The Seven of Swords

Seven of Swords Meaning

The Ace of Swords is one of the Minor Arcana, number 7 of the Swords suit. The Tarot interpretation of the Ace of Swords includes the theft of intellectual work, the creation of a convoluted scheme, plans shifting on the fly, and getting away with something that you shouldn’t.

Seven of Swords Meaning Reversed

The Ace of Swords reversed means getting caught red handed, a plan that is not well thought through, a traitor in your midst, and missing the forest for the trees.

Seven of Swords Astrological and Esoteric Correspondences

This card is associated with strategy, secrecy, and moving against the current, linking it to the planet Uranus and the birthstone Emerald. Learn more about the significance of its number 7 on the numerology page, and its element Air on the elements page.

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