Tarot Card Meanings: The Challenging Sevens
The Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck tells a fascinating story that unfolds through cards Ace to King across the four suits in the Tarot. Many secrets are hidden within a deck of Tarot cards. In this series, we are exploring Minor Arcana Tarot card meanings in a way that is simple to understand and easy to remember for your Tarot card readings.
Minor Arcana Tarot Card Meanings
When learning the Tarot card meanings of the Minor Arcana, it helps to understand how the Tarot deck came to be.
The Tarot card deck has 78 cards, 22 of which are the Major Arcana. These 22 cards are thought to be the original Tarot deck and hold the deepest secrets of the Tarot. They talk about the journey of the human soul, include universal archetypes and esoteric meanings.
The other 56 cards were added later and make up the Minor Arcana. They come from a deck playing cards that were used for cartomancy and divination, and have the same 4 suits and numbers (the Tarot also has Pages in addition to Knights, Queens and Kings).
A great way to learn Minor Arcana Tarot card meanings is to learn the numerological significance of each number and then interpret it in the context of the suit. We’ve already explored the Tarot meanings of the Aces, Twos, Threes, Fours, Fives and Sixes in previous posts, and now we have come to the Sevens.
The Sevens
Keywords: challenge, complication, re-assessment
The Sevens in a Tarot card reading bring challenges. The balance of the Six is disrupted in the Seven. Complications and difficulties present themselves on your way to further success. These challenges must be dealt with in order for you to move forward. In order to get to where you want to go, you must re-assess your present situation as is, and make any necessary changes. Action must be taken at this time.
7 of Swords - you are learning tough lessons of betrayal and sabotage. Someone is trying to get away with something sneaky. The Seven of Swords brings trials on the mental plane. You may be sabotaging yourself by tricking your mind with justifications for behaviour that you know isn’t right. The smell of deceit is in the air. Break the spell by being brutally honest and listen to your gut.
7 of Cups - many alluring options, illusions. The Seven of Cups is a challenge of the emotional realm. Overwhelming feelings, daydreams and imagination can make you fall for a fantasy if you are not careful. In this state, it’s hard to know what’s real and what isn’t. Don’t make a decision just yet, wait until you feel more grounded and your head is clear.
7 of Wands - challenges to your position or success, competition. The Seven of Wands tests your willpower and spirit. It’s time to stand your ground and fight for what you believe in. Handle this time with confidence, dignity and strength.
7 of Pentacles - the Seven of Pentacles brings a challenge on the material realm. Your investments have led to disappointments. What has sustained you before is no longer enough. You want more, bigger and better. It’s time to cut your losses. You have grown and so have your plans.
Learn how this energy evolves into the Eight in the next post!
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