Seven of Swords
The Seven of Swords depicts a lone, cunning figure stealthily stealing five swords while leaving two behind, symbolizing secretive actions and strategic cunning. Upright, it warns of deceit, betrayal, covert plans, and false friends, urging caution and strategic awareness. Reversed, it signals that schemes may be foiled, poorly executed, or exposed, leading to the revelation of truth or admission of guilt. Overall, the card advises careful consideration of ethics and consequences when employing cunning or deception.
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Description
A cunning thief sneaks away with five stolen swords under the cover of night. With arms full, he could carry no more and left two others behind. Distracted by a circus performance, no one seems to notice this dastardly confiscation.
Upright Meaning
A strategic plan. A cunning plot. A spy. Betrayal. Deceit. A false friend. A backstabber. A sneaky thief.
Reversed Meaning
A foiled plan. Poor execution of an idea. A fraud exposed. Revealing the truth. Admitting guilt.
Visual Description
A hooded, cloaked figure skulks forward holding five long swords under one arm while glancing back over its shoulder. Two swords remain planted upright in the ground near the figure’s path. The figure’s face is pale and mask-like with a crooked grin and one yellow eye visible. In the background there are canvas tents with red pennants, a crescent moon and several stars, and three red droplets or marks near the top right.
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