Four of Cups and King of Swords

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Four of Cups and King of Swords cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Four of Cups and card King of Swords

The King of Swords upright and the Four of Cups upright represent a situation where a person with clear logic and analytical thinking faces dissatisfaction with their current circumstances. They want more and seek better opportunities but remain clear-headed and capable of rationally assessing prospects. This could be, for example, a situation where someone aims for career advancement but understands all the difficulties and risks involved.

Combination of reversed card Four of Cups and card King of Swords

The combination of the King of Swords in the upright position and the Four of Cups reversed shows a situation where a person with strategic thinking and a desire to lead experiences a sudden awakening of interest in the world around them. For instance, someone involved in administration or management might suddenly discover a passion for art or nature. This could mark the beginning of a new hobby or even a career change.

Combination of card Four of Cups and reversed card King of Swords

The situation when the King of Swords in reverse meets the Four of Cups upright can symbolize a lack of clear goals or direction. For example, a person might feel dissatisfied with their current situation but not see a way to improve it. They may lack analytical skills and logic in solving issues, leading to a vicious cycle: dissatisfaction - attempt to change something - failure - dissatisfaction again.

Combination of reversed card Four of Cups and reversed card King of Swords

If the King of Swords reversed meets the Four of Cups also reversed, it can indicate that a person cannot control their emotions and cannot make a decision. They may be irritable and unpredictable, which is essentially a direct result of their dissatisfaction with the current situation. This could be a situation where a person stuck in place starts looking for someone to blame instead of finding a way out.