Dignified:     The Four of Swords represents an end to grieving and the act of putting a challenging situation to rest.  It represents taking a much needed break from active society in order to recuperate lost mental, physical, and spiritual energy.  When the Four of Swords shows up in a reading you can be sure that a much more calm and peaceful time is about to come.  It is a period of rest which will not be disturbed.  The Four of Swords also represents taking time to spend exclusively with oneself.  It signifies a period of time in which one may become significantly more isolated and much more solitary.  The Four represents a period in which self-exploration will become forefront and contemplation will be done in order to make any necessary changes.  Overall the Four of Swords represents the act of putting things on hold to take time out for the self.

Ill-Dignified:     In a reversed position the Four of Swords represents moving back into an active society, a disruption from a peaceful state of mind, or waking from long rest.  Bursting forth with activity, or rushing to get things done.