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Four of Swords tarot card artwork

The resting blade reflects a sky with nothing to prove.

Tarot Encyclopedia

Four of Swords

Set aside the next demand for a moment. Give your mind permission to rest without earning it.

Arcana Noctis

minorSwordsNo. 4

Upright keywords

  • Rest
  • restoration
  • contemplation

Reversed keywords

  • Restlessness
  • burnout
  • stress

Summary

Four of Swords points to rest, restoration, and contemplation.

Upright meaning

Upright, Four of Swords highlights rest, restoration, and contemplation.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, Four of Swords can indicate restlessness, burnout, and stress.

Symbolism at a glance

  • Rest

  • restoration

  • contemplation

Reflection questions

  • Where is rest, and restoration showing up for me now?
  • What would help me work with restlessness, and burnout?