Seven of Swords Tarot Card Meanings
Lord of Futility (Unstable Effort)
Lord of Futility (Unstable Effort)
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Themes and Keywords: Survival skills. Moral ambiguity. Insincerity. Strategy and slyness. Shrewd maneuvering. Vacillation and over-compromise. Rogues and transgressions. Divided mind. Resourcefulness.
Element: Air Zodiac Signs : Aquarius Healing Crystals : Clear Quartz Seven of Swords Keywords
UPRIGHT: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically REVERSED: Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets Numerology7(seven)
Kabbalistically, sevens are associated with Venus and desire. In traditional Numerology, 7 corresponds to the creative impulses and rich imagination of Neptune or the hallucination of Ketu. Here, they combine and bring a treasure trove of great ideas. It’s up to you, though, to make sure these ideas are fully manifested in the material world. |
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SEVEN OF SWORDS DESCRIPTION
The large yellow sky in the Seven of Swords shows that you have put a lot of thought and creativity into them. But if you look closely, this scene takes place on a theater stage.
The Seven of Swords card, suggests a disconnection between your ideas and the physical world. It may well be that you overestimated your strength or underestimated the challenges before you.
His Redcap and boots show that his thoughts and actions are more guided by passion than reason. The man in the Seven of Swords may also be too secretive about his mission.
The Seven of Swords card, suggests a disconnection between your ideas and the physical world. It may well be that you overestimated your strength or underestimated the challenges before you.
His Redcap and boots show that his thoughts and actions are more guided by passion than reason. The man in the Seven of Swords may also be too secretive about his mission.
UPRIGHT SEVEN OF SWORDS
The Seven of Swords Tarot card points out that things are still in the conceptual/experimental stage. It’s a good idea to seek input from a friend or an expert you can trust.
A long-term project you’ve been working on shows promise. But it still needs fine-tuning. Sometimes, the Seven of Swords Tarot points out that your sense of isolation is self-inflicted.
The 7 of Swords can point to someone who is behaving with less than ethical intentions. It sometimes also means prying into someone's life where you don't belong. If you sense that someone is spying on you, you may be right.
If you are tempted to dig through someone else's life (unless it is that of your minor child who has given you cause for concern), resist the impulse. Everyone deserves privacy.
A long-term project you’ve been working on shows promise. But it still needs fine-tuning. Sometimes, the Seven of Swords Tarot points out that your sense of isolation is self-inflicted.
The 7 of Swords can point to someone who is behaving with less than ethical intentions. It sometimes also means prying into someone's life where you don't belong. If you sense that someone is spying on you, you may be right.
If you are tempted to dig through someone else's life (unless it is that of your minor child who has given you cause for concern), resist the impulse. Everyone deserves privacy.
General: If you are involved in any sort of competition this month (formal or informal) you will want to keep a close eye out for any cheating. This can range from anything from someone cheating at a pick-up poker game to someone trying to frame you at work for something serious.
Work: In the context of work, the appearance of the 7 of Swords can mean that your employer is looking at your work and conduct very closely. Keep your shoulder to the grindstone and make sure your work is above reproach.
Try not to get involved in work politics. If you're looking for work, don't hesitate to speak to people you know or have worked within the past.
Love: If you're already in a committed relationship when this card appears, the clear message is that trust is crucial. If you're feeling suspicious for some reason about your partner, make a point to talk about this even if it's difficult.
Being passive-aggressive is only going to make things worse. If you're looking for love, you may meet someone interesting now.
Finances: When the 7 of swords appears, this is definitely not the time to gamble or to loan money, as you are likely to lose to a major degree. You may have to make some tough choices with regards to money – don't sacrifice your integrity just for a buck, ultimately your self-esteem and your spiritual well-being will suffer. Money can't buy those things.
Health: Don't take the first pronouncement you hear about your health as the gospel. Get a second or even third opinion before you sign up for anything that is irrevocable health-wise. Be open to spiritual healing, but if you are struggling with a serious illness, know that a cure is not always equated with "healing." There are many ways to heal.
Work: In the context of work, the appearance of the 7 of Swords can mean that your employer is looking at your work and conduct very closely. Keep your shoulder to the grindstone and make sure your work is above reproach.
Try not to get involved in work politics. If you're looking for work, don't hesitate to speak to people you know or have worked within the past.
Love: If you're already in a committed relationship when this card appears, the clear message is that trust is crucial. If you're feeling suspicious for some reason about your partner, make a point to talk about this even if it's difficult.
Being passive-aggressive is only going to make things worse. If you're looking for love, you may meet someone interesting now.
Finances: When the 7 of swords appears, this is definitely not the time to gamble or to loan money, as you are likely to lose to a major degree. You may have to make some tough choices with regards to money – don't sacrifice your integrity just for a buck, ultimately your self-esteem and your spiritual well-being will suffer. Money can't buy those things.
Health: Don't take the first pronouncement you hear about your health as the gospel. Get a second or even third opinion before you sign up for anything that is irrevocable health-wise. Be open to spiritual healing, but if you are struggling with a serious illness, know that a cure is not always equated with "healing." There are many ways to heal.
REVERSED SEVEN OF SWORDS
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When reversed, the Seven of Swords’ focus shifts from spying and secrecy to open communication. Don’t make any big moves just yet, though.
Now your challenge is to tell the difference between things that should be shared with others and things that shouldn’t. The reversed Seven of Swords Tarot card also cautions against relying on others too much. They may give you good ideas, but in the end, you’re still responsible for your own decisions. Unless someone deliberately misleads you, your failures are still your own. The 7 of Swords reversed reminds us that "crime doesn't pay," without exception. If you get this card and you are tempted to cheat or take shortcuts in some way, this card gives a clear statement that you are going to get caught - simple as that. General: This is a time to think carefully about the way things are "supposed to be done," and whether or not you are meeting that standard. It may be time to clean up your act. Take things one step at a time and don't try to do everything at once. You already know in your gut where the most important changes need to be made. Work: As with the upright 7, the appearance of the reversed 7 of Swords in the context of work, can mean that your employer is looking at your work and what you do very closely. This is not a time to try to "get away" with anything whatsoever; you will surely be found out. Something which seems very small to you may seem like a huge breach of trust and result in major problems at work with your boss, up to and including the possible loss of your job. If you are looking for work, play up your trustworthiness and willingness to commit. Love: You may be feeling a sense of dissatisfaction with your love relationships when this card appears. If that is the case and you are in a committed relationship, give deep thought to why and what you are dissatisfied about before speaking to your partner about it. Also, consider what your role is in the conflict or problem in the relationship. |
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Finances: When the reversed 7 of Swords appears, you are probably getting good advice about money but you may be tending to ignore it. Listen hard to what you hear other people saying.
This is not a time to gamble or take risks with money in any way. Make sure you know what you are getting into. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true.
This is not a time to gamble or take risks with money in any way. Make sure you know what you are getting into. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true.
Health: Trust the wisdom of your body and of your higher power/the universe when the reversed 7 of Swords appears in the context of a health question. If you think you need more rest, then rest, even if you just got back from a two-week vacation.
If you feel the urge to talk to someone about your health concerns then do so. At the same time, don't hesitate to get second or third opinions when it comes to invasive procedures.
If you feel the urge to talk to someone about your health concerns then do so. At the same time, don't hesitate to get second or third opinions when it comes to invasive procedures.