In a spiritual context, the Eight of Swords tells you not to allow yourself to be restricted. By realizing that the shackles created by self-doubt and fear only come from your mind and your thoughts, you can just as easily get rid of them if you change your inner attitude accordingly. Adorned with holographic gold edges. Your thoughts are the cornerstone of your actions, so pay attention to what you think. The good news is that because these traps are things that we create ourselves, we can also leave them if we put our minds to it. If the circumstances require an apology, do so in order to fully move on. If you get something without earning it, you will not value it or feel achieved. Whether its a toxic friendship, an unsatisfying romantic relationship thats gone on far too long, or a job that is no longer fulfilling, this is your opportunity to end it by initiating the breakup, giving notice, and ultimately standing up for yourself. You feel trapped because every time you try to do something, your inner critic tells you why its wrong or not good enough so you give up trying altogether. Deep self-doubt from your past continues to plague you. The illustration of a blindfolded and bound woman indicates a closed mind and all discussion ended. The bound woman, blindfolded and surrounded by swords. It is advisable for you to avoid making an important decision at this time since yourjudgment is likely clouded. Join the waitlist for the All-New Biddy Tarot Deck (coming soon!). In order to make changes, you must be the one to take action and control. Replace negative thoughts with positive ones, and you will start to create a more favourable situation for yourself. Trust yourself. Theres no shame in getting people out of your lives if they are making things difficult. The beliefs you hold about yourself are preventing you from achieving your personal goals. Everything may seem impossible or too much to cope with, but remember, all you have to do is persevere and youll eventually break free. Sarah Potter is a professional witch, Tarot Reader and practitioner of Color Magic, a means of using specific hues of the rainbow to conjure different energies and manifest personal transformation. If you are single, the Eight of Swords reversed indicates that you may have let go of any fear or anxiety that had been holding you back from finding love. It truly asks you to know your own strength. Acknowledge the options in front of you and refuse to play the role of the victim, taking greater accountability for where you are in life. Cups are the Tarots indicator of emotions. Learn to find them. Ask for help, look over your budget, turn a hobby into a business, find a reputable place to get a student loan; there are likely many options, where you dont have to keep suffering. You feel very restricted concerning your finances and often worry about not having enough money to pay your bills. This Minor Arcana card can also signify a relationship in crisis, drama, dilemmas and negativity so your relationship may not be in a great place at the moment. As such, it can also indicate that severe depression will have a negative effect on your relationship or, if you are in an abusive relationship, that your partners controlling behaviour will escalate to extremes. Surrendering ones power to an unknown entity, whether it's fate, or God, the government or something else means that you are giving away your own personal responsibility to affect change. Our tarot workbook guides you to your own unique understanding of the tarot. On the positive side, when the Eight of Swords appears reversed, it can show that you are releasing yourself from negative patterns and belief systems. A gilded edge tarot deck based on the language of color, the tree of life, and the tradition of the Golden Dawn. Imprisonment, restriction, shyness, unwillingness, entrapment. 63. Freedom doesnt come with passivity. Tarot cards are organized by suits, as well as by numerical order. You have willingly relinquished the driver's seat in the journey of your own life, and it isn't going well for you. The Eight of Swords card is representative of the times when you find yourself lost and confused, with no chance of help and relief. Knowing when to give in is just as important as knowing when to politely take control of a situation. Promise. The Eight of Cups Reversed. If you as a couple dare to say uncomfortable things to each other, which nevertheless contribute to a solution to a problem, your relationship will consist of mutual care and honesty. A modern Marseille tarot deck featuring rose gold detailing, rose gold edges, and bright, gentle, colorful full-bleed illustrations. If not, it is imperative you take back your power and personal accountability and open your eyes to the options in front of you. Youre never alone, even if you think you are; the woman is blindfolded but not gagged. You will be feeling the pressure when this appears and may be in crisis or going through a dilemma or drama. You might be being ridiculed and feeling ostracised by your so-called friends. Another aspect of the Eight of Swords Reversed is that you do not feel bound to the idea of entering into a relationship at any price. You might feel like this is impossible, so ask for help, its not something you have to do alone. You may be unwilling to venture and meet others, hoping that the solution to your romantic life will be a person that can sweep you off your feet. with The Tarot Guide? If only everything were differentbut its not, and even if it were, what could you even do about it, you pathetic loser?? Discover Your Tomorrow! The Eight of Swords also represents that you feel very powerless and exhausted in your relationship. But if you can apply your knowledge of work to your everyday life, your job will take on a different meaning in your