The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Seven Of Swords

Represents a "dark girl," but suggests a successful country life, reversed meaning is "good advice" possibly ignored

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Libra→Concept

Seven of Swords is linked to practical abilities and strategic defensive actions, aligning with the house of Diplomacy and Libra's qualities.

SlayingRitual

Seven of Swords signifies the use of the enemy's weapons to overcome obstacles, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation of ideas.

Sword→Ritual

Seven of Swords is associated with the practical and material use of tools and techniques, similar to sword imagery.

FatalityConcept

Seven of Swords suggests practical obstacles, and can lead to situations of fatality or physical constraints, reinforcing its material focus.

General→Substance

General is related to strategic actions and the use of the opponent's weapons, as indicated by the Seven of Swords.

The Seven and Five of Swords are related as they both deal with conflict and its outcomes

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Seven Of SwordsthroughSwordilluminatesTruth →
I. Seven Of Swords & Sword

Seven of Swords is associated with the practical and material use of tools and techniques, similar to sword imagery.

II. Sword & Truth

Truth uses a sword to enforce justice, symbolizing protection and vigilance against injustice

Seven Of SwordsthroughGeneralilluminatesMercury →
I. Seven Of Swords & General

General is related to strategic actions and the use of the opponent's weapons, as indicated by the Seven of Swords.

II. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

Seven Of SwordsthroughLibrailluminatesAir →
I. Seven Of Swords & Libra

Seven of Swords is linked to practical abilities and strategic defensive actions, aligning with the house of Diplomacy and Libra's qualities.

II. Libra & Air

The airy element of Libra rules the Seventh house, influencing relationships and marriage with balance and harmony.

Seven Of SwordsthroughLibrailluminatesC.r.c. →
I. Seven Of Swords & Libra

Seven of Swords is linked to practical abilities and strategic defensive actions, aligning with the house of Diplomacy and Libra's qualities.

II. Libra & C.r.c.

Is associated with the zodiac symbol of Libra during his travels

Seven Of SwordsthroughSwordilluminatesLion →
I. Seven Of Swords & Sword

Seven of Swords is associated with the practical and material use of tools and techniques, similar to sword imagery.

II. Sword & Lion

In the illustration referenced as Illustration 116, the sword is depicted as being wielded by a lion, establishing a dynamic and significant relationship between the two entities. This visual representation suggests a hierarchical structure where the lion is the dominant entity exerting power, while the sword, by virtue of its presence and the lion's mastery over it, symbolizes the lion's might and authority. The lion's control over the sword indicates a relationship of empowerment or service, where the lion may be seen both as the enforcer of power and the one being served or protected. This portrayal encapsulates the power dynamics and mutual dependencies of the relationship, highlighting the lion's dominant and empowering role over the sword.

Seven Of SwordsthroughGeneralilluminatesVenus →
I. Seven Of Swords & General

General is related to strategic actions and the use of the opponent's weapons, as indicated by the Seven of Swords.

II. General & Venus

When well-aspected, General is associated with sensuality, highlighting the dual nature of practical benefits and potential harms.

Seven Of SwordsthroughLibrailluminatesChariot →
I. Seven Of Swords & Libra

Seven of Swords is linked to practical abilities and strategic defensive actions, aligning with the house of Diplomacy and Libra's qualities.

II. Libra & Chariot

Libra and Chariot both symbolize balanced organization and systematic whole of parts

Seven Of SwordsthroughSwordilluminatesKnight →
I. Seven Of Swords & Sword

Seven of Swords is associated with the practical and material use of tools and techniques, similar to sword imagery.

II. Sword & Knight

Swords are often used by knights in battle, indicating a clear relationship.

Seven Of SwordsthroughFive Of SwordsilluminatesTen Of Pentacles →
I. Seven Of Swords & Five Of Swords

The Seven and Five of Swords are related as they both deal with conflict and its outcomes

II. Five Of Swords & Ten Of Pentacles

The Five and Ten of Pentacles are related as both deal with financial implications of conflict and its outcomes (loss and gain)

Seven Of SwordsthroughSwordilluminatesMars →
I. Seven Of Swords & Sword

Seven of Swords is associated with the practical and material use of tools and techniques, similar to sword imagery.

II. Sword & Mars

Mars is represented by the sword on the talisman