4 of Swords Meditation

Rest, restore, reflect, relax. Ground and Center

1 2 3 4

Card 1 – As above me

Card 2 – So below me

Card 3 – All around me

Card 4 – Deep inside me

Once you've drawn the four cards enter a meditative state by breathing deeply in a comfortable seated position. Dim the lights and light a candle, incense, gaze at a crystal, whatever your favorite meditation practice is. Connect your consciousness to the sky and stars, the sun and moon above you. Meditate on the message of Card 1. This is above you, part of the heavens and out of your control. It is affecting you and your situation. You may want to journal your thoughts if it does not interrupt your flow.

Now connect to Mother Earth, below your feet, below the ground, deep into the earth's core. Ground your existence, feel the firm foundation to your life. Card 2 is below you. It informs your situation and supports you. It may be an integral part of your past that you are grateful for, or ready to cast away. Which is it?

Now that you are grounded, it's time to center. Keep those deep breaths going. Connect with your five senses. What are you seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling in this moment? Card 3 is your connection to what is around you in this present moment in your life. This is how things are going for you, what you need to be aware of. It could be the problem you are facing or the challenge for today.

Close your eyes and look within for a moment. Connect with your deepest inner self. Your core. Card 4 is like a mirror. It can be your hopes and dreams, the outcome of a current situation, the solution to a problem, your life purpose, your essence. How does this card describe You?

When you are done meditating on the cards, come back into your body with gentle movements of your hands and feet. Blink your eyes and gently rotate your head. Hug yourself. Know that you are perfect exactly how you are. You are precious, loved, and beautiful.