The Four of Swords may be somewhat macabre in its representation of rest and recovery. Still, the image may be much more understandable for those who are into mindfulness and meditation. Think of the Four of Swords as the Tarot card of yoga’s Corpse pose or a symbolic rendition of meditation, for it calls forth a challenge many people are incapable of doing: staying silent and quieting the mind. This card issues forth a period of reflection.
When it arrives in a reading, it is time to build up your inner sanctuary. Strengthen your mind.
The Four of Swords suggests that this is the silence before the storm, so you should rest and relax. Stop worrying about the things that burden you, even if it is just for a moment. It is okay to put down your defenses now that you have drawn this Minor Arcana card.
If you feel the need to go into seclusion, there is nothing wrong with that. Removing yourself from society for a time will give you the environment you need to recharge. Re-evaluate everything that has happened in your life, and then figure out what you need to do to progress. Once you feel more grounded, you can return to the world a much more learned spirit.
