Minor arcana · Swords (Air)
Four of Swords
Rest, recovery and silence.
- Keywords
- Rest · Recovery · A pause · Reflection · Retreat
- Yes or no
- It depends
- Element
- Air
AdviceRest before you decide.
What it means
A knight lies on a tomb in a church, hands together in prayer, with swords hanging on the wall. The Four of Swords is a necessary pause: resting after effort, getting your strength back and thinking calmly before returning to the fight.
In love
A break in the relationship or time for yourself after a difficult phase.
At work and with money
A holiday, sick leave or a quieter phase. Recharge before the next step.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Four of Swords mean in tarot?
Rest, recovery and silence. Rest before you decide.
What does Four of Swords mean in love?
A break in the relationship or time for yourself after a difficult phase.
What does Four of Swords mean for work?
A holiday, sick leave or a quieter phase. Recharge before the next step.
Is Four of Swords a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Four of Swords does not give a closed answer: it depends on what you do. Rest, recovery and silence.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Swords
Ace of SwordsTwo of SwordsThree of SwordsFive of SwordsSix of SwordsSeven of SwordsEight of SwordsNine of SwordsTen of SwordsPage of SwordsKnight of SwordsQueen of SwordsKing of Swords