It can be, but not in this case. See how it's reversed? That's an indication of an open mind, while the upright would be the negative isolation and imprisonment. The position of the cards has as much to do with the reading as what's on their face does.

[ she points to the next card, the seven of swords. ]

See, this one is reversed, too. So instead of betrayal and deception you have some sort of rewarding challenge.