Minor Arcana · Swords
Four of Swords
The effigy of a knight in the attitude of prayer, at full length upon his tomb.
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Position in the deck
- Card 54 of 78
Upright meaning
Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design.
Reversed meaning
Wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament.
What the card offers
Stability is building; stay the course.
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Questions people ask about this card
What does Four of Swords mean upright?
Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design.
What does Four of Swords mean reversed?
Wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament.
Is Four of Swords a yes or a no?
Four of Swords leans towards yes. Stability is building; stay the course.
