind. The sigil of the eye on the sword blade is pressed against her chest, looking downward into her heart and outward into the surrounding world, seeking the clarity she aims for in this inner contemplation and voluntary exile.
She floats along with the lotuses, symbols of spiritual and mental purity. Lotuses grow in lakes of silt and mud, purified by the water to emerge in the sunlight as beautiful flowers. They are living metaphors for seekers of spiritual truths. The pink lotus, especially, is a symbol of enlightenment.
Thus, the swords serve as a pillow for her head as she meditates, as if to pierce the haze of uncertainty and deliberately overlook it, to achieve a state of clarity. However, this is only a brief rest. Her hands tightly grip the sword. She knows that there are still many harsh trials to face. She breathes deeply, capturing the scent of the lotuses in her mind. She is ready to draw the sword and return to the world of struggle and conflict once this reprieve ends, perhaps this time with a clearer mental state.
Meaning
The Four of Swords encourages you to take a moment of rest. Close your eyes, and find peace and quiet within your being, where inner strength resides. Draw from this reserve in the times to come.
Shadowscapes tarot
💜 Please support creators. Buy official decks.
ℹ️ Disclaimer
All card images and descriptions are taken from public sources. They are used for review purposes only. All rights to these images and descriptions belong to their creators. If you believe there is a copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected].