The Four of Swords Tarot Card

Upright

Tranquility. Introspection. Meditation. Prayer. Resting. Healing. Temporary withdrawl from stress and strain. Traditionally, solitude, exile, retreat, banishment.

Reversed

Awakening. Recovery, perhaps from illness or possibly from emotional trauma. The painful lessons learned will not be lost. Greater caution will be exercised in the future. The time for resting has passed, or perhaps rest is not possible at this time. Traditionally, circumspection, economy, cautiousness, foresight, sympathy.

General

Element: Air

The Fours relate to structure and foundation

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