RUNNING AWAY LONE-WOLF STYLE HIDDEN DISHONOR
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RUNNING AWAY shirking responsibility sneaking off leaving avoiding obligations being afraid to face the music taking the easy way out hiding from the truth procrastinating Reversed Early Phase: You're thinking about leaving. You may shirk a responsibility. Someone may try to sneak off. You may want to run away at some point. Late Phase: You're no longer running away. The desire to escape is not so strong. There's less procrastination. Avoidance is decreasing. |
BEING A LONE WOLF feeling you don't need anyone else wanting independence deciding not to help keeping something to yourself preferring solitude staying aloof wanting to go it alone holding people at arm's length Reversed Early Phase: You may need to be alone in the future. You're thinking of going solo. People may drift apart. A mood of alienation may develop. Independence may become attractive. Late Phase: The lone wolf is rejoining the pack. People are no longer acting in isolation. Your desire for independence is fading. The need to stay apart is ending. Independent action is less acceptable now. |
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deceiving or being deceived covering your tracks maneuvering behind the scenes being two-faced seeing others take the rap avoiding a shameful secret lying or stealing |
Reversed Early Phase: You're thinking of doing something unworthy. You may head down a slippery slope. Someone may lie or cheat in the future. A crime or unpleasantness may be covered up. Late Phase: Dishonorable acts are decreasing. You're extricating yourself from a dubious situation. You no longer want to live without integrity. You're putting the lies and cheating behind you. A shady past is less important now. |
Description
The Seven of Swords is tied to the Five of Swords because both involve separation from others. On the Seven we see a man tiptoeing away from society (the colorful pavilions). He's taken some swords and seems rather pleased with his successful heist. He gives the impression of having secret, solitary plans.
This card sometimes represents the “lone-wolf” style—the desire to run lone and free. In films, the lone-wolf hero always acts totally on his own. He discovers, investigates, and solves every problem using only his own wits and resources. He believes he's successful because he ignores the fumbling efforts of ordinary people.
In readings, the Seven of Swords can be a sign that you or someone else wants to be a lone wolf. You feel that you will be more effective and comfortable on your own. This approach is useful when you need to bypass an ineffectual group or assert your independence, but it can also be troubling. We can't be happy and productive for long without some commitment to others. If you feel inclined to act alone, make sure this isolation is really working for you.
Sometimes the Seven of Swords means that you are running from something—commitment, responsibility, hard work, love. You may be procrastinating, letting problems slip because you don't want to deal with them. Sometimes we just have to face what has to be faced. The Seven of Swords lets you know when you are making things worse for yourself and others by running away.
The Seven of Swords can also indicate a hidden dishonor—a choice you or another has made that does not do justice to the highest. We all make wrong choices that we want to hide. Some of these are minor, some serious. Your inner voice will tell you when this is happening. When you see the Seven of Swords, take a good look at what you're doing because hidden dishonors will eat away at your happiness and self-respect.
Hierophant—working within the group
Justice—accepting responsibility, being above board
Ten of Wands—meeting obligations, being responsible
Six of Cups—innocent, kind, open, noble
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Hermit—being alone, staying away from others
Two of Swords—avoiding the truth
Five of Swords—dishonor, separation from others
Nine of Pentacles—relying on yourself, acting on your own
