Seven of Swords as a Person (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Seven of Swords is the card of lies, deception, scheming, cunning, and resourcefulness. This card depicts a man sneaking away from a military camp with five swords in his arms. He looks over his shoulder at the two swords that he’s left behind. He is smirking, signaling that he is proud to have slipped away unnoticed. 

The Seven of Swords reminds us that there is a light and dark side to everything. The card represents the deception that is often present in relationships, because we are afraid that we cannot be accepted as we are. It also represents the healthy boundary of putting yourself first. Remember that you cannot give to others what you do not give to yourself. Your needs are just as important.

Upright Seven of Swords as a Person

If the Seven of Swords appears in a Tarot spread as a person, that means that this person is untrustworthy. If you’re looking for a red flag, here it is. On the other hand, this person may be private and secretive because they are suffering from trust issues. It is astrologically associated with the Moon in Aquarius. Because the Moon is considered by some as the ultimate symbol of femininity, while Aquarius is a masculine sign this card carries a balanced active, assertive and passive, receptive energy. We all have a little bit of both energies expressed in a balanced way, regardless of which gender we identify as.

For physical characteristics, the Seven of Swords as a person represents someone who hides who they truly are through their physical appearance. This person may have made drastic changes to their physical appearance to the point of being unrecognizable. They may have gotten plastic surgery. In extreme cases, this person may have gotten work done in order to disguise themselves or help them live a lie. 

For emotional characteristics, the Seven of Swords as a person represents someone who is either sneaky, a liar, or has zero qualms about stealing. If you’re romantically involved with this person, make sure you do a background check! Find out why they broke up with their past partners. Did they cheat? Are they even broken up with their ex? Make sure they’re not hiding a whole family somewhere in another town–you don’t need that karma in your life. This card usually indicates somebody with a tendency toward infidelity and dishonesty. 

For careers, the Seven of Swords can represent someone who works in a dishonest, sneaky way. They may be involved in illegal or unlawful acts, such as insider trading, corruption, or perform under the table dealings. In fact, this person might be an outright criminal. They may be prone to theft, or they might be career criminals. Because this is the ultimate card of sneakiness and disguise in the Tarot, it warns you against judging a book by its cover. Someone may look respectable but still lack integrity. 

The Seven of Swords as a person represents someone who makes you feel like you’re never quite sure who you’re dealing with. On the positive side, this person knows how to maintain their privacy on the Internet. They’re not prone to oversharing online. Even if they post frequently, it is hard to learn any details of their personal life. Whether they are hiding something or just extremely private depends on the individual. Take your time getting to know this person, before you start trusting them with your life’s deepest secrets.

Reversed Seven of Swords as a Person

If the Seven of Swords reversed appears in a Tarot spread as a person, that means that this person is a bad liar. They may tell innocent white lies to spare your feelings. Alternatively, this person may have come clean about something. Because this is a Minor Arcana card, some of these traits will not be inherent aspects of their identity. If they are behaving unfavorably, they might just be going through a temporary phase. It may be a behavioral pattern that they can still unlearn, if they choose to. Good or bad, nobody is perfect, and people can use their free will to change for the better.

For physical characteristics, the Seven of Swords reversed as a person represents someone who may be similar to its upright counterpart, but with more innocent motivations. In the reverse, the energy is milder. This person knows what clothes are flattering for their body type, and they know how to emphasize their best assets. They may not advertise their lifestyle, but they have nothing to hide. However, they may love using heavy filters in social media posts.

For emotional characteristics, the Seven of Swords reversed as a person represents someone who has dishonest tendencies, but they’re trying their best to not give into those urges. For example, if you’re romantically involved with this person, you may have heard through the grapevine that they are a player. Drawing this card in the reverse indicates that they know you know about their reputation. As such, they’re going to be on their best behavior. Give this person a chance, but guard your heart. Protect yourself, and let this person prove their loyalty.

For careers, the Seven of Swords reversed can represent someone who works as someone who unveils sneaky, dishonest behavior for a living. Something about their activity at work may be hidden, but not intended to stay secret permanently. An example of this scenario would be an undercover cop or an investigative journalist. This could represent someone who keeps their side hustle a secret. Alternatively, this person may be a reformed criminal. 

The Seven of Swords reversed as a person represents someone who makes you feel like they aren’t being completely upfront with you. This person has a hard time trusting others, and it’s hard to get them to open up. Be patient with his person. Don’t take it personally, as their distrust of others likely comes from previous bad experiences. They are just trying to be cautious. Give them time to get to know you. It takes time to build trust.

Conclusion

For love readings, the Seven of Swords represents deception. We always want to show our best selves to our love. Sometimes this can go too far and get into the arena of deceit. The Seven of Swords is a reminder that in the long run, honesty in a relationship will serve us much better than lies. 

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