The Four of Swords…

I asked my deck today, “What will we need most in 2025 to ensure a successful year?”. The answer - the Four of Swords. Sanctuary and a place where we can go to balance our thoughts will be vital to a productive and peaceful year. Almost immediately when I pulled this card, I remembered a giant pine tree in our front yard which I would hide under during snow storms to look out upon the world from my own quiet fort, blanketed in snow. I would spend hours there playing in the snow, hidden away where no one could find me and it was truly magical. I think we all had these places when we were little - where we could sneak off and ruminate in our own tiny hidden kingdoms. Today, spend a little time remembering yours - that fort you built, the treehouse, the cupboard under the stairs or the nook in the closet. Close your eyes and find yourself there. What made you feel the most safe and protected in this spot? What did you dream about while you were there and how did this brief escape help to restore peace of mind? When you feel ready, return to the here and now and hatch a plan to “reconstruct” this sanctuary. It doesn’t have to be elaborate - just your own special spot where you can retreat for greater peace and clarity. 2025 wants you to have this.

“Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional”. –Chili Davis

The Four of Swords from The Dreaming Way Tarot by Rome Choi