Four of Swords
The Four of Swords marks a necessary pause and a retreat from conflict, offering a temporary respite even amid looming danger. The image of Fenrir bound by the Norse gods underscores containment of a threat and the importance of conserving strength. Upright, it emphasizes sanctuary, recuperation, meditation, and seeking counsel to restore balance. Reversed, it can signal the end of that rest—an awakening or return to activity that may bring healing or indicate burnout and the need to reclaim strength.
Keywords
Card Title
Four of Swords
Character
Fenrir
Origin
Norway, Norse mythology.
Description
The Four of Swords signals a pause in battle. The Norse gods know that the wolf, Fenrir, will bring about the end of the world, so they have him bound and chained. While he still represents a threat, for now there is respite.
Upright
Sanctuary, recouping, meditation, passivity, counseling.
Reverse
Awakening, healing, returning, burnout, strength.
Visual Description
A large dark wolf-like creature is crouched in a cavernous space, its body wrapped and pierced by glowing golden bands. Four swords are planted upright in the ground around it, and a short blade is clenched in its jaws, dripping blood. Tall teal columns rise behind the creature against a red horizon, and a decorative white border frames the scene with the printed title 'Four of Swords' at the bottom.
Tarot of the Divine
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