The Swords suite is all about action. But just because youre busy, doesnt mean youre accomplishing anything. The Seven is about expending energy on futile actions, or feeling like any action you take will be useless and thus doing nothing. Like Sisyphus, eternally cursed to roll a boulder up a hill, yet never reach the top, you are in danger of wasting your time.

The Four of Swords reversed is about working smarter, not harder. Youve been pushing lately, trying to force through a roadblock, but it isnt happening. You might get farther by imitating the old Greek symposium (which was basically a drinking party for scholars.) In other words, take a few colleagues out for beer and pick their brains.

Hermes, our magician, was known for his charm, cleverness, and diplomacy. And for being the biggest con artist on Olympus! Drawing this cards means that you have the skills to make things happen. Just remember to use your powers for good.

The Chimera, a fire breathing monster, was just slaughtering the hell out of everyone, until a hero named Bellerophon teamed up with Pegasus and rammed a mass of metal down its throat. The fire breath melted the metal, which suffocated the monster and saved the day! Likewise, you now have the intellectual energy to find an answer to the most difficult of problems.

The muse above is holding an instrument, but not playing it. Likewise, you may be lacking confidence or doubting your abilities right now. Alternately, you may be playing for all youre worth, but it feels like nobody is noticing. Keep at it; this is a phase and will pass, but the skills/lessons learned will remain.

Goddess of the Breeze, Aura, is ready to fan the flames of your creativity, but . . . where are they? Something has doused your fire. Reignite it!

Karen Chance