Daily Tarot Card Draw, 25 February 2010: 4 of Swords (reversed)

Daily Tarot Card Draw, 25 February 2010: 4 of Swords (reversed)
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I was listening to a back-episode of the Tarot Connection podcast, #71, "Tarot for Writers". I think I might try to do what the guest said to do in the interview- examine the card, journal that, then at the end of the day, write what happened through the day, then check the little white book (or whatever). So let's do that!

AM: In the 4 of swords, I see a tomb (in a church or cathedral) with a sculpture of the deceased person on the lid. 3 swords are displayed over the tomb/figure, and one lies horizontally with the remains of the person, on the side of the tomb itself and below the sculpture. It is a peaceful scene and it looks to be daytime.

PM: Let's see. Boss was still out sick and it was pretty nutty when I got to work- there were a lot of guys from 'the base' in installing radon detectors (!!!) and HOBO dataloggers for temperature or humidity changes or something (I know why I would use one, I haven't a clue why DND would). I did some paperwork, submitted some paperwork, and assisted a unsavoury character in the gift shop. I went to belly dance class, and my former roomie AM wasn't there (we take classes together) as she was ill. Then I came home and hung out with hubby. I have had a terrible headache since this afternoon.

Interpretation (with help of LWB or other document): I picked up my trust ol' The Only Tarot Book You'll Ever Need, and of the 4 of Swords, it says that the 4 of Swords is a period of rest after the sorrow of the 3 of Swords (as you may know that's a pretty grim looking card). It represents rest and recuperation and introspective and solitary examination of your problems. It goes on to say that reversed, it means I'm not giving myself the rest I need, and I'll make myself sick if I don't take some downtime.

So how's that all go together? Maybe my headache is indicative of my not taking the rest I need (I'm not going to get it soon- it's already past 11 at night, and tomorrow I have to get up early and shift my working patterns by an hour). Or maybe the card is actually for AM who wisely stayed home tonight- she is suffering with a terrible ear infection and generally feels run down.