Seven of Swords
The Seven of Swords depicts a Viking hiding behind a stone carving of Odin, three swords on his person and stealthily drawing one as two unaware Anglo-Saxon knights walk by. The imagery speaks to stealth, trickery, and taking the first move—betrayal or clever evasion in dealing with an enemy. Upright meanings include act with integrity, trickery, taking the first move, betrayal, and dealing with the enemy. Reversed urges focus, sincerity, recognizing when you are being lied to, and gaining perspective, while the Bind Rune warns of a spiteful desire to silence those against you.
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Description
A Viking hides behind a stone carving of Odin. They wear three swords. Two are on their back, and they are drawing one from their sheath. The Viking wears black armor. The statue provides a perfect hiding place. Two Anglo-Saxons walk down the road. The two knights wear armor and have multiple swords on them as well. One wears a full suit of plate mail armor. The other is dressed in leather. They are unaware of the Viking's presence. Instead, they move slowly down the road, enjoying the discussion. Three Runes appear on the card — one on the Anglo-Saxon, and two near and on the Viking.
Upright
Act with integrity, trickery, taking the first move, betrayal, dealing with the enemy.
Reversed
Focus, be sincere, know when you are being lied to, be honest, gain perspective on the situation.
Bind Rune
Have a spiteful desire to silence those against you.
Visual Description
A lone man climbs down from a carved stone plinth, clutching several swords at his back and one in his hand as he turns away from a small village. Two armed figures in the hamlet watch or call after him, one in chainmail and another gesturing with an outstretched arm. Behind them stand a longhouse and a tall, weathered standing stone carved with patterns, while mountains and a cloudy sky loom in the distance. Small glowing runic marks are visible on the figures and the stone.
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