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Four of Swords

Swords · Air

Four of Swords — Tarot Card Meaning

upright: rest, recovery, a pause
reversed: burnout, time to return

“Four of Swords” is a card of the suit of Swords in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of rest, recovery, a pause; reversed — of burnout, time to return. Below is the meaning of Four of Swords in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.

In love

A breather in the bond.

In work

Rest is needed.

Feelings

Fatigue, calm.

The card's advice

Stop and recover.

Four of Swords in short

What does the Four of Swords tarot card mean?
Upright, “Four of Swords” means rest, recovery, a pause. In love the card speaks of a breather in the bond; in work — rest is needed.
What does the reversed Four of Swords mean?
The reversed “Four of Swords” points to burnout, time to return. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
Four of Swords as advice — what should I do?
Stop and recover.