FOUR OF SWORDS in The RIDER WAITE Deck of Tarot Cards
Quick Keywords
Recovery, retreat, de-stress, solitude, time out.
Symbols
A knight lies resting on a table. He has 3 swords pointing down and 1 underneath him. His hands are formed in a prayer position.
Meaning
This is a card of rest, recuperation, convalescence, retreat and solitude and indicates a real need to take some time out and just DO NOTHING.
It may be a time of quiet contemplation and preparation for the next steps. It is a time for mind, body and spirit to heal.
This card will often show up for someone who is overworked, stressed and worn out.
It can also come up for someone who is recovering from an illness and it is important for them to allow themselves to recover fully before they start doing too much again.