But looking at the details of this card suggests something different. I've been trying to study some numerology lately and I think that the numbers can help with the significance of Cat's swords. The way Cat clutches only five swords and leaves two behind seems significant to me. Seven is a number of wisdom and insight, and we see here again the crescent moon, further pointing toward knowledge and reflection. Fives represent change and instability, rebellion, crisis, and a turning point. Two is a number of harmony and balance. It is as though Cat has decided to remove conflict in order to bring harmony.
Applying this to the idea of swords as communication (or action)...I feel this card suggests that sometimes you have to confront a problem directly before harmony can be restored. Another thought is that perhaps it suggest that one should remove themselves from a negative situation/conversation/etc., or that they are causing the problem.
I love your interpretation of this card. The way that the moon is illuminating those two remaining cards certainly looks as if they are revelling in being left behind. The cat certainly doesn't have a sneaky look on its face! The more I see of this deck the more I love it, the colours and skies and gorgeous.
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