Four of Swords
Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords!
I’m going through each card in the suit, one per episode.
What we explore in this episode:
What the Four of Swords teaches us about rest, reflection, and recalibration
Symbolism across decks: coffins, temples, meditation, calm retreat, transformation
The difference between true rest and emotional avoidance
How this card relates to atonement, clarity after overwhelm, and the importance of spiritual integration
Four of Swords
In this episode, we look at the Four of Swords as a call to a sacred pause. It’s the chrysalis moment between action and transformation. Whether you're healing from burnout, heartbreak, or just navigating deep life transitions, this card invites you to lay down your sword—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and rest. We talk about what it means to stop pushing and allow space for reflection, integration, and quiet clarity.
The Four of Swords reminds us that it’s okay to step back, and sometimes essential. Rest is not laziness. It's how we gather strength and discernment before stepping into what's next.
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
The first season, I introduced tarot through talking about oracle vs tarot cards, myths of tarot, how to find a deck, reading for yourself vs others, and much more.
In seasons 2 and 3, I went through the major arcana and the four suits, one per episode.
In season 4, I talked all about Tarot in Pop Culture and examined representations of Tarot in videogames, TV shows, movies, and more.
In season 5, I went through 13 Common Tarot Spreads, what they are, how many cards, and an example of what it looks like to work through one.
In season 6 I talked all about the Suit of Wands, one per episode.
Season 7 was all about the Suit of Pentacles.
Today's Tarot Pull:
From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Alchemist.
This card brings a message of balance, invention, and destruction. The Alchemist understands that to create something new—whether a project, a relationship, or a transformed self—something else must be dismantled. Nothing is wasted. Instead, what’s been burned becomes the base from which we rebuild.
Reflective prompts on this card:
What needs to be released or dismantled so something new can be created?
Are you giving yourself permission to rest and integrate before moving forward?
Where are you being called to rebuild—slowly, intentionally, and from your own truth?
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