Four of Swords †

What the card shows

A figure lies at rest in a quiet chapel. The Four of Swords invites deliberate rest and recovery before continuing.

A short pause can make it easier to hear your own thoughts without acting on every one.

The suit of Swords

Swords belong to air. They concern thought, truth, conflict and clarity. Swords cards ask how you think, speak and decide, and where the mind could be gentler.

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A pose to pair with this card

Corpse Pose

Complete rest, the clearest response to this card.

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A longer practice

Alternate nostril breathing

Air is the realm of the mind. Balanced breathing is a traditional way to steady busy thoughts.

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Questions to sit with

• What kind of rest do I most need?
• What could I put down for a day?

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