Seven of Swords and Strength tarot card combinations

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Low arcan Seven of Swords and high arcan Strength combination - using tact and diplomacy to accomplish aims, charming the birds out the trees…

Card 1 - Seven of Swords

In the Seven of Swords card, there is a man that is seen running away sneakily from a camp of some sort, while carrying five swords in his hands. Behind him, two other swords are on standing on the ground. From this image, we can deduce that the Seven of Swords is about stealth, getting away with something, deception or betrayal.  The expression on the man s face shows quite a bit of confidence, and he seems to be sure of his success on this mission of stealing the swords. Unfortunately for him though, on the left there seems to be a group of soldiers who have discovered the theft and one soldier is actually raising a flag or a weapon as if to signal his pursuit.

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
Strength and Temperance (the diplomatic aspect of such) the caution of the Four of Pentacles, in a positive aspect.

Opposing or contradictory cards:
nbsp; To some degree, The Chariot and The Emperor indicate a more forthright or open approach. 

Seven of Swords combinations
Due to the nature of the Seven of Swords it comes in very useful for highlighting those areas that require a softly-softly approach. In simple lines, pay particular attention to what precedes and follows to see what needs to be handled with care and what the outcome would be.

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Card 2 - Strength

In this tarot card, you will see a woman who calmly holds the jaws of a fully grown lion. Despite the fact that the lion looks menacing and strong, the woman seems to have dominion over it. What is captivating is how gracefully she controls the lion. She is calm and collected, which is representative for being in control and disciplined especially in times of great adversities. The fact that she is also holding the jaws of a lion also shows that she has courage. Her control of the lion without being too rough shows love and compassion. The blue background over the mountains shows stability and the kind of calmness that comes with being stable.  The lion is a symbol of courage, passion and desire which are very much part of the human feelings that are necessary for survival. But if these feelings are not put in check can lead to our eventual destruction.

Associations:

Similar or supporting cards:
In the Life Spread, the Nine of Wands is often found nearby to reinforce the message of pulling on inner reserves. Temperance (patience and balance) .

Opposing or contradictory cards:
 The Chariot is similar but expressed more outwardly so slightly different, (Similar yet different, in the same way we find with The Empress and The Emperor).

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