Divinatory meanings of Seven of Swords

Futility

Magical Image of the 7 of Swords

In the third face of Aquarius ascends a black and angry man; and the signification of this is in expressing insolence; and impudence.

Picatrix demonstrates futile and empty gestures.

Astrological attributions of 7 of Swords

The third face of Aquarius is ruled by Venus, from February 9-18th

72 Names ruling 7 of Swords

HHH 15

MYK 70

Goetic Spirits of the Seven of Swords

Focalor

The 41 spirit in order is called Focalor he is a great duke & strong, & appeareth in ye forme of a Man with griffins wings; his office is, to kill men, and to drown them in ye waters, and to over throw ships of warre, for he hath power over both winds and seas, but he will not hurt any man or Thing, if he be commanded to ye contrary by ye Exorcist; he hath hopes to returne to ye 7th Throne after 1000 yeares; he governeth 3 Legions of spirits, his seal is this wch must be worne as a Lamin.

Vepar

The 42d spirit is Named Vepar he is a great & strong duke, & appeareth like a Mairmaid, his office is to guide ye waters, & ships Ladden wth armour thereon he will at ye [will of the] Exorcist cause ye seas to be rough and stormy, and to appeare full of ships he causeth men to dye in 3 dayes wth putrifying their sores and wounds, & causing wormes in them [106v] to bred &c he governeth 29 Legions of spirits, his seal is Thus to be made and worne as a Lamin &c.