Excerpt from Dark Days Tarot Guidebook by Emily Mundy: Four of Swords The subject of this card is not yet dead nor defeated, only resting in a prayerfully contemplative pose. Three swords are put away and only one remains taught in hand, gleaming as the reserve of inner strength and power. Solitude’s gift is one of time and centering, so you can regenerate both internal and external resources. In a reading, this card upright directs the querent to be a witness to themselve

Excerpt from Dark Days Tarot Guidebook by Emily Mundy: Four of Cups Sprawled upon the crescent moon, the mermaid gulps the last of her three bottles and she is full of sweet serum and ripe with roused feelings. Slipping into a cloudy trance, she overlooks the goblet of healing water just behind her, resting on the brim of the sun. What indulgences can you rid yourself of, and what substance of nourishment can replace them? If you are feeling anxious to escape from practica

Excerpt from Dark Days Tarot Guidebook by Emily Mundy: Four of Pentacles The Four of Pentacle’s meaning is simple: humans have the urge to hold on to what they’ve got. And it’s wise to remain wound closely with what you’ve acquired in this world. In a tangible sense, this can mean your personal possessions—money, materials, etc. It can also indicate a pause to take the intangible stock of oneself. Does this card reflect the comfort of security you’ve earned, externally o