There are a lot of ways to look at the 7 of Swords and if you drew 9 other cards, then they're going to affect the meaning of that card, too. Probably the best thing for you to do is to post the whole spread in Your Readings and then we can see what it really means in your particular spread with the question you asked.
Not knowing what the whole spread was and just interpreting the 7 of Swords by itself, with the question being "destiny of the relationship" and having no other cards surrounding it for context, I'd say this could mean that there will be dishonesty and maybe even theft before it ends.
Seven of Swords when among other cards would probably say something somewhat different. Sometimes I've seen it to mean that the cards are advising you need to "think outside the box" and do something you wouldn't find most people doing about whatever situation you've asked about. However, for the destiny of the relationship, I don't know that it could have that message definitely.
Hi Grizabella, long time no speak. I've been on little hiatus. I hope you're well.
Well, you're absolutely right, yanking a card out of context like this is certainly limiting. But first time I've posted here this area and read the rules, saying 50% of cards or less is the thing. So I'll try to gather my spread info and post on YR.
Anyway, yeah for sure, the dishonesty thing was hard to stomach and as I looked at it totally arresting in light of the beauty that was previous displayed and I mean, shocking.
Oh, I had that wrong, I drew 6 cards previous too. oops
So okay, the other thing (and I know better!) is to describe the deck used. A huge missing detail I know. I generally use Shadowscapes for relationship queries. In that deck the author's pamphlet indicates in a short blurb 'an attempt to escape responsibility'. So... well duh, I've totally done that before. haha But not with regard to relationships, at least that I'm conscious of ya know. So maybe that part of what I'm about will become more conscious perhaps.. But in the card it depicts a scene altogether different than RW. Although there is a bit of flavor of deceit or deception it's softened and the swords are depicted stacking up on a little hill that rises behind a hunched figure who appears to be deliberating a strategy, this is how I came up with that idea. To be honest, to me it doesn't look like escaping responsibility on the face of the card. Also, he has but one sword in hand and there is one notable sword on the very apex of the hill..
Interesting you should say 'thinking outside the box'.. I've had several indications, not like I'm repeatedly asking this same query of the Tarot, I know better than that, but just saying other things pointing to the 'soulmate' in question will be someone I wouldn't necessarily consider except for the fact we just jive together in all other respects and so it's about being more open to possibilities, like something 'outside the norm or outside the box' 'something outside my so-called type'.. But as you say, I'd have to give you the other cards to see if you still felt this an interp option.
In any case, I do so much appreciate your take. Thank you!
