Card 56 • swords

Seven of Swords

Brief Description

The Seven of Swords represents cunning, deception, and stealth. A black raven steals five swords while two others remain planted in the ground, symbolizing trickery and dishonesty. This card warns of theft, betrayal, or underhanded tactics being employed. It suggests the need to be cautious of others' motives and to examine whether you are being honest in your own actions.

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Card Imagery

On the card, a black raven steals 5 swords, while two others are stuck in the ground.

Core Meaning

This arcana tells us about cunning and trickery.

Visual Description

A stylized scene with a pale purple sky framed by a black border shows a black bird flying near the top, carrying red cords that bind a bundle of swords. Several individual swords float or tilt on the right side of the card, one nearly vertical and another angled downwards. Black star-like symbols punctuate the sky, and rounded purple hills with simple white flowers occupy the lower portion. The Roman numeral VII is printed at the bottom of the card.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Sonya Sabotage

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