TarotCraft Lesson 204.04: The 4 of Swords

The 4 of Swords from the Universal Waite Tarot deck.

The 4 of Swords brings the gentle energy of stillness, rest and meditation. This may be the opportunity to take some time out for self-care before returning to a problematic situation that may take some time to resolve. 

Image Description

A statue of a Knight at rest is shown in this card. The figure lies on top of their tomb, head resting on a pillow and hands in the prayer position at chest height. Three swords hang on the wall above the Knight with their points facing down. Shown on a white background, this is possibly a painting of three swords rather than actual swords. The fourth is placed along the length of the tomb beneath the Knight.  Next to the three swords is part of a stained glass window that shows a standing figure holding their hand out to someone kneeling before them, similar to the Hierophant and the 6 of Pentacles.  
 
Yes/No upright: No
Yes/No reversed: No
 
Amplified by: Justice
Amplifier for: Justice
 
Zodiac/Element: Jupiter in Libra
Dates: 13 October – 22 October
 
Traditional Name: Rest from Strife
Traditional Meaning: Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design. Reversed: Wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament
 
TarotCraft Upright Meaning

This card brings the gentle energy of stillness, rest and meditation. This may be the opportunity to take some time out for self-care before returning to a problematic situation that may take some time to resolve. 
 
If you must interact with others, it's best to try and put your personal views aside. Objectivity and seeing things from the other's point of view is the way to success.
 
It could indicate a physical death if it appears with some combination of the 10 of Swords, Death, the Hanged Man or Judgement.  
 
TarotCraft Reversed Meaning

When reversed, it's time to get moving. Action is now required.  
 
TarotCraft Gift, Invitation, and Challenge

Gift  
 
The Invitation of this card is to rest your mind in stillness and meditation.
   
Invitation   
 
The Invitation of this card is to rest your mind in stillness and meditation.   
 
Challenge  
 
The Challenge of this card is to rest your mind to rest in stillness and meditation.  
 
(Yes, they are all the same! It’s not a typo…)
 
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