Okay, so today I decided to mess around with the “Seven Swords” tarot card. I’ve been trying to get better at reading tarot, and this card kept popping up in my practice spreads, so I figured it was time to really dig in.
First, I grabbed my trusty Rider-Waite deck. I always start with this one because the imagery is so clear, you know? I laid out a simple three-card spread – past, present, future – just to get a feel for where the Seven of Swords might fit in my current situation.
Then I flipped over the Seven of Swords and really looked at it. You’ve got this sneaky-looking dude tiptoeing away with five swords, leaving two behind. My first thought was, “Okay, someone’s getting away with something here.” It felt like deception, or maybe trying to do things on the sly.
Diving Deeper into the Seven of Swords
I spent some time just staring at the card, letting my mind wander. What did those abandoned swords mean? Why was he only taking some of them? It started to feel less like outright theft and more like… strategic retreat? Like maybe he was cutting his losses and getting out of a bad situation, even if it meant leaving some things behind.
- The sneaky dude.
- The five swords.
- The other two left swords.
I pulled out my favorite tarot journal and started jotting down some notes. I wrote down keywords like “strategy,” “resourcefulness,” “avoiding conflict,” and even “self-preservation.” It wasn’t all negative! Maybe this card was about making tough choices and prioritizing what’s really important.
To get a different perspective, I also checked out a few of my go-to tarot books and websites. Some of them emphasized the deception angle, talking about betrayal and hidden agendas. Others focused on the “getting away with it” aspect, like maybe you’re pulling a fast one, but for a good reason.
I tried to connect it to my own life. Was there a situation where I was trying to be too clever? Or maybe where I needed to be more strategic and less confrontational? It definitely gave me some food for thought.
Finally, I did a few more practice spreads, this time specifically focusing on the Seven of Swords. I asked questions like, “What am I trying to avoid?” and “What resources am I overlooking?” The answers weren’t always crystal clear, but they definitely helped me see the card in a new light.
So, yeah, that was my Seven of Swords deep dive for the day. It’s a tricky card, for sure, but I feel like I understand it a little better now. It’s not just about being sneaky; it’s about making smart choices, even if they’re not always easy.
