Tarot Meaning: Seven of Swords

Slipping away quietly with an armful of swords, looking back over one shoulder.

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✦ Upright Meaning

A figure sneaks away from a camp carrying an armful of swords, glancing back cautiously. This card can mean a strategic, solo move — or a deception, either by you or aimed at you.

✦ Reversed Meaning

Reversed, it can mean a deception being uncovered, guilt catching up with someone, or finally coming clean about something.

Keywords

deceptionstrategysneaking awayself-reliance

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