Tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore's personal and professional lives for nearly twenty years. Right from the start, tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, history, mystery, and magic. She has studied under...
Some troubles come in the form of a crisis that requires immediate action. Others are complex and demand much thought and reflection. In addition, they can be mentally or emotionally exhausting. In these instances, we need a time-out. This is the situation in the Four of Swords. It is a withdrawal from events to regroup. The implication in this card is that by taking this time away and quieting the mind, we may then hear a solution to our troubles.
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The Universal Waite card shows a man lying in a church, representing a place of safety and higher wisdom. The pose and the casket remind us of death. In a sense, it is a death—the end of a problem put to rest by a practical solution.
Core meaning: Respite from troubles.
The Legacy card also takes place in a churchlike setting. The bird is the soul receiving redemption and rebirth, symbolized by the red and white roses.
In the Shadowscapes card, the figure holds a sword to her heart and has one under her head, searching for wisdom that will quiet her soul and cut through her confusion. The lotus blossoms represent enlightenment.
