Four of Swords

Four of Swords

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Four of Swords

Four of Swords

Milky Oats, Oat Tops or Oat Straw , English Oak & Star of Bethlehem

Card Minor ArcanaJupiter in LeoAirPainted April 2026

I rest and withdraw in order to heal and trust that unseen forces are supporting and attending to what needs tending while I do so.

StabilizationRestRetreatRenewalTruceWithdrawalPeaceHealingRecovery
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The Meaning

Four is the number of order, solidity and stability while swords relate to the mind. This could  translate into the need to create a deeper sense of mental order. There's a call  to cultivate a stable mental repose-a  moment of anchoring the mind and allowing time in order to recover before moving forward.  Rest right now and rest assured that while you do there is a wiser being within you that has your best interest at hand and is constantly working to assist you. Trust the divinity within you and relax around feelings of fear and anxiety.  All is well, trust yourself, its alright to take time now to recuperate. A withdrawal is what is being asked of you- at least for now- until there is a more favorable time to win.

Or perhaps, there is something frozen within you that needs to be reawakened and brought back to life.  Sometimes it is true, that when we have withdrawn for the purpose of recuperating, we may have built a barrier between us and the world- essentially casting a spell upon ourselves that must be broken by an outside force.  So keep in mind you mustn't linger too long in a state of isolation.  You do not want to become stuck there.   Rest, recuperate and re-enter life when you are renewed. 

Star of Bethlehem addresses the trauma I have endured.  It will restore me, soften me and be that witnessing, compassionate friend I need at this time.

The time now calls for a truce, peace and retreat so that I may be able to heal.

The Plant Medicine

Plants chosen for their ability to open the heart, restore trust, and activate the creative life force.

  1. Milky Oats, Oat Tops or Oat Straw
    Avena sativa
    Oats bring me peace, reset my nervous system and help to sooth and calm me so that I can act from a centered and calm place.
  2. English Oak
    Quercus robur
    Oak will help me to take the down time I need to come back with full force, showing me I do not need to push through- I can retreat at this moment, it is best to rest.
  3. Star of Bethlehem
    Ornithogalum umbellatum
    Star of Bethlehem addresses the trauma I have endured.  It will restore me, soften me and be that witnessing, compassionate friend I need at this time.

Published in Taschen's Library of Esoterica: Plant Magic