The Seven of Swords [Upright]

The seven of swords image is of a young man acting very suspiciously. He seems to be sneaking away from a camp, carrying five swords in his hands. He may be stealing them, as his face shows he’s up to something.

This man seems confident, but he’s still keen to watch out for who is behind him, perhaps to check if he’s being pursued.

He’s left two swords standing upright in the ground, probably because his arms were too full to take more. He should run fast because behind him, someone is raising the alarm.

Seven of Swords Keywords [Upright]

• Betrayal
• Lies
• Sneakiness
• Scheming
• Trickery
• Cunning
• Acting strategically

Seven of Swords Meaning [Upright]

The upright seven of swords can appear when someone close is looking to share a secret. Think confession rather than good news. This approach may be an attempt to change their lives, so keep an open mind.

If this person is you, then think carefully before unburdening your troubles. Once it’s out there, you cannot control the outcome.

Ultimately, the seven of swords represents lies, betrayal, and deceit, so something is definitely going on. Precisely what that is will be revealed because success isn’t what this tarot card is about.

The punishment may be simply feeling silly, embarrassed, or something much more severe. It’s sensible to own up and face the music because hiding from things just lets the situation get worse.

Other interpretations of the upright seven of swords include a desire to break free while still coasting on the ideas or finances of a supporter.

Or, it could be that you are frustrated by traditional approaches to things and are looking for a way to break free and go your own way. That’s okay but do it honestly.

Key Points – Love [Upright]

• The upright seven of swords in a love reading alerts you to potential deception. Be wary of new love interests, and don’t automatically take everything they say as the truth. Instead, rely on your instincts. This is an excellent time to develop your natural intuition.
• Look at your behavior too. Have you always been honest? Could you be faking something right now? Or being less than honest with someone, perhaps?

Key Points – Money [Upright]

• The seven of swords upright is a clear warning to keep a very close eye on your money. Check your bank account for potential security threats or signs of hacking.
• Also, be wary of get-rich-quick schemes or investing in unregulated opportunities. Plus, of course, there are always scammers hanging around to cheat people out of their resources.

Key Points - Career [Upright]

• All may not be as it seems at work. It would be best to protect yourself and take the time to look critically at those around you.
• Sabotage can come from any number of angles, and it’s easy to fall victim, simply because you’re in the line of fire. Being wary may buy you time to step aside as the trouble hits.
• Sometimes, though, the upright seven of swords sends you a different kind of message. A reminder that you can win out with a carefully planned, secret strategy even if you are the junior or the underdog.