From the Roots of Asia Tarot, the Four of Swords; from the Mah Jongg Oracle, South:
While one wing cradles the resting woman, another seems to conceal her from the outer world. When I need peace and calmness, I often find it necessary to disconnect from phones, computers, televisions and door bells. It takes enough effort for me to quiet my mind without being constantly bombarded by external distractions. But when life is chaotic and there are choices to make, my thoughts will often try and convince me that I am in the midst of a battle; there is no time to rest. Yet these are just the occasions when I most desperately need a time out. Otherwise all of my observations, plans and decisions will be tainted by exhaustion and stress.
South is the direction of the life-giving Sun, and therefore a direction of growth and success. It makes me think of long walks on a sandy beach. Being in no rush and letting life slow down to its natural pace makes more sense than trying to charge around like a mad woman. No longer in a race, my brain can clear out unneeded rubbish and make room for fresh ideas to come without pressure. On the left side of the Four of Swords card is a free floating feather. It represents the solution or creative idea that can come when I take a break and relax.
