Four of Swords
The Four of Swords represents a period of tranquility, introspection, and solitude. It depicts a figure in restful slumber, suggesting either restorative peace or a state of depressive immobility. The card emphasizes the importance of meditation and taking time away from the chaos of life, reflecting on past heartbreak while seeking healing through stillness. It is a reminder that solitude can be a significant step toward recovery.
Keywords
Key Words
TRANQUILITY • INTROSPECTION • SOLITUDE • MEDITATION
Card Imagery
The Four of Swords depicts a figure covered in a shroud of linen as he sleeps upon a barren landscape of sand and earth. Dressed in attire meant for a funeral, the figure submits to either a deep restorative slumber or an extended period of depressive immobility. A makeshift bed, which resembles an obscure altar or gravestone, is pinned to the earth by four silver swords, unifying the character and the still earth. The imagery is a sequel to the heartbreak conveyed in the Three of Swords, where we now witness an act of restful solitude. The large boulder positioned on the horizon appears to metaphorically hover over the character, suggesting a looming heaviness that once manifested as three razor sharp blades.
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