On the card, a man is lying under three swords hanging, as if resting or already dead. A sword lies beside the man, indicating he can get up and act at any time. The Four of Swords has a relatively peaceful and harmonious image compared to other swords, but it represents a state of passive inactivity. This state of stopping is not entirely idle; it might also be a process of gathering energy while resting, planning the next step. Once he is ready, he can jump up again to continue his unfinished business. In addition, this man could also be dead, so the Four of Swords also symbolizes illness and pain.
The three swords also represent the state of the subconscious, temporarily sealed, escaping through sleep and needing to face upon waking. The sword under the bed (coffin) lies parallel to the body, representing a state of pause and concealment.
The Four of Swords card implies negative thoughts, retreat or reflection. However, the yellow foreground means the use of wisdom, because yellow traditionally signifies a rational attitude towards life.

In the upright position, the Four of Swords in career indicates that you can easily feel the desire to rest, perhaps thinking about firing your boss and then studying at home, or even the possibility of further education. In another situation, the appearance of this card also suggests a feeling of slacking off, using this time to reflect on your past, present, and future. Looking at your own company or personal studio, the Four of Swords represents the thinking before making a decision, which is a selective thinking. This kind of thinking has two forms: one is thinking about whether to expand, and the other is whether to reduce.
Additionally, the reversed Four of Swords implies a quick recovery from illness, or returning to life quickly after a period of peace and calm. After introspection and exploring the past, now is the time to apply your new understanding of life.

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