Seven of Swords Tarot Card by Acharya Neeru Garg
Seven of swords is one of the most enigmatic and even philosophical cards in the Tarot, it always makes one think and question something
Seven of swords is one of the most enigmatic and even philosophical cards in the Tarot, it always makes one think and question something. Being one of the 56 Minor Arcana cards, it has standard meaning and interpretation which may change based on the tarot reading.
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Visual Description
In most of the traditional Tarot decks, the Seven of Swords portrays a man escaping from a camp, in his hands he has five swords while he left two behind. The card indicates craftiness and, even more, nastiness. In the background, there are often a camp or tents, which demonstrate that the setting is in a temporary manner.
Core Meanings
1. Deception and Betrayal
This card is more commonly linked to deception and betrayal, especially the act of someone taking something from another. It may suggest that there is dishonesty with the querent or someone close to them or there is something being concealed. This signifies that one should always be on the look for danger signs and be conscious of the kind of people that can be approached.
2. Strategy and Tactics
As for the positive interpretation, the Seven of Swords speaks of strategy and the necessity to think through the actions and approach the problem in a smart manner. It implies that in this world, it is better to be sly and intelligent in order to overcome the difficulties.
3. Avoidance and Evasion
This card may also mean avoidance or escape. The querent could be in a situation they do not want to be in or may be trying to avoid a task or responsibility, hence avoiding confrontation. Although useful at times, this approach is also associated with the existence of unfinished business or issues.
4. Individuality and Independence
The Seven of Swords sometimes indicates that one should stand on one’s own and not rely on other people. It can prompt the querent to listen to himself/herself and to define his/her own life, even if it is different from the rest of the world’s guidelines.
Interpretations
The meaning that is most commonly associated with the Seven of Swords particularly in the context of a reading is that of cleverness, and often, scheming. It can indicate that the querent should be cautious of deception around them or that the querent should use strategy in their current situation.
Possible Interpretations:
• Cunning and Strategy: The challenge of having to consider and to decide on strategy.
• Deception: Betrayal or cheating by a friend or a family member, or someone that the person is close to.
• Independence: It can be seen that the theme of individualism and self-reliance is prominent in the novel.
• Avoidance: Shirking the responsibility or facing the problem.
Possible Interpretations:
• Truth Revealed: The mask falls, or people are forced to tell the truth.
• Confrontation: The necessity of focusing on problems and their settlement.
• Vulnerability: Sensations of vulnerability, or being defenceless.
• Dependence: Challenges with self-ownership or being dependent on other people.
Meaning in the Context of Different Readings
1. Love and Relationships
In the context of love, Seven of Swords shows that there is cheating or hiding in the relationship. It can indicate that one of the partners is keeping something from the other or that there is an issue with trust. Perhaps it could suggest that there is a need to be more calculating when it comes to relationship problems.
2. Career and Finances
Concerning career and finance it is usually linked with a careful approach and the ability to outwit rivals. This could imply that the querent should be more strategic in his or her business life or, conversely, that the querent should beware of persons of interest at work.
3. Personal Growth
Regarding self-improvement, the Seven of Swords can mean that the querent should accept themselves and be more calculated in their self-improvement process. It may also have the function of informing the character to be truthful and not to deceive oneself.
Symbolism and Deeper Insights
The Seven of Swords is rich in symbolism, each element adding depth to its interpretation:
• Swords: Symbolize mind, ideas, and speech and this will show that the problems that the two protagonists are facing are most probably mental or verbal.
• Camp/Tents: Represent temporary conditions which indicate that the present condition has not always been the same.
• Five Swords Carried: This has a meaning of majority or large part taken suggesting the idea of taking what one can get and leaving the rest.
Final Thoughts
The Seven of Swords is a card that encourage the person to think and take time before making decisions. As a rule, it focuses on the need to think strategically, clarifies the danger of deception, or stresses the importance of individualism, and, thus, provides the querent with useful information about their situation. Learning more about it is useful for comprehending life’s challenges and approaching them with more clarity and knowledge.
It is vital to analyze the adjacent cards and the situation of the person who asked for the Tarot reading when trying to understand the distinct meanings of the Seven of Swords.
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