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The hidden path asks what you carry out of sight.

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Seven of Swords

Look carefully at your strategy and motives. Seek an approach you can stand behind honestly.

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minorSwordsNo. 7

Upright keywords

  • Deception
  • trickery
  • tactics and strategy

Reversed keywords

  • Coming clean
  • rethinking approach
  • deception

Summary

Seven of Swords points to deception, trickery, and tactics and strategy.

Upright meaning

Upright, Seven of Swords highlights deception, trickery, and tactics and strategy.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, Seven of Swords can indicate coming clean, rethinking approach, and deception.

Symbolism at a glance

  • Deception

  • trickery

  • tactics and strategy

Reflection questions

  • Where is deception, and trickery showing up for me now?
  • What would help me work with coming clean, and rethinking approach?