4 of Swords
Passivity
Work – Powerful Passivity
Love – Emotional Passivity
Finance – Structured Passivity
Health – Inspired Passivity
The Four of Swords shows that you might struggle to move forward on your own and lack self-belief. You're seeking peace, perhaps not by choice. You need stillness and a slower pace. You may feel stuck, sluggish, unmotivated, or find yourself easily giving up without the energy to try.
Yin: Blue-Magenta
Blue represents willpower, strength, and motivation, while magenta signifies stagnation, seriousness, and thoroughness. Together, they can create an energy short-circuit. Take a step forward, then one back, experiencing anxiety both from taking steps and from feeling stagnant, leading to confusion. Magenta offers deep insight from all the knowledge available, possibly creating insecurity about moving forward and trying something new. But blue is strong and wants to express itself, continuously pushing forward.
Why Blue-Magenta?
Because you're seeking growth from your experiences, you are ready to use everything you've learned to step forward stronger. Try questioning your prejudices and doing something contrary to your principles—something new.
Astrology: Gaia in Libra
Refer to Wisdom (Temperance)
Bind Rune: Hagalaz-Madrez
You need to pause and reflect on who you are, who you want to be, and who you can be. Restructure what isn’t propelling you forward, release what's keeping you stuck in old patterns. Use this bind rune when restructuring yourself is necessary, potentially changing something physically, finding your core form, and creating balance in your DNA.
Woodpecker as a Power Animal
Shows you are intense, know what you want, and don't hesitate to claim it, even at others' expense. You're skilled with rhythm, and you could be a great musician for your own pleasure. You tend to focus intensely on one thing, which might disrupt others but ideally serves your pursuit. You're persistent in what you want to do, needing rhythm, routines, and repetitions to feel satisfied. Good at progressing, perhaps at others' expense. You’ve found something that occupies your time, which is fine, as long as you consider if it’s the best for now or if you’re rushing into something. Use all your strength to delve deep, right to the core, to find the answer.
Amazonite
You seek experiences of safety where you can achieve emotional awareness. You realize you need to take more risks, re-evaluate your limitations or prejudices regarding relationships. Dare to be open and meet others without preconceptions, don’t fear being left out—claim your space.
Work – Powerful Passivity
Love – Emotional Passivity
Finance – Structured Passivity
Health – Inspired Passivity
The Four of Swords shows that you might struggle to move forward on your own and lack self-belief. You're seeking peace, perhaps not by choice. You need stillness and a slower pace. You may feel stuck, sluggish, unmotivated, or find yourself easily giving up without the energy to try.
Yin: Blue-Magenta
Blue represents willpower, strength, and motivation, while magenta signifies stagnation, seriousness, and thoroughness. Together, they can create an energy short-circuit. Take a step forward, then one back, experiencing anxiety both from taking steps and from feeling stagnant, leading to confusion. Magenta offers deep insight from all the knowledge available, possibly creating insecurity about moving forward and trying something new. But blue is strong and wants to express itself, continuously pushing forward.
Why Blue-Magenta?
Because you're seeking growth from your experiences, you are ready to use everything you've learned to step forward stronger. Try questioning your prejudices and doing something contrary to your principles—something new.
Astrology: Gaia in Libra
Refer to Wisdom (Temperance)
Bind Rune: Hagalaz-Madrez
You need to pause and reflect on who you are, who you want to be, and who you can be. Restructure what isn’t propelling you forward, release what's keeping you stuck in old patterns. Use this bind rune when restructuring yourself is necessary, potentially changing something physically, finding your core form, and creating balance in your DNA.
Woodpecker as a Power Animal
Shows you are intense, know what you want, and don't hesitate to claim it, even at others' expense. You're skilled with rhythm, and you could be a great musician for your own pleasure. You tend to focus intensely on one thing, which might disrupt others but ideally serves your pursuit. You're persistent in what you want to do, needing rhythm, routines, and repetitions to feel satisfied. Good at progressing, perhaps at others' expense. You’ve found something that occupies your time, which is fine, as long as you consider if it’s the best for now or if you’re rushing into something. Use all your strength to delve deep, right to the core, to find the answer.
Amazonite
You seek experiences of safety where you can achieve emotional awareness. You realize you need to take more risks, re-evaluate your limitations or prejudices regarding relationships. Dare to be open and meet others without preconceptions, don’t fear being left out—claim your space.