life. Your career isnt quite what you thought it would be. Swords (Air) + Cups (Water) = balancing the head and the heart. You remember the struggles it took to get you to where you are now, it was certainly painful. It depicts a woman wearing long clothing. Allow yourself to let go of the old patterns of behaviour and belief systems holding you back. Get professional help to get your financial situation back under control. But your partner opposes this with all his might and thus strongly restricts your freedoms. Be open to alternative ideas and change your perspective. The boundaries you set up might be constricting you. You may think that you are not lovable enough. It may have taken a while, but you have finally found release from your anxiety about your career. Your willpower is more than you think it is. This feeling of helplessness that you have, the feeling that you have no agency in your life, has played a major role in making your situationworse. Maybe in a situation that has spiraled so far out of control that you feel like youll never get yourself out of it? Its a cycle many people are caught in. Try to create more happy moments in your everyday relationship that fulfill both of you, like a meal together or a hobby. Your thoughts are the cornerstone of your actions, so pay attention to what you think. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and you can create a more positive reality for yourself by letting go of those self-limiting beliefs. Theyre both valuable experiences; its how we define them that is the source of unwanted pain. Due to high debts or expenses, you have hardly any money left for your daily needs. Working with both private and corporate clients, Sarah has shared the magic of color and Tarot with thousands of clients over the years to promote self-empowerment, problem solving, and amplified intuitive skills through lectures, workshops, retreats, and one on one services. If you are single, the Eight of Swords indicates that you may be waiting for someone to swoop in and right everything that you feel has gone wrong in your life. You might feel restricted by circumstances or as though you are in an impossible situation. Many wealthy people are surprised to find this card in their readings, but their lifestyles are making them so comfortable that they are hardly living and avoiding reaching anything close to their real potential. If youre single, this card can also point to being too passive in your love life. Often we dont see the forest for the trees and limit ourselves too much with the same solution strategies. II. It shows a fear of failure as well as sheer bad luck. Bring order back into your documents. Talk to a mental health professional or confide in family and friends. The Eight of Wands illustrates how having too many options can often simply lead to chaos. Even if one of you gets stuck or cant move forward, the other partner will use all their strength to help and rejoin the common path. Your intuition sends you important messages, especially on an emotional level. Look to supporting cards to confirm which meaning applies. The illustration is somewhat frightening; a blindfolded woman surrounded by swords. Below, you will find details of the card meanings of The Eight of Swords tarot card. You may feel as though you have no choices, but this usually isnt the case if you look at the bigger picture. The cards are placed in past, present and future positions. The Eight of Swords Reversed symbolizes that you need to adopt a new point of view to solve a difficult problem. Often our harsh words or attitude will cut us off from other people. How strong this message is depends on the surrounding Cards in the Reading, the Querant and the Question. You lack drive for your daily tasks and threaten to slide into depression. This is the card of the animal part of our brain where intellect and reason are controlled by emotion and instinct. There are eight swords placed strategically around her in a way that restricts her movement as though she is in some kind of trap or jail. The Eight of Swords reveals that you feel trapped and restricted by your circumstances. When we take a look at the Eight of Swords we are greeted with a striking and oppressing image. Draw your Daily Tarot Card now for free! The Eight of Swords symbolizes someone who is very narrow in his views. Draw your Health Tarot Card now for free! Swords represent words. The problem comes with giving up. In a general context, the Eight of Swords reversed can represent release, freedom, escape and finding solutions and options. Are you blocking yourself from success because you are wallowing in negative emotions? Alternatively, it can be an indication that your anxiety around dating has reached such an extreme that it is paralysing when it comes to finding a partner. A folk art inspired miniature tarot deck printed in bold colors and gold metallic ink for a subtle sheen. It means that one is capable of making conscious decisions because they are confident in who they are, and their power to affect change in both themselves and the world. You need to get creative and think outside of the box if you want to make more money. The Eight of Swords Reversed Tarot card stands for being open and tolerant in your partner search. Anxieties may be lifted, and it can now be clear to you what needs to be done in order to feel happier in your romantic life. Other than those two, the Eight of Swords brings out the worst entropy-like energy from Major Arcana cards. They will help you with an important project and show you the right way. The bright blue sky shows a groundless scene of eight walking sticks, or wands, being tossed in the air. The reversed Eight of Swords signals that skeletons in the closet need clearing out. You can come through this, dont give up! It signifies