Four of Swords

Rest and recovery.

The image

A knight lies on a tomb with hands joined in prayer; three swords hang on the wall above him and one lies beneath, beside a stained glass window.

Keywords: rest, recovery, contemplation

Light side

Rest is part of the work. Stepping back to recover gives your mind and body the quiet they need to heal.

Shadow side

Withdrawal can become avoidance. Resting forever is no longer recovery but hiding from life.

Drawing Four of Swords in a game of Leela

In Leela Atlas you can draw a card from the Classic Tarot when you land on a square. A bridging question links the card to the square, so the card speaks to your own question:

• What kind of rest would truly restore you right now?
• What does "Four of Swords" show you about your square?
• If "Four of Swords" were advice for your question, what would it say?
• Where do you meet "Four of Swords" in your life right now?