Four of Swords
Upright Meaning
Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. It is these last that have suggested the design.
Reversed Meaning
Wise administration, circumspection, economy, avarice, precaution, testament.
Description
The effigy of a knight in the attitude of prayer, at full length upon his tomb.
In Yes or No Reading
The Four of Swords is a card of rest and recovery. If you're looking for simple Yes or No guidance and receive the Four of Swords, the answer is NO. Take an extended time out from the situation, if possible.