The Tarot Pips (numbered cards) show the action that is going on in our lives on a daily basis. Where the Major Arcana is of the Spiritual realm, the Minor Arcana are of the Physical realm. Each pip carries two types of energy – the energy of their number, and the energy of their suit.
Esoterically, the number seven is associated with spirituality, and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. It represents mystery, active imagination and consciously manifesting results.
The number seven is connected with the Chariot, the Tower and the seven’s in each of the suits. The Chariot is associated with will, action and a balanced ego. There is a sense of purposefulness here. The Tower is associated with that lightening quick moment when our illusions are torn away, and we see the world for what it is. What we see here is upheaval and a need to let go of preconceived notions that have been held for a long time.
The Seven of Wands carries the quality of balance, mystery and spirituality into the realm of passion and creativity. This is a card of forcefully holding your ground and protecting yourself.
The Seven of Cups carries the quality of balance, mystery and spirituality into the realm of emotions. Here we see a world of options that will stay as options only until we focus on one and put energy into it. This is a card of dreaminess and imagination, illusion and deception.
The Seven of Swords carries the quality of balance, mystery and spirituality into the mental realm. Here we see a subversive nature, secretive nature. There is a sense of sneakiness, and things hidden. Someone is stealing something – is the Seeker being stolen from, or are they doing the stealing?
The Seven of Pentacles carries the quality of balance, mystery and spirituality into the material/physical world. Here we see the quality of evaluating something, of assessing its quality and nature.
In a reading, the seven’s indicate that the Seeker may not feel in control of their life at the moment. It is also an indication that they are facing shadow issues.