FOUR OF SWORDS
Happily Never After -- A need for new stories, narratives, and unique ideas. Balanced and logical thoughts. Rest with a plan for action. Just when everything is settled, something comes along to provoke you in new and interesting ways. Trust what you know instead of what you see.
SHADOW: What happens when we realize the bedrock of personal stories and agreed-upon narratives no longer work? Will you cling to outdated mythology because it's comfortable or will you pick up all available tools and move boldly into a future of your own making? So many of the stories we were told belonged to an older generation with their own unique needs and circumstances. Evolving consciousness invites fresh perspectives. What do you still believe? What needs to change?
Four is the number of stability. Swords are the suit of the mind. It is the calmness and quiet that we enjoy when mentally balanced. Yet even the surface water is bound to be touched by wind sooner or later. The mind is an ebb and flow of thought, realization, logic, and knowledge.
A woman sleeps-or does she? A man approaches her bedside wearing dastardly gloves. Three swords hang precariously above his body. The woman holds tight to the fourth sword. What happens when the story you cherished, loved, and believed in doesn't work anymore? How do you adapt when stability is threatened? Can you accept truth when it stares you in the face?
Old stories are dying. The new narratives must unravel. It is the nature of evolution. All things want to grow. You have the means of protection at hand. You have the power to adapt to any situation once your mind is made up. Trust your inner voice. Hear the inner whispers speaking truth in your ears. Know what you know. React accordingly. Sleep well.