Seven of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Secrecy is strong in a reading when the seven of swords appears in a spread.

Clandestine activities are taking place and these either include the person for whom the card has appeared, or they are being kept in the dark.

If so, perhaps they have their suspicions. Secrets are soon to be revealed but these will need care and prudence to be solved.

Symbolism in the Seven of Swords

There's some restlessness, even impatience signified by the seven of swords. It tends to turn up in spreads of people who are dealing with folk who are "all talk and not enough action". They're starting to get agitated and they might even be inclined to take some things into their own hands.

Predictions in the Seven of Swords

The person for whom this card has appeared will need to be subtle and diplomatic in their affairs with others. There may be some sort of double-dealing going on and they will have to keep both their eyes and ears open.

What is however apparent, according to this card, is that they will soon uncover the person or circumstances which is causing all the secrecy and once this has been done, they will feel more in control of the situation. What also is suggested in the seven of swords, is the possibility that they are considering withdrawing from a certain dilemma. But is this really what they want to do? It could be better if they perhaps put a little more effort into solving things, or negotiating with others, before they decide to take the easy way out.

Advice in the Seven of Swords

Impatience and impetuosity is advised against. Whatever plans the querent is making, he or she shouldn't jump in too quickly. There is some disagreement in the air but they might learn by listening to what others have to say.

Certainly they'll get to know what side of the fence they're sitting on. It's important for them to know their own mind and not to change it. They should stay firm in their convictions and they'll get to the place they want to be.

The message in this card is: don't give in to uncertainty. Failure will come only through giving in too quickly. The querent should have faith in themselves. There is someone who isn't as reliable as they might think he or she is, so they should be careful about who they trust and confide in. This card can also suggest a journey over land.

There is movement in the cards when the seven of swords appears and this could occur within the next seven weeks or seven months.