Seven of Swords
Seven of Swords
You may be tempted to work around the rules or go it alone. Strategy is useful; honesty keeps it sound.
Love Hidden motives or secrecy may need attention.
Work Clever strategy helps, while integrity protects your reputation.
Money Be cautious of schemes and double-check agreements.
Wellbeing Avoiding things quietly can create stress. Face them gently.
Growth You are learning when discretion serves and when it hides.
Truth may come to light, or you may choose to come clean. Honesty lightens the load.
Love Transparency rebuilds trust.
Work Rethink a strategy that feels off.
Money Review agreements and correct course.
Wellbeing Relief comes from honesty.
Growth Integrity frees you.
Symbols in the glass
- Stolen swords strategy, stealth or getting away with something
- Backward glance awareness of consequences
- Camp the group or system being bypassed
- Two swords left what cannot be taken
A man tiptoes away from a camp carrying five swords, glancing back over his shoulder. Two swords remain planted behind him.
Deeper lore
- Element
- Air
- Astrology
- Moon in Aquarius (decan 20-30°)
- Dates
- 9 Feb to 18 Feb
- Golden Dawn title
- Lord of Unstable Effort
- Number
- Seven, assessment: strategy, discretion and the question of honesty.
- Names
- Seven of Swords · Sept d'Épées · 宝剑七
Waite, 1911
Waite: "design, attempt, wish, hope, confidence; also quarrelling, a plan that may fail, annoyance". Reversed: "good advice, counsel, instruction".
Where might you be avoiding a direct conversation?
Ask Iris about this cardFor reflection and entertainment. Meanings follow the Smith-Waite tradition.