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Seven of Swords

Upright Meaning for Love, Career and Daily Guidance

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About Seven of Swords

A person sneaks away from a camp of soldiers, holding five swords. He leaves two behind and looks back with a sly grin.

General Meaning

Upright Meaning

Someone may be playing tricks or hiding the truth. They could get their way by being sly, not honest. Watch out for theft of your things, your ideas, or your trust.

Seven of Swords reversed, in short

A reversed card is not the opposite of the upright card. It points to energy that is blocked, held inward, or still in shadow.

The lies come out and the truth shows up at last.

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Read Seven of Swords in context

Love & Relationships

Upright in Love

Secrets or cheating may be hurting a bond right now. Someone might not be showing their true self. When your heart and your eyes tell you different things, trust your gut.

Career & Finance

Upright in Career

Watch out for stolen ideas or sneaky moves at work. Some coworkers may have plans they are not sharing. Protect your ideas and stay alert. Let trust be earned, not assumed.

Daily Guidance

Upright Today

Stay a little careful today. Not everyone is showing what they really want. Keep an eye on your things and your trust. You can do this without turning cold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Seven of Swords mean in a love reading?+
In an upright position, Seven of Swords in a love reading signifies: Secrets or cheating may be hurting a bond right now. Someone might not be showing their true self. When your heart and your eyes tell you different things, trust your gut.
What does Seven of Swords represent in tarot?+
Seven of Swords is a Minor Arcana (Swords suit) card. A person sneaks away from a camp of soldiers, holding five swords. He leaves two behind and looks back with a sly grin. Its core keywords are: tricks, sneaking, lies, theft. In its upright position, it represents: Someone may be playing tricks or hiding the truth. They could get their way by being sly, not honest. Watch out for theft of your things, your ideas, or your trust.

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Sources & References

  1. [1]Arthur Edward Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911), Part II: The Veil and its Symbols
  2. [2]Rachel Pollack, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom (1980), Major & Minor Arcana interpretations