Seven of Swords
The Seven of Swords warns of deceit and stealth, symbolized by a serpent stealing eggs while distracted lovebirds are unaware. It signals situations that can easily backfire, whether you are being taken advantage of or are the one attempting to deceive. The card urges attention to neglected priorities and cautions against manipulative or predatory behavior. It advises being discerning about the company you keep and having a clear plan if you intend to act covertly.
Keywords
Poem
You think you've the world, at your own beck and call but if you weave a web of lies a single truth may undo them all.
Meaning
Two love birds gaze dreamily into each other's eyes, meanwhile a sneaky serpent makes off with their precious eggs. The Seven of Swords suggests a sticky situation where the result could easily backfire. You may be the birds being taken advantage of by someone close to you or neglecting things which should be obvious priorities.
Meaning (continued)
Conversely, you could also be the serpent, who better have an exit strategy if she hopes to have her cake and eat it too. Whatever the case, be discerning of the company you keep.
Upright keywords
deceit, lies, thievery, betrayal, manipulation, keeping your cards close to your chest, snake in the grass, predatory behavior
Reversed keywords
lies exposed, blissful ignorance, cowardice, wrongful accusation, being taken advantage of, naiveté, showing your hand, counting your chickens before they hatch, neglecting the nest
Visual Description
Against a starry twilight sky two pink parrots sit on a branch above a large nest. Seven upright swords stand surrounding the nest like pale sentinels, their blades pointing downward. In the nest a dark coiled snake curls protectively around several pale eggs. The image is framed in an oval with the Roman numeral VII at the top.
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