Tarot cards serve as a valuable tool for individuals who want to learn more about themselves. Depending on the tarot card you draw in your tarot reader, they can act as a tool for self-reflection, gaining insight, or providing much-needed guidance.
Some tarot cards serve as a warning sign, and that is certainly true of the Seven of Swords card, which represents deception, betrayal, and dishonesty. The Seven of Swords card is a Minor Arcana card from the Suit of Swords and it is often considered a bad omen card.
But don’t worry! Every Tarot card carries both positive and negative meanings. Want to learn more about the Seven of Swords tarot card meaning and how this might relate to your life? Read on for our complete tarot guide to this fascinating card:
Seven of Swords Keywords
Upright card (keywords)
Lies, trickery, scheming, strategy, resourcefulness, sneakiness, cunning
Reversed card (keywords)
Confession, conscience, regret, maliciousness, truth revealed
Description of the Seven of Swords
When we look at the image of the Seven of Swords tarot card in the Rider-Waite tarot deck, we see a man wearing a red hat running away from a military camp carrying five swords on the eve of a fateful battle. The remaining two swords are upright in the ground behind him. This is a clear act of theft, representing the themes of deception that run through this card. The two upright swords left behind serve as a parody of the Five of Swords card: they show that the man was careless and are a symbol of his guilt.
On the man’s face, we can clearly see a smile or a look of satisfaction. This signifies a lack of conscience. He isn’t guilty about stealing the swords; he is pleased that he’s gotten away with it!
Seven of Swords Upright Meaning
The Seven of Swords tarot card meaning when the card is presented in the upright position points to deception and betrayal. What is not clear is whether you are the betrayer or whether you will betray someone that you love. An act of theft or trickery would be the most obvious interpretation, but this could also refer to hiding your true self or hiding a secret you don’t want others to know about.
Seven of Swords—Love Meaning
A love reading of the Seven of Swords focuses on the key meanings of lies and trickery. There are so many ways you could interpret this. Perhaps you or your partner have been dishonest or unfaithful and you don’t know how to move on. Alternatively, you could not be being honest about your true feelings, avoiding conversations about the direction of your relationship to spare your partner pain. This could be perceived as mind games and cause more harm in the long run. Could it be time for a fresh start?
If you’re single, then it’s time to be honest and open with potential partners to move your relationship in the right direction. Take things slow and don’t play games to find a true love match.
Seven of Swords—Career Meaning
A career reading of the Seven of Swords tarot card suggests that there are lies or deceptions in your current workplace. This will create a very toxic work environment and could be something small, such as gossiping about colleagues or larger problems, like someone taking credit for your work, leaving you looking lazy or incompetent. Remember that hard work always pays off, but be cautious about who you trust. Could it be time to look for a new job?
Seven of Swords—Finances Meaning
A financial reading of the Seven of Swords tarot card suggests deception in your financial dealings could get you into trouble. Perhaps you lied about your personal information to secure a loan you can’t afford or you fell for a get-rich-quick scheme. It’s a good time to turn over a new leaf and stay away from anything suspicious. Use strategic thinking to work out a plan and pay back what you owe. This will take time and careful planning: there is often no quick fix for financial mismanagement. Then remember that if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is!
Reversed Seven of Swords Meaning
The reversed meaning of the Seven of Swords card is very different from the upright tarot meaning of the same card. Rather than deceiving or betraying someone, it means that any lies or deceptions will be revealed.
A period of secrecy is ending in all areas of your life and you will start to listen to your conscience again. Your current situation may be difficult, but honesty and mental preparedness will give you the tools you need to move forward.
Seven of Swords—Love Meaning
Wondering what the reversed Seven of Swords card means for your love life? Any dishonesty or infidelity in your relationship will soon come to light. Only you can decide if this will end your loving relationship or if you can move past the lie. Either way, removing the weight of the lie will make life much easier.
If you’re single and looking for a potential partner, then be very wary. You seem to be drawn to pathological liars and serial cheaters and this will only lead to heartache. Don’t race into a relationship, and let your head check your heart.
Seven of Swords—Career Meaning
When the Seven of Swords appears in the reversed position in your career tarot reading, this signifies that any lies or betrayals in the workplace will be exposed. Perhaps the colleague who stole your client or canceled your business deals will be called out, for example. If you are the one responsible for the deception, then now is the time to come clean: your future position may be at risk, but you’ll have the upper hand if you confess before your lie is discovered.
Seven of Swords—Finances Meaning
When the reversed Seven of Swords appears in your financial tarot spread, it serves as a timely reminder to be as honest as possible in your financial dealings. Pay your taxes on time; if you’ve borrowed money from friends or family, then take the appropriate actions to pay it back. Honesty is key to financial success.
Other Cards with the Seven of Swords
When other cards are presented alongside the Seven of Swords tarot card, the meaning of the cards can change slightly. This is because each card provides general readings and advice, but more cards allow that advice to be more specific. Some of the most interesting card combinations with the Seven of Swords card are:
The Seven of Swords and the Ace of Swords
When the Seven of Swords appears alongside the Ace of Swords in your tarot reader, this is a stronger indicator that a breakthrough about any dishonesty is coming soon. Perhaps you will see clearly that your partner is cheating or realize it’s time to come clean about the lie you told at work.
The Seven of Swords and the High Priestess
The Seven of Swords is a Minor Arcana card and the High Priestess is a Major Arcana card. When these two cards appear together, it serves as a reminder to trust your intuition and use your wits to uncover any betrayal. The only way you can heal and move on is when you know the truth. So seeking out the truth should be your goal.
The Seven of Swords and the Seven of Wands
The Seven of Swords and the Seven of Wands are an interesting combination. The Seven of Wands signifies a desire for success and a need to achieve. So when paired with the deceptive Seven of Swords, we see a person putting their own needs first in the pursuit of success at any cost. The desired outcome is more important than their moral code.
The Seven of Swords and its Astrological Sign
The zodiac signs most closely connected to the Suit of Swords are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. These are the elements of air and in a spiritual context, they represent intellect and power, which are also represented by the Suit of Swords.
The Seven of Swords card is connected to Aquarius, and influenced by Uranus. Uranus has a reputation for being a planet of rebellion and freedom. Use of imagination under Uranus can often lead to lies and deception.
Conclusion
Now you have a much clearer understanding of the Seven of Swords tarot card meaning. This is a difficult card that can invoke a mixture of emotions as you look inside yourself and acknowledge any dishonesty, or open your eyes to the betrayal and dishonesty in your relationships. Either way, you may feel in a difficult situation, but on a more positive note, there is a clear path out of these difficulties.
The tarot card shows you the problems you face, and then it’s up to you to solve them. Want to know more about the Seven of Swords tarot card? You don’t have to be an expert to unveil the secret of the cards. Speak to a psychic or get our free yes or no tarot reading and discover everything you need to know!
