Interesting discussion! I think I missed the double Venus aspect here. (7 and Taurus). I'm going to have to think about that for a bit!
I've thought about why the 7s are generally negative even though they are on the Pillar of Mercy (and even though ruled by Venus). Crowley especially has nothing nice to say about 7s: "The position is doubly unbalanced. . . . The greatest catastrophe that can befall Venus is to lose her Heavenly origin. . . . The four Sevens are not capable of bringing any comfort. Each one represents the degeneration of the element. Its utmost weakness is exposed in every case." I have heard or read somewhere about a "twist" in the tree, which would turn 7 to the Pillar of Severity. Does this make sense to anyone??!!
In the meantime, my IDS:
7 = Needs
Disks = Health and wealth
Physical needs
7 coins:
Taurus—Saturn
Saturn
Saturn—Taurus
Saturn—Taurus
The Taurus coins are outline engravings of a bull’s face, all the same. The Saturn coins are a face in profile facing left with what looks like a Greek helmet on.
The shape is the geomantic figure, Rubeus, Latin for “Red.” Some say it shows an overturned glass, and it is the most unfavorable of the 16 figures. It represents passion, deception, violence, and vice.
The coins and the leaves in the background are all gray. The coins have a bit of a reddish tinge around the outside edges. The stems of the leaves seem to arch around each coin, but the coins are laying on the leaves. Crowley says the coins are lead for Saturn, and they are bad money. And that the vegetation is spoiled. He also says the card represents total passivity. The bet has been lost and there is nothing else that can be done.
Saturn in Taurus: Fear of ruin and privations; prohibition of enjoyment. Snuffin points out that both Saturn and Taurus are slow-moving and deliberate. Saturn is severely limiting the prosperity of Taurus, and is causing the fear/worry about availability of basic needs.
In a reading: You are full of worry about meeting your basic needs. You may be experiencing financial difficulties or health concerns. You may want to think about whether you have a realistic conception of what you need as opposed to what you want. Simple living may become a necessity, but it can be a blessing in disguise, helping to live a more in-touch life.