Seven of Swords

We see a mysterious figure whose head is covered by a hood. He is stealthily carrying away seven swords, presumably pilfered from the castle behind him. It's likely a case of sabotage, as the castle has caught fire, and he has used this distraction to sneak out of the building. The card signifies cunning, theft, deceit, and setting traps, with its meaning in a spread hinting at the nature of the act.

General Meaning

The Seven of Swords may warn us that we could become victims of underhanded intentions. However, it also suggests that sometimes quiet observation and unnoticed actions can lead to the desired outcome.

Love

Tactics, Secrets, Outmaneuvering
In love, the Seven of Swords might imply that the relationship is poisoned by secrets and indirect communication, potentially indicating infidelity.

Career

Gambits, Dirty deals, Scam
In career matters, the card alerts us to the possibility of falling prey to fraud, breach of contract, or dirty dealings.

Reversed Seven of Swords

Self-deception, Lack of cunning
When reversed, it may mean that we are deceiving ourselves and not heeding wise counsel, or behaving too naively in a situation where more cunning would be necessary.