Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with tarot cards for a while now, mostly just for fun and to see what sticks. Lately, I’ve been pulling the Four of Swords a lot when I ask about love, especially when I use the Celtic Cross spread. It’s got me thinking, you know?
At first, I was like, “What the heck?” This card usually means rest, recovery, taking a break. Not exactly the steamy romance vibes I was hoping for. But I’m not one to give up easily, so I started digging deeper.
My Experiment
I decided to do a little experiment. I pulled the Four of Swords for a love outcome in my Celtic Cross spread every day for a week. Alongside that, I kept a journal. Every day, I wrote down how I was feeling about my love life (or lack thereof), any interactions I had, and any thoughts that popped up about relationships in general.

- Day 1: Felt pretty blah. No major love developments. Just chilled at home.
- Day 2: Had a coffee with a friend. We talked about relationships. Felt okay, a little lonely maybe.
- Day 3: Started feeling a bit anxious. Overthinking past relationships. Not fun.
- Day 4: Decided to take a break from dating apps. Felt a sense of relief, honestly.
- Day 5: Spent some time alone, reading and just relaxing. Felt peaceful.
- Day 6: Realized I needed to focus on myself for a bit. No breakthroughs, but it felt important.
- Day 7: Still no major love action, but I felt calmer and more centered than I had in a while.
My Thoughts
After a week of this, I started to see what the Four of Swords might be trying to tell me. It wasn’t about finding love right then and there. It was about taking a time-out. I was stressed, anxious, and probably not in the best headspace for a relationship. The card was telling me to chill, reflect, and recharge. Which, when I thought about it, made a lot of sense. You gotta be in a good place with yourself before you can be good with someone else, right?
So, I decided to take the card’s advice. I focused on myself. I took time for things I enjoyed. I started to feel better, more like myself. And guess what? After a while, I met someone. It wasn’t because I was actively searching, but because I was in a better place. Maybe that’s what the Four of Swords was about all along. Taking a break so you can be ready for the real thing when it comes along. It is not easy, but it is worth it.
So yeah, that’s my little tarot adventure with the Four of Swords. It wasn’t what I expected, but it turned out to be exactly what I needed. Funny how that works, huh?