Seven of Swords

  

  

  

The Seven of Swords is complex in its meaning, as it can be interpreted in many ways. It can represent stealth-like behaviour and discretion, motivated by good or bad intentions. It warns of caution and careful thinking before proceeding.

 

Seven is a spiritual number, offering insight and wisdom. There's usually a lesson to learn with the sevens, one that will lead to growth and enlightenment. It's a number that signifies inner journeys and the maturation of the soul.  

 

When the Seven of Swords appear, it can suggest sneaky and deceptive behaviour. It can also indicate cheating and hidden motives. There may be a thief in the midst, so make sure you are fully aware of your surroundings. Someone around you may be keeping secrets and telling lies to protect themselves, or they could be manipulating a situation to serve their own ends.

 

Swords represent the element of Air which is associated with aspects of the thinking mind and communication, so it could indicate that ideas have been stolen rather than material goods.

 

This card may be advising you to be cautious of whom you open up to. Someone may be out to sabotage your progress, so you may have to carry out a plan of action that requires a careful strategy to succeed.

 

You could be pursuing a path off your own back or breaking free from oppression, so you may be required to keep things secret for a while until the way ahead becomes clear and safe to proceed.

 

The Seven of Swords asks us to question what's the right thing to do? What will be the consequences of your actions? Whatever the situation is, there will always be a lesson to be learned with the energy of this card. 

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Reversed

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The warning with this card is to be aware of behaviour that could get you into trouble. Think with a clear head over the possible repercussions of your actions. It may be that someone gets caught out in a lie or their true intentions are revealed. With new insights coming to light, you now may be able to change direction and free yourself from hidden energy. 

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Reversed meanings…

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Issues: It could mean there is an issue with the card’s upright message.

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Opposite: The meaning may be the opposite of the upright message.

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Blocked: The energy may be blocked and requires action to turn it around.

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Weakened: The energy may be weaker than the upright meaning.

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Warning: It may be a warning to avoid the current path or face possible difficulties or even danger.

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Denial: It could suggest someone is in denial about the meaning of the card.

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Delay: The energy may be delayed and will manifest eventually.

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Decay: The upright meaning is diminishing and cannot be relied on.

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