Four of Swords and The Hanged Man

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Four of Swords and The Hanged Man 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 Swords and card The Hanged Man

The combination of The Hanged Man in the upright position and the Four of Swords also in the upright position symbolizes a period of calm and self-discovery. The person may need to take a break to rethink their goals and desires. This is a time for meditation and self-analysis, which comes after some efforts and sacrifices. The lack of activity here is not passivity but a reset before new beginnings.

Combination of reversed card Four of Swords and card The Hanged Man

The combination of the Hanged Man upright and the Four of Swords reversed suggests a desire for activity, but the person seems stuck in their thoughts and emotions. They sacrifice themselves but don't see any results. They might feel tired but can't afford to rest. This warns of the need to pay closer attention to their health and emotional state.

Combination of card Four of Swords and reversed card The Hanged Man

With the Hanged Man reversed and the Four of Swords upright, a person tries to avoid problems by retreating into their "shell." However, this leads to stagnation. They might refuse to make sacrifices for their goals and do nothing to achieve them. Most likely, they just need to find new motivation.

Combination of reversed card Four of Swords and reversed card The Hanged Man

The reversed Hanged Man and the reversed Four of Swords symbolize a situation where a person enters an active phase but does so chaotically. They reject sacrifices and strive for active actions, but they might feel confused and unable to focus on a specific goal. This is a time of unproductive hustle, which is important to use for finding one's path.