Upright Keywords
lies, trickery, scheming, strategy, resourcefulness,sneakiness, cunning
Reversed Keywords
confession, conscience, regret, maliciousness, truth revealed
In theSeven of Swords card, there is a man that is seen running away sneakily from acamp of some sort, while carrying five swords in his hands. Behindhim, two other swords are on standing on the ground. From this image, we candeduce that the Seven of Swords is about stealth, getting awaywith something, deception or betrayal.
The expression on the man’s face shows quite a bit of confidence, and heseems to be sure of his success on this mission of stealing the swords.Unfortunately for him though, on the left there seems to be a group ofsoldiers who have discovered the theft and one soldier is actually raising aflag or a weapon as if to signal his pursuit.
The Seven ofSwords in general, is said to be about betrayal and deception. When you getthis card, it may imply that you or someone else in your life is havingdifficulty getting away with something. There are instances when weare forced to be sneaky, hoping that we will not be discovered. Whenwe are found out, we have to face the consequences - whether it'sembarrassment, punishment, or worse. Sometimes this happens when there areinstances when you had to think on your feet, and did something that wassomewhat shrewd and out of character. Now there is a danger of the secretcoming out.
There are instanceswhen we are forced to be sneaky, hoping that we will not be discovered.When we are found out, we have to face the consequences.
You may betempted to sneak away from somewhere, indicating a situation that is nolonger working as expected. Instead of dealing with it, you choose to sneakaway and hope that you will go unnoticed. Perhaps you were hoping that thisissue would just resolve itself over time, and you've neglected it - leaving itto only grow and get worse.
The bigquestion, when looking at the Seven of Swords, is whether escaping will solvethis problem that you are facing. While you might be thinking that you havegotten away, you discover that the situation has cornered you and you are foundout as you are trying to escape.
There are instances when the Seven of Swords may indicate the willingness to gosolo. You may have the urge to explore and discover some things on your own.This can be an effective approach if you want to assert your independence and bypassgroup agreement. The Seven of Swords symbolism may be encouraging you to go onthis path; sometimes innovation comes from a rogue genius.
Upright Love Meaning
lies and deception, affair, sparing feelings, feeling suspicious
Upright Career Meaning
gossip, sabotage, jealousy at work, working strategically
Upright Finances Meaning
shady business deals, fraud, theft, scams
Lies and tricks may be abound with the 7 of Swords tarot love meaning. It may beim portant for you right now to remain cautious, especially if you’ve met someone new. You or someone in your romantic life can be dishonest right now,and in the worst possible cases, even unfaithful. If your instincts have been telling you that you are being lied to, you may need to confront this and have an honest discussion. If this has been you, consider the long term conse quencesof your actions. Even the kindest lie to spare feelings can grow into big problems should the root cause not be addressed. If you’re single, you may need to evaluate whether you’ve been too suspicious or untrusting of potential lovers, or on the other hand, been leading them on, or exaggerating who you are.
There may be some shady characters in your workplace. Lies and deceit can take you by surprise. You may be dealing with colleagues attempting to sabotage you with gossip, badmouthing you to bosses, or attempting to take credit for your work.Be cautious about who you trust in this situation; it may come from where you least expect it. Sometimes, this card can also suggest you will need a certain degree of strategy to accomplish your projects. You may be the underdog here,and others may have more resources or established positions. A certain degree of working tactically can be an advantage for you now.
Be carefulregarding your finances right now, as there may be some sort of trickery, scamor stealing of your resources. This can come outside of you, but you may alsobe inviting these situations if you are trying any get rich quick schemes, orgambling away your money on other shady deals. Stay away from things that feelsuspicious or too good to be true.
The Seven ofSwords reversed can have multiple meanings depending on the context of theother cards within the reading. It can suggest firstly a need to change yourapproach - the tactics you've been using are not working. While upright, thiscard can stand for a cunning victory attained by deception and trickery, thereversal can stand for either a more extreme version of such behavior. Orinstead, a kind of renewal of conscience. You or someone in your circle may bedeciding to unburden themselves with their guilt, and come clean about somepiece of manipulation they have been involved in. Trust has been broken, butwith a confession, you may be on the road to repairing it. There is a desirehere to try and do things in a different way, one that is collaborativerather than independent.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
lies revealed, end of playing games, dropping pretension
liars exposed, consequences of actions, changing approach
consequences of dishonesty in finances
An end to liesand deception may be suggested by the reversed 7 of Swords tarot love meaning.Dishonesty always eventually comes to light, and this card signals that thetruth is coming to surface now. If you’re the deceiver, it is in the long runmore important to confess and admit to any wrongdoing. It is not easy to carrythe weight of dishonesty; for it usually comes with constant anxiety of beingfound out. Those looking for love can be more willing to drop any pretensionsor stop playing games. In the long run, this can bring you more fulfillmentthan having to consistently change yourself for love.
Truths arecoming to light now, and if others have been acting untruthfully now, theirlies can be exposed. Whether you’re the victim of this deceit, or you’re theone that has been unfair, guilt and shame is likely to push the perpetrator toconfession and perhaps reconciliation. As long as you make amends, and face theconsequences, there is likely to be forgiveness. Alternatively, the situationat work can escalate; sometimes those who are at fault are not broughtpublically to justice. Keep in mind, that however disappointing, one’scharacter will dictate their fate in the future. Sometimes the 7 of Swords is asimple statement that the strategies and the approach you’re using at work isjust not working, and you’ll have to change how you handle your projects.
Have you beencompletely honest in your financial dealings? Now may be a good time to getyour taxes paid, and in order before you get in deeper trouble. Or have youbeen a victim of theft, scams or fraud? The truth is coming to light now andthere can be consequences for those that have not walked an honorable path.
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