Auraveil
Minor Arcana · Swords
Seven of Swords
- deception
- strategy
- stealth
- getting away with something
- cunning
- Element
- Air
- Astrology
- The Moon in Aquarius
- Yes or no
- No
Imagery and symbolism
A man sneaks away from a military camp carrying five swords, glancing back over his shoulder. Two swords are left stuck in the ground behind him.
- stolen swords
- military tents
- backward glance
- tiptoeing
Upright meaning
Upright- deception
- strategy
- stealth
- getting away with something
- cunning
Someone may be acting deceptively — possibly you. Strategy can be useful, but be careful with secrets and shortcuts.
Reversed meaning
- confession
- conscience
- getting caught
- coming clean
Deception comes to light, or a guilty conscience pushes you to come clean. Honesty is now the best strategy.
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