Sophie-David
I agree WalesWoman, we still have a long way to go. But the fact that we are aware of imbalance and are able to discuss it here is in itself a sign of hope which we would not have seen in many of the previous centuries. I can identify with your impatience, but as for me, well Capricorns are very patient beasts!
Although visioned in fire (which this card distinctly lacks) this Four of Swords still refers to the domain of analytical thought, overhanging tension and striving which is normal to this card. But by itself, this time out from struggle often doesn't solve the core issues - its merely a rest between battles. If there is not a fundamental change of heart these conflicts re-emerge in full force in the Five. In the story of this card, there is similarily no lasting peace for either partner - except in the presumed peace of death.
This would reflect your application of this Four to human history. It is only through radical faith, understanding and vision that a fundamental shift can occur - otherwise the Five of Swords is an inevitable consequence.
Although visioned in fire (which this card distinctly lacks) this Four of Swords still refers to the domain of analytical thought, overhanging tension and striving which is normal to this card. But by itself, this time out from struggle often doesn't solve the core issues - its merely a rest between battles. If there is not a fundamental change of heart these conflicts re-emerge in full force in the Five. In the story of this card, there is similarily no lasting peace for either partner - except in the presumed peace of death.
This would reflect your application of this Four to human history. It is only through radical faith, understanding and vision that a fundamental shift can occur - otherwise the Five of Swords is an inevitable consequence.