4 of Swords
Mathematics.
Laws govern the complexities of the natural world, from the pitch of a birdsong to the acceleration of a falling leaf. Understanding these laws requires learning, a new language, a language of numbers.
The rules of mathematics represents centuries of dedicated curiosity by a great number of pioneers. Their efforts to understand, predict and even manipulate the effects of gravity, force, inertia, chemical reactions and many other aspects of the physical universe allow us to uncover and work with nature's processes.
The time spent developing insights and strategies now will make the rest of the journey possible. This gestation may be a simple step along the path, or it may prove a stumbling block while key relationships remain undiscovered. This process requires patience and peace. Take the time to build experience, strength and understanding before the next departure.
Hero's journey. Step 4.
The threshold. The hero slowly gathers strength for the journey.
