Auraveil
Minor Arcana · Swords
Four of Swords
- rest
- recovery
- contemplation
- retreat
- restoration
- Element
- Air
- Astrology
- Jupiter in Libra
- Yes or no
- Maybe
Imagery and symbolism
The effigy of a knight lies on a tomb in a church with hands joined in prayer. One sword lies beneath him and three hang on the wall beside a stained-glass window.
- knight's effigy
- tomb
- stained glass
- hanging swords
Upright meaning
Upright- rest
- recovery
- contemplation
- retreat
- restoration
Time to rest and recharge after stress. Retreat, reflect and recover before your next challenge.
Reversed meaning
- restlessness
- burnout
- exhaustion
- forced rest
You are pushing through when you need rest, or rest is forced on you. Listen to your body and mind.
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