Seven of Swords
Upright Meaning
Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, strategy.
Reversed Meaning
Confession, turning over a new leaf, impostor syndrome.
Seven of Swords in love, career and health
Love & Relationships
Upright Meaning
No sincerity in relationship, hiding facts, escape from responsibility.
Reversed Meaning
Admission of guilt, end of lies, honest talk about mistakes.
Career & Work
Upright Meaning
Disloyalty at work, taking others' merits, clever problem solving.
Reversed Meaning
Discovery of dishonesty, return to rules, end of intrigues.
Health & Wellness
Upright Meaning
Hidden symptoms, need for discrete treatment, no sincerity with doctor.
Reversed Meaning
Disclosure of problem source, sincerity in therapy, return to truth.
Is Seven of Swords a yes or no card?
No
Upright, Seven of Swords is usually read as a no: it points to an obstacle, a loss or an ending worth respecting. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
Advice
Be clever but not disloyal. Sometimes strategy is better than force.
Warning
Watch out for lies and dishonesty. What is hidden can come to light.
Symbolism
- A man sneaks away from a camp carrying five swords, leaving two behind. He looks back.
Interpretation
Be cautious of deception, from others or yourself. Alternatively, use strategy and stealth to solve your problem rather than force.
Numerology
7 (Strategy/Deception)
Frequently asked questions
What does Seven of Swords mean in tarot?
Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, strategy. Be cautious of deception, from others or yourself. Alternatively, use strategy and stealth to solve your problem rather than force.
What does Seven of Swords reversed mean?
Confession, turning over a new leaf, impostor syndrome.
What does Seven of Swords mean in love?
No sincerity in relationship, hiding facts, escape from responsibility. Reversed Meaning: Admission of guilt, end of lies, honest talk about mistakes.
What does Seven of Swords mean for career and work?
Disloyalty at work, taking others' merits, clever problem solving. Reversed Meaning: Discovery of dishonesty, return to rules, end of intrigues.
Is Seven of Swords a yes or no card?
No. Upright, Seven of Swords is usually read as a no: it points to an obstacle, a loss or an ending worth respecting. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
What advice does Seven of Swords give?
Be clever but not disloyal. Sometimes strategy is better than force.