Four of Swords

Description & Symbolism

Four of Swords

The effigy of a knight in the attitude of prayer, at full length upon his tomb.

Divinatory Meaning

Upright

Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design.

A bad card, but if reversed a qualified success may be expected by wise administration of affairs.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed

Wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament.

A certain success following wise administration.