In cartomancy with playing cards, the Seven of Hearts (7♥) is the card of surprises.

All sevens in cartomancy relate to the idea of achievement, but the notion of achievement usually implies effort, which is contrary to the core ideas associated with the suit of Hearts. Thus, the achievement of the Seven of Hearts comes not through action, but unexpectedly, often as a surprise.

In general, the Seven of Hearts represents unexpected turns of events, mostly of a positive and fortunate nature. This is the card of happenstance and breakthroughs. Even if the cards around it show effort being put into something, the presence of the Seven of Hearts signals that the results will somehow exceed expectations and the effort itself.

With negative cards, the Seven of Hearts represents unexpected bad luck or, more often, that the results will somehow disappoint the querent. By contrast, it implies that the querent’s expectations were too high or not backed up by enough effort.

In relationship readings, the Seven of Hearts represents ease in getting along. Little to no effort is needed to even patch things up after an argument. As such, this is another card that can imply a reconciliation. If the querent is single, he or she will probably meet someone new by happenstance.

In work readings, again, it shows positive chances being thrown by fate at the querent. Because this card represents results with little effort, it is also symbolic of talent. The querent is likely to easily thrive in their business or line of work simply by being himself. With negative cards, though, it may show excessive and unwarranted ambitions and one who has not appraised their talents correctly.

Psychologically the Seven of Hearts brings an outgoing and positive character. It shows someone who doesn’t hold on to grudges, but it can also imply a fickle nature.

Some Combinations:

7♥ – Face card = can mean unexpectedly meeting someone
7♥ – 9♦ – 7♦ – 10♦ = unexpected wealth, rich overnight
4♠ – 2♦ – 7♥ = receiving a long awaited communication
8♣ – 7♥ – 3♥ = artistic job
7♥ – 6♦ – 9♠ = missing an opportunity due to  thinking about it too much