Tarot Arcana Seven of Swords: Theft

Description: a guy sneaks or runs away, looking back. In his hands he holds five swords, which he holds by the blades, next to him two more swords are stuck in the ground. In the background are tents. It is early morning or evening.

Main meanings of the card in the upright position:
1. solving new problems with old methods;
2. cunning that fails;
3.  warning against dangerous, impulsive behavior;
4. failure of plans;
5. desire to get something at the expense of others;
6. deceive trust;
7. a sharp mind turns into cunning and intrigue;
8. an evil tongue, intellectual arrogance, «it's none of my business»;
9. harm to oneself;
10. cowardly avoidance of problems;
11. advice not to elevate your views to absolutes;
12. lies, anger, avoidance of direct conversations with a partner;
13. moving;
14. change of job;
15. theft;
16. guilt, frustration;
17. betrayal;
18. hope, expectation, intention, desire;
19. difficulties, confrontations;
20. open confrontation should be avoided;
21. hope and confidence;
22. good advice.

The main meanings of the card in the inverted position:
1. firm conservatism, unwillingness to act differently;
2. useful advice;
3. returning what was stolen;
4. indecision, pessimism, cowardice;
5. laziness;
6. missed opportunities, unfinished projects;
7. news;
8. reprimand, reproach;
9. restoring trust.

A clown-like man tiptoes out of the enemy camp, carrying five swords in his arms; now only two remain, stuck in the ground. The sky on the map is gray, twilight. The man looks around — is he being chased? (On the corresponding card of the «Tarot of Aquarius» he has already returned to his camp and is resting, wondering: did he do everything right?)

This is a man who habitually tries to find a way out of a difficult situation by cunning, to avoid a conflict. But now, alas, the tried and tested method does not help him much: the «enemies» still have two swords, and even those that he was able to take away cut his hands. You cannot solve new problems with old methods, this card says.

In the upright position, however, it means that such a person can still be convinced, that he is capable of abandoning old methods and mastering new ones.

In the inverted position, the chances of this, alas, are small, that is, his plan is doomed to failure.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: A young man is carrying a bundle of swords from a military camp. This could be a joke, or he may have stolen them. Element: Air.

EXPLANATION: This card, called the Lord of Fickle Efforts, clearly warns us against hasty, deceptive or impulsive behavior. The main message of the Seven of Swords seems quite clear: do not take what does not belong to you. Your plans will not work out as you planned and will most likely fail. Your desire is to get something at the expense of others. You have betrayed the trust placed in you, done something shameful and are trying to run away. You can be called an unreliable person.

REVELATION MEANING: You give useful advice to another person. You can be trusted. What was stolen from you will be returned to you.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: When you need to think about important things, do not allow yourself to deviate (from pressing issues). Calculate the consequences of your actions. Do not act hastily or impulsively.

( N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying» )

The Seven of Swords shows the reverse side of the Magician, with whom it is related by the golden background of both cards. The power of knowledge, a clear, sharp mind turn here into tricks and intrigues, meanness and deception. In a milder form, this can be an evil tongue, intellectual arrogance or the position of «it's none of my business» — an unwillingness to notice certain things, a habit of dodging, evading, slacking off, etc. At the same time, it is unclear who is deceiving whom here, who we are — a swindler or a victim. But more often than not, it turns out that we are harming ourselves here.

WORK: We may be deceived, or we ourselves may be deceived; perhaps we are trying to achieve something in a dishonest, fraudulent way. Such dubious means as hypocrisy, «set-up», skipping the queue and other disreputable tricks are used. If this card falls out in response to a question about work, of course, you need to be on your guard, but the main thing is to take a closer look at how we behave ourselves, so as not to fall victim to our own intrigues. On the event-personal level, the card symbolizes a bagpiper, either evading responsibility in every possible way, or openly slacking off.

CONSCIOUSNESS: On the level of consciousness, it shows that we stubbornly do not want to admit the obvious and avoid discussions on these topics. And this is dishonest, first of all, in relation to ourselves: this way we close off the path to knowing the truth, and in especially difficult cases we devote our lives to a cause that is obviously false. Therefore, here this card should be perceived as a serious warning and advice not to elevate your views to absolutes, but to question them more often.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Here the spectrum of this card is very wide: from petty nastiness, such as gloating and hypocrisy, to base lies, malice, meanness and betrayal. On the other hand, it can indicate a lack of openness in relationships, when we avoid direct conversations with a partner or shirk an important decision.

Sevens in Tarot

The number «seven» is associated with the Chariot, the planet Uranus and the moon sign Cancer. Uranus is the planet of abstract thinking, theory, intellect, analysis, astrology, technological progress, independence and dispassionate search for truth. Cancer is a Water sign. It is directly connected to our feelings. The planet Neptune, patronizing Cancer, is associated with meditation and respite.

The presence of sevens in the layout speaks of an original analytical approach to the study of various issues. Any trip now will be favorable and enjoyable. Success is guaranteed by work in the field of science, technology or computer technology. You may have the opportunity to write something, conduct research or study the occult sciences. Now the main attention should be paid to independent self-knowledge and internal spiritual growth. Relationships with others and work matters recede into the background, self-knowledge comes first.

The number «seven» represents Yang energy. On the seventh day, the Lord rested, and sevens in a reading often indicate the need for rest, solitude, detachment, meditation and reflection. Otherwise, you may experience fatigue, anxiety, a sense of limitation, physical and nervous tension. Now all attention should be given to spiritual growth, and not to material desires. This is a period suitable for analysis, reflection and meditation, rather than for direct action.

