Seven of Swords

What the card shows

A man tiptoes away from a military camp carrying five swords in his arms, glancing back over his shoulder with a mischievous grin. Two swords remain stuck in the ground behind him, the ones he could not quite manage to steal.

In the suit of Swords (element: Air), the focus is thoughts, words, truth and conflict. Sevens test your resolve, asking you to assess, defend or choose wisely.

At a glance

Seven of Swords upright

Someone is not being straight, possibly you. Strategy is fine; deception will cost you.

Upright keywords

• Deception
• Strategy
• Sneakiness
• Getting away with it

Seven of Swords reversed

The truth is coming out. Confession and honesty lighten the load.

Reversed keywords

• Coming clean
• Conscience
• Secrets revealed

In love

Secrets or mixed loyalties. Trust needs to be earned, not assumed.

Career & money

Be strategic, but keep it ethical. Watch for hidden agendas.

Yes or no?

The Seven of Swords usually answers no, or at least "not like this." Reversed, the no softens into "not yet", so ask again once the situation has genuinely shifted.

Themes

• deception
• strategy
• sneakiness
• getting away with it
• air
• swords

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