Four of Swords
Upright: Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation
Reversed: Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation
Four of Swords tells you to rest before you take on your next challenge. You must recharge your energy before the next phase begins. Even if you are highly productive and driven, take time out from your schedule to restore your energy and heal the body and the mind. If you have been going through tough times recently, such as the trauma of a broken relationship or family problems, financial or health worries, stress or conflict, then Four of Swords comes as a sign to take a step back and regain perspective. Stay silent and inactive, or spend some much needed time with your loved ones. Spend time in a place that creates peace, calm, and tranquility for you. You need to replenish your strength and spend time connecting with your Higher Self. Four of Swords can also suggest the need for seclusion. You need solitude to negotiate your situation and time apart from others to gather your thoughts and feelings. Solitary experience can bring a greater inner strength and confidence.
A dark-haired beauty is resting, eyes closed and hair fanned out around her. Is she asleep? Or in eternal rest within her coffin, weary from life and its challenges? Once rejuvenated, will she take up her swords, rising again, ready to do battle? She wears a Dia de los Muertos, skull-styled "mask," symbolizing her separation from others and giving her a sense of solitude and peace. She is recharging after the heartbreak/betrayal from the previous challenge-found in Three of Swords. She cradles one Mexican-styled dagger at the ready, while the others with ceremonial roses are tucked throughout her hair as she rests. Yes, she will rise again!
Aquarius-born are shy and quiet, but on the other hand they can be eccentric and energetic. In both cases, they are deep thinkers and highly intellectual people. Aquarius can have tendencies of running from emotional expression and appearing uncompromising and aloof. Aquarius-born have a deep need to be alone and away from everything in order to restore power.
Zodiac: Aquarius
Element: Air
Color: White