Seven of Swords
Minor Arcana · Suit of Swords
Upright
- deception
- strategy
- secrecy
- getting away with it
- confession
- conscience
- being found out
- coming clean
In the picture
A man tiptoes away from a camp of colourful tents, carrying five swords and glancing back over his shoulder. Two swords are left stuck in the ground behind him.
Upright meaning
The Seven of Swords is sneaking off with something. It can point to deception, by you or someone else, or to clever strategy and working alone. Ask whether the shortcut is honest.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the secret comes out, or conscience wins. A confession, being caught or a change of heart is possible. Honesty now may save trouble later.
About the suit of Swords
Swords are the suit of air: thoughts, words, decisions and conflict. Swords cards can be sharp, because they deal with truth, worry and the hard choices made in the head.
