Seven of Swords
Deception
Seven of Swords
The Seven of Swords is slipping out of camp with five blades and leaving two behind. Cleverness deployed slightly sideways: strategy, secrecy, or straightforward deception depending on who's holding it. Someone here isn't showing their whole hand.
In short
What does the Seven of Swords tarot card mean?
Seven of Swords stands for deception, strategy, secrecy. The Seven of Swords is slipping out of camp with five blades and leaving two behind. Cleverness deployed slightly sideways: strategy, secrecy, or straightforward deception depending on who's holding it. Someone here isn't showing their whole hand.
Seven of Swords upright meaning
Betrayal, deception, getting away with something
Seven of Swords reversed meaning
Confession, being caught, coming clean, conscience
Love, Seven of Swords in love and relationships
Something is being hidden. Ask the direct question you've been avoiding.
Reversed
The truth comes out. Painful, and better than the alternative.
Career, Seven of Swords in career and work
Play strategically and keep your plans quiet for now. Not everyone is on your side.
Reversed
A deception at work is exposed. Distance yourself from it clearly.
Money, Seven of Swords in money and finance
Check for something not disclosed. Read the small print twice.
Reversed
A financial dishonesty surfaces. Address it in writing.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Seven of Swords tarot card mean?+
Seven of Swords stands for deception, strategy, secrecy. The Seven of Swords is slipping out of camp with five blades and leaving two behind. Cleverness deployed slightly sideways: strategy, secrecy, or straightforward deception depending on who's holding it. Someone here isn't showing their whole hand.
What does the Seven of Swords mean in love?+
In a love reading, the Seven of Swords upright means: Something is being hidden. Ask the direct question you've been avoiding.
What does the Seven of Swords reversed mean?+
Reversed, the Seven of Swords points to confession, being caught, coming clean, conscience. In relationships: The truth comes out. Painful, and better than the alternative.
What does the Seven of Swords mean for career and work?+
For work and career, the Seven of Swords upright means: Play strategically and keep your plans quiet for now. Not everyone is on your side.
What does the Seven of Swords mean for money?+
On finances, the Seven of Swords upright means: Check for something not disclosed. Read the small print twice.
Is the Seven of Swords a Major or Minor Arcana card?+
The Seven of Swords belongs to the Minor Arcana, in the suit of Swords, which covers the everyday texture of a reading rather than its turning points.
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