Your Tarot Mentor for January 2026:
The Four of Swords

Theme: Taking a break

Action/advice: Make wellness a priority

How it might show up generally:
Spas and detox, a diet reboot, rest, getting over an illness, surgery, (and I hate to say it: Quarantine)

In relationships: Slowing down, old school moves, a vacation may rekindle a spark

In work/career: Taking a sabbatical, going back to school for a refresher or to finish up a license, retirement

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This card recommends taking a time-out. Whether you need time to heal after a challenge or a preventative break just slow the pace for a while, make time to recharge. The Four of Swords suggests scheduling naps, baths, maybe a full-on spa day. It could even be calling you to detox officially, like rehab. Maybe it’s time to prioritize meditation every day – either the still kind (guided, transcendental), or the moving kind (yoga, walks in nature). Know that this “time-out” card is not bad news or a punishment. Intentional rest and mindfulness is self-preservation. Think of it this way: if you look after yourself now, you will be stronger and better prepared to face new opportunities and challenges with clarity and determination.

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