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I started some new medication for my brain, and it seems to be working pretty well. Now, rather than lying in bed frozen in worry and angst, I'm able to walk around and do stuff in worry and angst. That's a pretty good first step! I'm trying not to rush things, however. Although I have a ton of stuff to do before the holidays, I'm trying to take recovery fairly slow and methodically, like a positive reversed four of swords. Generally, this card has a negative vibe to it. It often means recovery is stalled or slow, or we're suffering burnout. However, the more rare alternative meaning, that we've taken our rest and are now ready to fight again, is the one I'm channeling. I need to get back to work so I'm glad I'm on the right path - even if I need to pop some pills to be there.  The four of swords upright is about withdrawal and retreat, perhaps temporary, so you can recover.
Reversed, rest and recovery is slow or difficult. There may be burnout or a lack of proper self-care. Alternatively, it could be that moment after a decent rest, when we have the mental strength to fight again. Questions answered by the reversed Four of Swords: Who? An angsty or restless individual What? A slow recovery Where? A school; an office When? The middle of October; Later; After a nap Why? “Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.” ~Barbara Jordan Yes or No? Yes, but later The reversed Four of Swords as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…something to clean?
…where to find the missing item?
…a color? Blue; orange …a movie theme? Awakening; burn-out
…a new career?
Four of Swords reversed Before any card: A recovery from (card) After any card: burn-out; lack of progres
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I'm willing to bet every Tarot reader has a card that they just don't like. The Four of Swords is mine. It's not a bad card - in fact, it's one of the more positive swords cards! - but the problem I have with it is that it's a card about rest, waiting, delay, and contemplation. I'm a go-getter. When I get a bright idea I like to act on it immediately. So, when the Four of Swords shows up and tells me to wait, sleep on it, or think about it some more, I become unreasonably angry and frustrated! Maybe the Four of Swords is something that will work better for you. Let's find out!  After the dark and upsetting three comes a period of rest and contemplation. The four of swords is about withdrawal and retreat, perhaps temporary, so you can recover. When the four does not follow a painful experience, it might indicate that there is a delay in plans, or that things may not be going quite as expected. Questions answered by Four of Swords: Who? The sleepiest; a therapist What? A nap Where? A bed When? The middle of October; Afterwards; Four days from now Why? Requiring rest is not a weakness. Yes or No? A mild yes Four of Swords Before any card: meditate on (card) After any card: nap, rest, serious consideration The Four of Swords as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...something to clean?
...where to find the missing item?
...a color? grey, yellow ...a movie theme? Rest, mental work
...a new career?
Four of Swords combinations With Chariot: Restore yourself by maintaining control of your thoughts. With King of Wands: A great leader overcomes challenges through retrospection and patience. With Three of Cups: A restorative getaway vacation with friends, such as a camping trip or retreat. With Seven of Swords: Taking a nap feels devious but may be exactly what you need to think of new strategies. With Queen of Pentacles: A practical and secure person needs to contemplate an idea a little while longer; Mom needs a nap. One thing I refuse to meditate or wait on is the next book in my series, Applied Runes. I have a tentative release date of January 1st, 2021, so I'd best get a move on. In a strange coincidence, earlier I was working on the Rune Isa, which is about - you guessed it - waiting, delays, and meditation. It's a Four of Swords and Isa day. Nothing will get accomplished, so I might as well take a nap.  Pictured is the Four of Swords from the Sasuraibito deck, and Isa, a cold and unmoving Rune. |
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