Four of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Four of Swords Upright Meaning

This card shows that you have come a long way, achieved many things, but now it is time to rest and recuperate before moving on to the next challenge. Solitude and quiet contemplation can help us to re-charge our batteries, to figure out our next course of action. Now might be the time to treat yourself to some alone time, or a few days away from home. This can help you to see the world from a new perspective, regrouping before moving forward. This card may also represent that you are at peace with the present, and what your future might hold. You accept that you can only deal with life’s ups and downs as best you can, and in order to do that to the best of your abilities, you need to rest.

Four of Swords Keywords

Rest, contemplation, and relaxation.

Four of Swords Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Four of Sword suggests that your ‘rest’ is not through choice. You may have burnt out and found yourself too exhausted to move on. While rest might feel counter-intuitive, it is a necessary part of life. You need rest to re-build and work at your best. It also helps you to see the world through clearer eyes. Accept the rest that you have found yourself in, and make the most of it. Allow yourself to relax. If you’re feeling stagnation about where your life is right now, only you can do something about it. During your period of rest, figure out what it is you’d like to do. What gets that fire burning inside you?

Four of Swords Reversed Keywords

Exhaustion, burn-out, and stagnation.