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Seven of Swords
Secret moves may conceal strategy or deceit.
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UPRIGHT MEANINGThe Seven of Swords represents acting in secret, concealment or using a scheme to gain an advantage. It may involve deception, theft or evading responsibility, or call for discretion and strategy. Ask what facts are hidden and who is harmed.
KeywordsDeception, concealment, theft, strategy
A SMALL ACTIONCheck a concealed fact or responsibility, and clarify the limits of a strategy and the harm it could cause.
A QUESTION TO KEEPIs this secrecy protecting a legitimate boundary, or preventing someone from making an informed choice?
REVERSED MEANINGThe Seven of Swords often means a secret exposed, facts admitted or an attempt to make amends for past actions. It may also mean a strategy failing and a need to plan again; continued concealment is becoming harder to maintain.
KeywordsExposure, honesty, making amends, replanning
A SMALL ACTIONTell the right person about a fact affecting your shared plans, and suggest a practical change.
A QUESTION TO KEEPWhat could feel lighter if I explained it, and what parts of my story do I want to keep private?