In this chapter of the tarot course we will see, The 7 of Swords and its meanings. What does the 7 of Swords mean in the Tarot? What does the 7 of Swords card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the 7 of Swords card mean upside down or reversed?
The 7 of Swords in the tarot
The Seven of Swords is all about betrayal, deception and lies.
Graphic description of the card
- The 7 of Swords shows a man sneaking away, out of a military camp, with a bundle of five swords in his arms. Two other swords remain stuck in the ground just behind him.
- The letter shows in the man’s expression a sense of overconfidence and even a mocking gesture, as if he felt absolutely certain of his success in getting far with the robbery.
- However, the thief seems to have been discovered, since, in the distance, a small group of soldiers is spotted and one of them holds a sword aloft, warning the others of what is going on and perhaps beginning his pursuit.
- The thief may successfully escape, perhaps, as well as be captured and punished for his crime.
What does the 7 of Swords mean in the Tarot?
The Seven of Swords right side up, General Meaning: The Seven of Swords bases its entire content on betrayal, swindling and deceit, clearly marking that “lies have short legs” and that you won’t get far with swindling.
Everyone who knowingly does something wrong, has the secret hope of not being caught, but things always seem to chain together in a way that exposes what happened.
Now, depending on the context of the other cards, this card may point to you directly as the person playing the betrayal, or else be a victim of the lie and scam of another person or persons.
If it is you, the Seven of Swords asks you to meditate very well before committing the betrayal.
We all lie, that is a fact, it is part of human nature, maybe more than once you had to make some deception to achieve a task or to save a situation, or even those pious lies that have a noble purpose, somehow.
If you are acting that way right now, you must know exactly what you are doing in the first place, and be willing to pay the costs if it all comes out.
The Seven of Swords can also portray a situation that you are trying to run away from rather than face the issue directly.
You are in a vulnerable or fragile position to deal fully with what is going on, and running away is your best way of denying the problem or having it resolve itself without your involvement.
You must ask yourself what you are running away from, whether it is work, some responsibilities, affection, a complex relationship or whatever and understand that simply running away usually ends up complicating things rather than solving them.
If you still can not face what you have to face and your attitude is to escape, you should also review the fears that lead you to it, so as not to make this a permanent behavior.
On the other hand, if your attitude is one of deceit or betrayal, perhaps you have the impression that you gain something from it, but meditate for a moment on the harm it may cause to other people. Besides, are you sure that you have not been found out and they simply do not tell you?
And even supposing that nobody has noticed anything, you must evaluate that in the long run, the discovery can generate very bad relations, pains and frauds, and your good name will be unfailingly stained, something that takes years later to clean, and perhaps it will never be achieved.
It is necessary that you put ethics and a moral commitment before generating these difficult situations.
If, on the other hand, the Seven of Swords indicates that you could be the victim of a swindle or betrayal, it asks you first of all to go with your eyes wide open and a lot of caution.
It is possible that you have confidence in one or more people who seem very reliable, but behind your back they work for their own benefit or directly against you. Perhaps people who offer you help or compromise with you in some way and then fail you with impunity.
You should therefore be on high alert in these situations for some time, lest you be taken advantage of or used. Your inner self can be a good faithful in this regard, but lean on other things in addition to your inner voice when you intend to value or define a person.
In a final meaning, the Seven of Swords could indicate that you have a desire to do things on your own, to go it alone. This is not a bad thing, perhaps you have the need to experiment, to learn and to know to what extent you have the capabilities to stand on your own two feet.
In this case you should consider whether you are doing the right thing. Maybe the people around you are not effective or do not add up to anything, then it is okay to leave to make your way.
But if your attitude is pure foolishness, and the people who accompany you are worth it, you would lose support, you could end up feeling lonely, isolated, without the advantages of teamwork. Therefore, you must be very clear that the step you take is beneficial and right for you.
What does the Card of the 7 of Swords mean in love?
In the area of love, If you are already in a committed relationship when the Seven of Swords appears, the clear message is that trust is crucial. If you feel suspicious for any reason about your partner, make a point to talk about it even if it is difficult.
Being passive aggressive is only going to make things worse. There may also be things left unsaid, half-truths or hidden lies.
If you are looking for love, it is possible to meet someone interesting now, but try to avoid appearing as if you are not interested in a relationship as potential suitors will move on to someone who has more commitment.
What does the 7 of Swords card mean at work?
On the work front. The Seven of Swords signals that you may be being followed very closely at work by your bosses, employers or even a partner. You have done nothing but they are guided by a mistrust without much support. Keep all your work in order and always go straight.
If you are the employer or the boss, keep an eye on your employees. There may be a risk of deception or theft.
If you are looking for a job, you should look where you have old acquaintances or old contacts, who can help you.
What does the Card of the 7 of Swords mean in money and finances?
In money and finances. The Seven of Swords marks that this is definitely not the time to gamble or lend money, as you are likely to lose to a significant degree. You may have to make some difficult decisions regarding money.
