TarotCraft Lesson 204.07: The 7 of Swords

The 7 of Swords Tarot card from the Universal Waite Tarot deck.

The 7 of Swords indicates you may be the victim, or perpetrator, of gossip or slander. Deceit and theft are possible – something of value may be snatched away. Your thoughts may be scattered. Regarding love, in established relationships, deceit and lies are likely. For singles, if this card represents a potential love interest, abandon hope and move on.  

Image Description

On a stage is a figure appearing to sneak away from the tents in the background.  They wear a yellow tunic with an orange pattern over a white shirt with blue leggings. Their red hat and black booths are both trimmed with black fur. In their arms, they hold five swords. Behind the stage and in front of the tents are two more swords with their points down, standing up. There are a group of figures and more tents in the distance 
 
Yes/No upright: No
Yes/No reversed: No.
 
Amplified by: The Star
Amplifier for: The Star
 
Zodiac/Element: Moon in Aquarius
Dates: 9 February to 18 February 
 
Traditional Name: Unstable Effort
Traditional Meaning: Design, attempt, wish, hope, confidence; also quarrelling, a plan that may fail, annoyance. The design is uncertain in its import, because the significations are widely at variance with each other. Reversed: Good advice, counsel, instruction, slander, babbling.
 
TarotCraft Upright Meaning

You may be the victim, or perpetrator, of gossip or slander. Deceit and theft are possible – something of value may be snatched away. Your thoughts may be scattered. Regarding love, in established relationships, deceit and lies are likely. For singles, if this card represents a potential love interest, abandon hope and move on.  
 
TarotCraft Reversed Meaning

The truth may be revealed now, but it’s likely to be bad news. The upside is that at least you know the worst and can move on.
 
TarotCraft Gift, Invitation, and Challenge
 
Gift 
 
The Gift of this card is the liberty and relief found when you are willing to face the truth of the situation.  
 
Invitation
 
You are invited to use your mind to bring clarity and logic to the situation. Being stuck in your feelings or how things “should” be won’t help resolve things.
 
 
Challenge 
 
The Challenge of this card is to bring things out of the shadows. Nothing will be improved by hiding or avoiding the truth. 
 
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