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 and quiet, perhaps not by choice. You need stillness and a slower pace. You may feel stuck, sluggish, unmotivated, or easily give 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?
Probably because you're seeking development from your experiences. You are ready to utilize everything you've learned to step forward stronger. Try questioning your prejudices and do something contrary to your principles—try something new.
Astrology: Gaia in Libra
Refer to Wisdom (Moderation)
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, knowing what you want, not hesitating to claim it, even at others' expense. You're skilled with rhythm, potentially 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, 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.
In the East (Work)
Something isn't working as expected—it's sluggish, miserable, and you're not getting into your element. There's resistance from you regarding your work situation, and you should evaluate what's preventing you from being at your best.
In the South (Love)
You're likely quite limited, finding it hard to show your feelings, locking emotions inside. You hesitate to take a step forward, fearing abandonment or getting hurt. You can't handle your emotions, feeling restricted and afraid, possibly due to past trauma causing panic, making you retreat.
In the West (Finance)
There’s stagnation here, for better or worse, with not much happening except feeling limited and fearing loss of control. You might feel trapped, losing control, or giving up responsibility, panicking when things don’t work as you wish. You need support, need to ask for help, take responsibility for what you have, and see your opportunities rather than limitations.
In the North (Self)
You're probably not feeling well. You may be out of balance or unwell, not functioning normally but instead experiencing panic over your situation. Weak, desperate, having trouble focusing, and restless, it feels like you’re crawling out of your skin, getting nothing done. Constant limitations control you, and it drains your strength, energy, and enthusiasm, far from what you currently have.
In the Void (Spiritual)
You might find it hard to believe in life, feeling tired and lacking spiritual inspiration. You might brood over most things, struggling to find hope. You have to pull yourself together, stop dragging yourself down, stop avoiding yourself, change, and become who you are—then you'll find balance.
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 and quiet, perhaps not by choice. You need stillness and a slower pace. You may feel stuck, sluggish, unmotivated, or easily give 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?
Probably because you're seeking development from your experiences. You are ready to utilize everything you've learned to step forward stronger. Try questioning your prejudices and do something contrary to your principles—try something new.
Astrology: Gaia in Libra
Refer to Wisdom (Moderation)
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, knowing what you want, not hesitating to claim it, even at others' expense. You're skilled with rhythm, potentially 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, 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.
In the East (Work)
Something isn't working as expected—it's sluggish, miserable, and you're not getting into your element. There's resistance from you regarding your work situation, and you should evaluate what's preventing you from being at your best.
In the South (Love)
You're likely quite limited, finding it hard to show your feelings, locking emotions inside. You hesitate to take a step forward, fearing abandonment or getting hurt. You can't handle your emotions, feeling restricted and afraid, possibly due to past trauma causing panic, making you retreat.
In the West (Finance)
There’s stagnation here, for better or worse, with not much happening except feeling limited and fearing loss of control. You might feel trapped, losing control, or giving up responsibility, panicking when things don’t work as you wish. You need support, need to ask for help, take responsibility for what you have, and see your opportunities rather than limitations.
In the North (Self)
You're probably not feeling well. You may be out of balance or unwell, not functioning normally but instead experiencing panic over your situation. Weak, desperate, having trouble focusing, and restless, it feels like you’re crawling out of your skin, getting nothing done. Constant limitations control you, and it drains your strength, energy, and enthusiasm, far from what you currently have.
In the Void (Spiritual)
You might find it hard to believe in life, feeling tired and lacking spiritual inspiration. You might brood over most things, struggling to find hope. You have to pull yourself together, stop dragging yourself down, stop avoiding yourself, change, and become who you are—then you'll find balance.