4 OF SWORDS

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KEY WORDS
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Upright: Rest, recuperation, relaxation, reflection

Reversed: Mental overload, burnout, restlessness, mental clutter

KEY SYMBOLS
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Four, swords, tomb, stained glass, rest

CARD MEANING
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Upright:  This card represents a time to take a break.  Your mind is feeling tired or overworked and you need a mental reprieve before you continue on.  Just as the man rests peacefully in the image, you are in need of complete solitude in order to recuperate your mental and physical strength.  It may also be telling you it is time for a vacation away.  It is safe for you to take a break right now.

Reversed:  If this card is pulled in a reverse position, it can indicate complete mental overload.  It is telling you that you have pushed yourself too far and rest is of the utmost priority.  Your thinking is becoming sloppy and it will begin to affect your life and your performance.  It is telling you that it’s time to look at your life and cut back on the excess things that are sapping your energy.  This reversed card can also represent a feeling of restlessness.  Perhaps you have been resting too long and are now beginning to feel anxious for not making any progress on your goals.  If this is the case, sit down and make a plan of action to be implemented immediately.

NUMEROLOGY
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The number 4 represents structure and stability.  It points to the practical parts of one’s self and life.  Four also points to balance and financial security.

In a positive light, the number 4 refers to order, steady growth, groundedness, slow or unmoving, superior management skills, and attention to detail.

In a negative light, the number 4 represents stubbornness, rigidity, argumentative, lack of creativity or fun, and procrastination. Save

RELATED CHAKRA
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The Third Eye Chakra represents foresight, perception, or premonition.  It governs the intuitive piece of our brain which connects directly to higher thinking as well as enhances our ability to visualize the past, present and future. Tarot cards associated with this chakra focus on intuitive insight, clairvoyant abilities, and future outcomes.