Cross Posted with Tarot_Week - I know entries are moderated, so if it doesn't go up there, it'll be here, and if it goes up there, I'll take this one down. But I don't know what happened to the mod, but the community seems abandoned now, so...
It's been over a month and a half, so I decided why not try to do this, right? So I pulled a card from the Deck of Spite. The first card I pulled was the 6 of Wands, which amused me because that was the last one done. The next was...
Four of Swords
Visconi-Sforza, Marseilles, Rider-Waite, Kalivala and Shapeshifter TarotCard DescriptionOf course, the biggest thing in common among the decks is the sword. The Shapeshifter deck only has one sword, however the rest all have 4. Among the older decks, the Visconi-Sforza and Marseilles, the swords are the only element beyond flora. In the Rider-Waite we have a man laying on what is presumed to be a tomb, looking as though he is an effigy in the supine position, with a serene look upon his face. The stained glass window in the upper left we can see a man kneeling before a figure of religious authority, as is shown by the figure having two fingers extended. The Kalivala tarot shows an image of a male (Vaeinaemoeinen) lying face up in a river with four swords in his horse, and an eagle in the upper left corner flying toward him.
Typically the images on the card will show someone who appears deceased, but is, in fact, only resting. The Shapeshifter deck implies this resting with the vine wrapping itself around her sword.
InterpretationThe suit of swords is aptly named, as it often is seen as cutting to the underlying issue, without padding the answer. That isn't to say that it's necessarily an unpleasant suit, but it is extremely blunt, and people tend to not be fond of that. The swords typically represent some type of conflict, either inner conflict or conflict with others. Typically the element associated with swords is air.
The suit of swords generally implies some sort of logic or intellect, and the 4 of Swords reflects this. The overall feel of the card is a need for some time to collect thoughts and think. Not that one should actively brood, but to take a moment and breathe and relax.
Numerically, this card being in the number four position makes sense. The card is almost halfway through the journey between 1 and 10, but not quite. This implies that there is the ability to change the course of the journey, if necessary, as it is still shorter to go back than it is to continue on-- however, not by much.
The card reversed implies that, among other things, though rest and quiet may be wanted, none will be found, and that it will take time for things to be resolved, if at all. Other key concepts when reversed include forced isolation, depression, or loss of nerve.
SourcesTarot.comAeclecticKalevala TarotWikipediaTrionfi pageAnd, of course, if anyone has any complaints or questions, say something. Also, feel free to add more in the comments. Don’t worry if you're a beginner or not.
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