Necessity may tempt you to do something dishonest. Don’t sacrifice your integrity and reputation as then money can’t buy those things.
What does the Card of the 7 of Swords mean in health?
In the field of your health. The Seven of Swords signals that you may be given wrong or erroneous diagnoses or results, so don’t take the first opinion you are given as a holy word. Seek more opinions.
This card also says that you may be deceiving yourself about your health. This is not a minor issue, so listen to your body and accept what you feel or what happens to you, denying things or deceiving yourself will not bring you any benefit.
What does the 7 of Swords mean spiritually?
In spirituality. The Seven of Swords strongly urges you to be careful and cautious of gurus or religious or spiritual leaders who require your money in exchange for supposed enlightenment.
The truth is that you do not necessarily need a leader to learn and grow spiritually. Explore on your own. Beware of new spiritual friends.
What does the reversed or inverted Seven of Swords card mean?
The Seven of Swords reversed, General Meaning: The 7 of Swords, justly belonging to that suit, indicates to us that there is a lot of mental and intellectual work here, and with this card comes a time of challenge at the level of thought and changes to be made.
You have options, but for some reason you are immobile, not knowing in which of all the directions you should follow to start a new path.
It may seem to you, then, that you have no way out, especially if you are coming from hard times or some hard knocks that have made you quiet and confused about how to proceed in life from here on out.
A part of you, the most precious part, knows that this is not true, and that beyond all the past and fear, you will always be able to figure out the right way out for you.
In this sense, The 7 of Swords shows you that it is now very necessary for you to leave behind old habits, ways of doing things, and ways of thinking to which you were accustomed.
This will be the real way out, the only way to finally break with everything that is blocking and annulling you, hindering your path.
First of all you must accept and assimilate what is happening, refusing to see it will not help at all, and trying to run away from the problem will not solve it, it might even make it worse.
You must force yourself to find new ways of doing things, because there is always a new way and at the same time you get rid of those attitudes and limiting concepts that you drag from the past, but for this you must leave the comfort zone, especially if you are not getting results applying the old ways.
In another order of things, whether it is you or another person or situation, you are now beginning to feel a strong tiredness of continuing to carry a lie or a deception forward.
You could be having a parallel relationship, or have a partner or a situation that is clearly deceitful but nevertheless has been maintained over time because it is easier to put up with the lie than to face what is happening.
Well, whatever the case, you no longer want to continue with it, you want to draw the veil of lies and let everything be exposed, even if the cost is high.
What does the card of the 7 of Swords reversed mean in love?
In the field of love, The 7 of Swords signals a growing dissatisfaction in the couple now. You feel tired of going along with certain lies, the relationship has been sustained in a deceitful way and the time has come to put your cards on the table.
It may also indicate that you or your partner have a parallel relationship but no longer want to continue with the scam, so you either decide to whitewash the situation or call it quits.
If you are lonely, you no longer want to lie about who you are and what you are to please or get along with others. It’s time to be loved as you are.
What does the reversed 7 of Swords card mean at work?
In the area of work. The Seven of Swords shows that “crime doesn’t pay”. You no longer want to go along with a deceitful situation. Perhaps you have been compelled to lie or engage in dishonest behavior, but you no longer want that for yourself.
Likewise you may have a strong desire to expose others who may be cheating, lying or stealing. It may also mean that you have become saturated with lies from your bosses or superiors and now you question them strongly.
If you are looking for a job, you know that lying with your resume won’t help anything, the best way is to go with the truth.
What does the card of The 7 of Swords reversed mean in money and finances?
In terms of money. The reversed 7 of Swords signals that you don’t want to make money dishonestly, that’s not for you. Your old and familiar ways of doing things haven’t worked for you so far either, so now you are ready with a lot of intellectual work to change, to listen and learn new models that will give you better results.
You also don’t want to surround yourself with people who lie or cheat, so you may be questioning whether you want to continue with a certain partner or a dishonest employee.
What does the card of the 7 of Swords reversed mean in health?
In your health. The Seven of Swords asks you to trust the wisdom of your body. It has many methods of letting you know the truth of how it feels and what you need. If it asks for more rest, even though you are just back from vacation, then rest.
If it asks for activity, do it. Denying or deceiving yourself about the symptoms your body is offering you is not a reasonable idea. At the same time, don’t hesitate to get other expert opinions when it comes to invasive procedures.
What does the reversed 7 of Swords card mean spiritually?
Regarding Spirituality, The reversed 7 of Swords signals that this is a good time to follow and keep your own counsel when it comes to your spiritual beliefs. You can associate with others without believing everything they believe, of course.
However, if you keep an open mind you can receive spiritual wisdom now from people (and the universe). Inspiration can come in a nanosecond sometimes.
You want to get out of the old formulas and concepts that have not served you well, investigate what your truth is, even if you must leave the path or start a different one.
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