Seven of Swords in Tarot

The Seven of Swords is the card of deception and strategy. Someone is not playing fair.

What Seven of Swords means

The Seven of Swords speaks of secrets, lies and schemes. It may be someone deceiving you — or you trying to slip away without facing things.

In a spread, it calls for attention and caution. Check what you are told.

In a positive sense, it can speak of strategy and acting smartly without showing your hand.

The card image

A man sneaks away from a camp with five swords in his arms, leaving two behind, glancing over his shoulder. The swords he carries are the theft; the backward glance is guilt.

Seven of Swords in love

In love, lies, secrets or betrayal. It can also point to someone hiding their feelings. Don't accuse without proof, but keep your eyes open.

What do they feel for me? Seven of Swords in feelings

When you ask "how do they feel about me?", the Seven of Swords shows someone who isn't being completely honest. They may feel something, but they are hiding their intentions or have something else going on.

Seven of Swords at work

At work, disloyal coworkers, hidden information, behind-the-scenes games.

Seven of Swords and money

In finances, watch out for fraud, scams and fine print.

Seven of Swords reversed

Reversed, the truth comes out, the deception is uncovered or someone confesses.

Combinations with other cards

Seven of Swords with The Moon: lies and confusion.

Seven of Swords with the Three of Cups: betrayal among friends.

Seven of Swords with the Ace of Swords: the truth is uncovered.

Seven of Swords in a yes-or-no reading

In Yes or No Tarot, Seven of Swords answers no. The full answer, with the why, depends on your question.

Mestre Cruz's advice

Protect yourself: double-check, read, ask. And if you are the one hiding something, the truth told in time costs less.

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