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Meaning of Seven of Swords
The Seven of Swords shows a figure sneaking away carrying swords: it is the card of strategy, cunning and, at times, deception. It announces that it pays to act with intelligence and discretion, or warns about someone who does not play fair. Look at what truth is hiding.
“I act with intelligence and honesty; I do not need to deceive to move forward.”
Seven of Swords reversed
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Reversed, the Seven of Swords announces that the deception comes to light: a confession, a truth that comes out or the moment to stop hiding. It can also show the weight of guilt. Honesty relieves more than cunning.
Themes it touches
- Strategy. Moving forward with intelligence and discretion.
- Cunning. Solving with wit rather than force.
- Deception. Something that is not shown as it is.
Symbols on the card
the sneaking figure · the five swords carried · the two left planted · the camp in the background.
| Element | Air |
|---|---|
| Number | 7 |
| Planet | Moon |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
| Rune | Perthro - the hidden and strategy |
| Chakra | Throat |
