Drawing The Magician Card And 4 Of Swords Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the The Magician card and 4 Of Swords card together in particular.

The The Magician card and 4 Of Swords have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does The Magician and 4 Of Swords mean together?

The Magician and The Four of Swords together represent a need for focus and solitude in order to create something new. This is a time for turning your visions into reality through inspired action. This may require a period of retreat or rest in order to recover your strength and renew your energy. This is a time for focusing your creative power in order to make your dreams a reality.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

• The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
• The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Both The Magician and 4 Of Swords mean “Yes” when being asked a question. There is no doubt here, if you draw The Magician and 4 Of Swords the answer to your query is “YES”.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does The Magician mean?

The Magician Tarot card can mean different things for different aspects of your life. In terms of health, it might represent focused creativity and the ability to turn your visions into reality. This could be a very powerful tool when it comes to manifesting your health goals. If you have been visualizing better health for yourself, the Magician can help you make that happen.

When it comes to finances, the Magician might represent inspired action. This could be the push you need to finally start your own business or invest in something you have been interested in. It is also a good time to look at your finances and see where you can make some improvements.

In terms of relationships, the Magician can represent the need to take some inspired action. This might be the time to start working on a project that you and your partner have been talking about. It is also a good time to focus on communication and intimacy.

What does 4 Of Swords mean?

The 4 Of Swords Tarot card can be a sign of health problems, financial difficulties and relationship problems. You may need to take some time out to rest and recover from your current situation. This is not a time to take risks or make major decisions. It is a time to reflect on your current situation and plan your next move.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw The Magician and 4 Of Swords has helped you.