Minor Arcana · Swords
Seven of Swords
A man in the act of carrying away five swords rapidly; the two others of the card remain stuck in the ground. A camp is close at hand.
- Yes or no
- Maybe
- Position in the deck
- Card 57 of 78
Upright 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 meaning
Good advice, counsel, instruction, slander, babbling.
What the card offers
Reflect before committing.
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Questions people ask about this card
What does Seven of Swords mean upright?
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.
What does Seven of Swords mean reversed?
Good advice, counsel, instruction, slander, babbling.
Is Seven of Swords a yes or a no?
Seven of Swords is a maybe — the answer depends on the surrounding cards. Reflect before committing.
