Tell My Tarot
Tell My Tarot
The Seven of Swords is almost always a sign of fortune or good times to come, although nothing is guaranteed by tarot cards. There are ways that the cards could be interpreted in alternative ways, so it is important that you are paying close attention to how the cards interact with each other and relate to your personal situation.
This particular card inspires balance by depicting a thief that is stealing some, but not all of the spoils he sees. Does his gaze back at the remaining swords mean he is considering foolishly trying to take them all, or does he recognize that he has as many as he can hold?
The other cards may reveal whether the Seven of Swords is a warning or a promise of fortune, but either way you should go forward in your life with wisdom. Make good decisions and you are certain to prosper. Carefully consider advice and counseling given by others as well, as it may lead the way to wise decisions.
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Interpretation
From a general point of view, the Seven of Swords is usually not very popular with cartomancy adepts. It translates the dissatisfaction you are feeling, a difficult situation that makes you feel completely helpless. Rather than tackle the problem head on, for the moment you have a tendency to look the other way.
Because you're afraid of the consequences of change, you're developing all sorts of deceitful schemes that will, you hope, get you safely out of the situation. Your reasoning is crystal clear: lies and trickery aren't really so bad if they can help you to overcome the obstacles that are holding you back. You need to keep in mind that your self-fulfillment is favored by moral honesty. Confronting your problems in a roundabout way will give you short-term satisfaction, but your actions may well rebound against you faster than you think. If you want to feel comfortable with yourself and avoid hurting those around you, don't be afraid to get to grips with what is scaring you.
Ask yourself
•Do you consider yourself a confident individual? Acting confidently will lead to success, but could this success soon lead you into a situation you are not truly ready for?
•Be warned that the Seven of Swords can mean that petty quarrelling or greed may lead to failure. Will you be able to identify these kinds of situations and prevent the outcome?
•Have you been over analyzing your own actions or those of someone else? Are you or is someone you know too rigid lately, and how can you make more room for surprises?
La symbolique de la Tempérance
• The Thief : The man depicted is stealing five swords while leaving two behind, which can represent either hasty behavior or physical gains; awareness.
• Swords : Uncertainty about the conclusions you have drawn; second-guessing oneself; doubt; new information that could change the way you think about something.
• The Camp : Restlessness; lack of foundation; mobility; imperviousness and having an edge.
• Red : Active physical and mental movement; aggressive behavior and desires that may be self-centered; asserting one's desires in face of obstacles; actualizing with strength and decisiveness.
• Yellow : Heat of working hard; taking real steps in the daylight toward your goals; taking risks that make you vulnerable; being seen for your good work and also failures.
The Seven of Swords is a strange tarot card that inspires balance because it can both imply wealth and downfall from greed. There are several meanings that drawing this card can impart.
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