Seven of Swords
dishonesty • presumption • sneakiness • assumptions
Statistics
arcaneMinor
suitSwords
number7
numerology7 (The Motive: imagination, inner work, psychology)
astrologyMoon in Aquarius
Meanings
Light
- Refusing to do something dishonest
- even when there's no chance of ever being caught
- Handling a difficult situation with finesse
- Pointing out assumptions
- Acting ethically in public and in private
- Living a life that is beyond reproach
Shadow
- Stealing or lying
- Doing whatever you can get away with
- simply because you can
- Looking for a way around consequences
- Justifying wicked behavior by focusing on the wickedness of others
- Failing to examine your own motives and prejudices
Description
A man in the act of carrying away five swords rapidly; the two others of the card remain stuck in the ground. A camp is close at hand.