fear, terror, anxiety and psychological issues. Be inspired by the magic of the cards and use them to connect to your inner self. Make yourself aware of the contribution your work makes to the common good. This is a card that insists you develop empathy for others. Some people just arent meant to be together. The striking element that's on the woman is the blindfold covering her eyes. Your own thoughts and doubts tie you down more and more and rob you of the power to escape from your prison. And yes, you can change your circumstanceseven though the fear feels utterly paralyzing. This card is the foundation of the other cards bearing an eight that follow it. Life might seem tough right now but just remember that its only a transitional period and the pain will go. Eight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning (Upright & Reversed) Eight of swords is part of the minor arcana group. You will feel how lovable your environment finds you and that you can find a partner for life like every human being. She merely needs to remove the blindfold and free herself from the self-imposed bindings that hold her back. No one is an island, nor are we ever completely alone, and there is always a dock for your boat. If only she could take the blindfold off, she would see that she could simply just walk out of this situation. As harsh as this sounds; it might be worth considering breaking up, especially if you, or your partner, are bad influences for each other. Over time, you will adapt to the different work processes and gain more self-confidence. When you find that, you will be ready to welcome the right kind of partner into your life. And P.S. When reversed, it is a Minor Arcana card of self-belief, ignoring criticism, standing up to abuse and taking back control. Nobody will save you except yourself. Seek support if you need it, but trust yourself. It signifies relieving pressure, releasing anxiety and facing fears and truths. Through this, you will automatically deal with your own weaknesses and mistakes. Rather focus on values such as friendship or love, which are not for sale, but have a lasting positive influence on your well-being. Your thoughts are not serving you right now, but your intuition is. If you are suffering from depression or feeling suicidal, remember there is always a better solution. If youve recently purchased something expensive, you might be keeping it in good condition but remember, its there to be used. The Eight of Swords is a card that is stronger and more intense when it is in the company of cards from the Major Arcana. Thats why you wont get a partner, but at the same time, you suffer from your loneliness. Where others may try to establish an intimacy that you neither want nor should allow, you must enforce boundaries. You surrendered your power to an external entity, allowing yourself to become trapped and limited in some way. Are you a talented writer? When it is in the future position, consider that you may be on a path that leads to disappointment, perhaps even one that traps you into a life of casual comfort from which you lose all hope escaping because the lack of stimulation has left you with no imagination. Just follow your gut feeling and trust your intuition. However, on the flip side the Eight of Swords reversed card can be an indication of extreme oppression, surrendering to pressure or being completely paralysed by fear and severe depression. Shortly, your power reserves will be strongly attacked. In the reversed position, the Eight of Swords reveals a person being open to alternative ways of thinking. Shows Treachery or Deceit in the past, and will be explained by the neighbouring cards. You already have the resources you need, but it is up to you to use those resources in a way that serves you. Oftentimes, the querent will then deny that there is any of that behavior going on. Youve got this, bb. 4 colors represent the 4 elements, and a rainbow represents universal energy, creating a simple framework for reading. All of the things that you are putting up with in the present can lead you into a position where suddenly you are kept from all the possibilities of life outside a narrow scope. As you take off the blindfold, take a long clear look at your romantic life. By complementing each other in the best possible way, you can combine your strengths and clear all obstacles out of the way. Recognise what led to that position and try to avoid it in future. All beginnings are difficult, which is why you should exercise patience. You may instead have lost all hope, resigned yourself to the idea that no matter what you do, this is the only path for you. Especially when you start a new job, the beginning can be quite challenging. By deciding to live your life courageously and actively, you will achieve your goals and desires faster and at the same time build up a high level of self-confidence. The limits of love and friendship should protect your emotions, not leave them vulnerable. By being open to different character traits, you will have much more choice of partners and also get to know and possibly even love many different sides of people. The Eight of Swords means for your health that you feel very depressed. Freedom also means to decide for yourself if you want to be alone right now or in a relationship. Past You might feel trapped in the past but youre away from that now and experiencing a new level of freedom. By fomenting self-doubt in yourself and . Or you might conclude you are too old to lose weight, leaving you unhappy with your body and your health. Remember that true happiness comes from within. Take a break from your friends and see if your life improves. The Eight of Swords Reversed means that you should look at strokes of fate from a new perspective. You are strongly constrained in your actions by a past event. