Four of Swords

The effigy of a knight in the attitude of prayer, at full length upon his tomb.

Divinatory Meanings: Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design.

Reversed: Wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament.

Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana

Four - A bad card, but if reversed a qualified success may be expected by wise administration of affairs.
Reversed: A certain success following wise administration.

Temporary seclusion, meditation, retreat, vigil, rest.

Recovery.

Peace after stress.

It is important to relax to overcome your state of anxiety.

Exile.

Inverted thought.

Contemplation will bring back a sense of peace.

Convalescence after illness.

Take time out.

Don't make waves, let sleeping dogs lie.

Don't let the small stuff get to you.

Don't pick a fight and refuse to participate in one.

Chill out.

Catch your breath and relax but there is more to be done.

Limit your efforts - too much activity tires and weakens the body and the soul.

Wait until tomorrow - tomorrow IS another day.

Temporary difficulty with movement or transportation.

Impatience.

Stress and pressure may become extreme.

A time of loneliness and isolation needs to be overcome.

Enforced seclusion such as a hospital stay.

Depression, giving up hope.

Exile.

Troubled mind.

Aggravation.

You are in serious overload.

Prioritize and don't get lost in the details.

Abandoning your soul because of your "duty".

A desire to bring back what was lost.

Remaining in unsatisfactory surroundings.

Renewed vigour, activity, return to daily life.