The Four of Swords and The Hanged Man both involve men having some kind of rest.
So what’s the difference between them?
A key to this difference is their location in the Tarot deck. The Four of Swords is part of the Minor Arcana, which deals with everyday situations. Whereas, The Hanged Man is part of the Major Arcana. A much more profound part of Tarot.
Let’s look at them more closely…
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Four Of Swords: Having a rest.
Merry Christmas Everyone! I’m honouring the season by taking a break from this blog for the 12 days of Christmas. You might like to re-read some of the entries in my absence. The more you focus on the cards the more you will come to understand them. See you in the New Year xx
To understand Tarot it helps to compare cards with one another. We’ve met the cards below in previous posts. They both signify that it’s time to have a break in some way. Let’s explore their similarities and differences shall we?
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Three swords hang ominously over a man who is resting or asleep. The fourth lies beneath his bed, he is literally sleeping on it. It’s all a bit Princess and the Pea. Remember how that pea kept her awake night after night tossing and turning, well I’m guessing the sword under this dude’s mattress plays a similar role. The swords on the wall indicate Continue reading
The Tarot Teaclub 