Combination of card Four of Wands and card Four of Swords
Four of Swords in its upright position symbolizes a period of rest and inner harmony. Alongside the Four of Wands, it suggests that after a long, active struggle, it's time to catch your breath. Like a marathon runner who has just crossed the finish line, you've earned this moment of respite.
Combination of reversed card Four of Wands and card Four of Swords
If the Four of Wands is reversed, the upright Four of Swords suggests that the person has shut down emotionally and blocked their desires. They've become an impenetrable fortress, rejecting new ideas. Life has ground to a halt – like an actor who's suddenly gone blank on stage.
Combination of card Four of Wands and reversed card Four of Swords
The Reversed Four of Swords next to the upright Four of Wands often signals exhaustion from an endless race toward success. The soul yearns for peace, but ambition won't let you stop. Like a mountaineer worn out yet still climbing, even as the body begs for rest.
Combination of reversed card Four of Wands and reversed card Four of Swords
With both reversed arcana, an inner conflict emerges between dreams and reality. The drive for success collides with paralyzing fears. A person gets stuck between "want" and "fear", unable to take a decisive step forward.