Seven of Swords Upright

Key Words and Phrases: Deception. Carelessness. Cunning. Fraud. Cleverness. Duplicity. Passing on the weight of others. Insincerity. Taking advantage of others. Thoughts of travel. Career or job changes. Moving to a new location. Need for intelligent management. Sabotage. Evasive or illegal methods. Diplomacy. Caution. Dexterity. Evasion. Indirect action. Attention. Roundabout ways. Intelligence over strength. Need to seek professional advice. Unique worldview. Dishonest acts. Illegality. Theft. Robbery. Rip-off. Trickery. Bad luck. Guilt. Upset. Betrayal. Persecution. Unworthy acts. Self-defense. A short trip. A desire to escape. Escape. Moving forward. Being your own enemy. Behavior dictated by the desire to protect yourself. A feeling of awkwardness, escapism. A feeling of betrayal or defeat.

Situation and advice: Perhaps you suspect that you are being deceived, or you feel awkward about your recent actions. You want to run away as far as possible, but you should not take a defensive position. Do not become your own enemy. You need to show diplomacy, dexterity, flexibility, and then you can easily cope with the opposition and achieve your goals. Be careful, perhaps someone is trying to shift someone else's problems onto you or damage your reputation. Someone envious may take advantage of the fact that you are currently busy with other things, but it is possible that you yourself can strike when your opponent turns away.

Your unique worldview and your penchant for doing the unexpected can help you. The plan you have made may not work out the way you would like. You may need professional legal advice. This card may indicate that you are involved in intrigue, deception, a cleverly woven web of gossip, or illegal activities. Sometimes the Seven of Swords indicates an actual robbery or theft (especially if there is another “deception” card in the reading, such as the Moon), but most likely the damage will be done to you in verbal form. Pay close attention to what you say or write now. You may be in for a great “battle of wits”. Someone is interfering with your intellectual freedom and independence. This card also means moving forward and saying goodbye to some part of your life that will remain in the past. You may harm yourself. Theft in the literal sense of the word is possible. There is a high probability of betrayal and a stabbing in the back. People: Inventive people. Thieves. Clever people. Informers. Those who constantly move from place to place.

Seven of Swords Reversed

Keywords and Phrases:(Positive Meanings) Good advice. Constructive criticism. Something that was previously yours will come back to you. Acting in your own interests. Returning stolen goods. Paying off a loan on time.

(Negative Meanings) Indecisiveness. Laziness. Pessimism. Cowardice. Unfinished projects. Missed opportunities. Inability to learn from past mistakes. Lack of dexterity. Gloomy mood.

Situation and advice: If you have been robbed, the thief will be caught, and the stolen goods will most likely be returned to you. If you have been treated wrongly, expect an apology. Now you should especially value criticism, as there is a high probability that it will be constructive. What was taken from you dishonestly will also return to you. Someone will offer help or good advice. Now you need to collect your thoughts if you want to succeed. Observing conventions and refusing to play with your imagination will lead you nowhere.

People: Fools. Blockheads. Unsuccessful thieves.

The meaning and inner meaning of the Seven of Swords Arcana

The meaning of the Seven of Swords in the upright position:

• Hope, Expectation, Hope to settle down, Hope to achieve prosperity, Estate, Intention, Will, Desire, Strive, Wish, Urge, Taste, Fantasy.

Other meanings of the Seven of Swords Tarot in the upright position:

• Difficulties that can be overcome with the help of logic and common sense
• Unknown opponents, avoidance of confrontation

The Seven of Swords Tarot card shows that the Client is confronted by constant opposition. Its source is known, but it is unclear who is leading it. Plans are disrupted, progress is slow, the Client feels frustrated and the work is useless. However, by avoiding open confrontation, working carefully and diligently, using his talents intelligently and skillfully, the Client will be able to overcome the unknown, but all the more dangerous opponent.

The Seven of Swords means hope and confidence. New attempts to overcome previous failures, and this time they may be successful. Perhaps good advice (from yourself or from someone else), instructions that will help to cope with difficulties.

Reversed Interpretation:

• Prudent Advice, Good Directions, Saving Warnings, Instructions, Lessons.
• Observation, Reflection, Remark, Advice, Thought.
• Reprimand, Reproach.
• News, Notification, Announcement, Consultation, Exhortation.

Other meanings of the reversed Seven of Swords Tarot:

• foresight, wisdom, good advice, restoration of reputation, return of what was lost
• restoration of trust, return of what was stolen, reward for efforts, good advice, potential opportunity
• vigilance, constant efforts

The reversed Seven of Swords warns the Client that it is unacceptable to lose vigilance and stop work, having achieved some success in the fight against the opponent. Any weakness of character — timidity or indecisiveness — will allow the enemy to regain strength to strike.

The meaning of the reversed tarot card seven swords: slander, plans that can collapse, annoyance. Excessive self-confidence, leading to instability in business.

Inner meaning

This is a card of hope and renewed self-confidence. It seems that the worst is behind you. If your confidence and your plans are based on experience and knowledge of the situation, then you can still succeed. Beware of excessive self-confidence and do not try to bluff. Your experience has taught you what you need to know, and your strength will carry you through difficulties. Do not rush forward. Do not say too much about what you need or what you plan to do; your talkativeness will play into the hands of your enemies.

Sources:

1. N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to study»
2. E. Kolesov «ABCs of Tarot»
3. Unknown author «Basic information for reading tarot cards»
4. H. Banzhaf «Self-study guide to tarot»
5. Anthony Lewis «Tarot simple and clear»

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