Card 56 • swords

Seven of Swords

Brief Description

The Seven of Swords asks whether you pursue goals by any means necessary. It warns against allowing the thrill of success to override ethical considerations. Occasional shortcuts or clever maneuvers can be acceptable, but if you dread being discovered, it's time to reassess your approach. The card urges honesty and the reconsideration of methods to avoid negative consequences.

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Meaning

Do you do whatever it takes to get what you want? Don't let the joy of getting ahead blind you to the ethics of any given situation. A shortcut here and a handy little trick there is all well and good, but if you fear getting caught, it might be time to reconsider your methods.

Visual Description

A young man stands in a raised witness box or pulpit, framed by a rectangular outline, holding up two fingers. He is dressed in a suit and tie; behind him are two flags and a decorative seal showing swords and stars on the front of the bench. A uniformed officer stands to the right holding a book or stack of documents and looking toward the man. The printed title 'SEVEN of SWORDS.' appears along the bottom edge of the card.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Jesse Lonergan

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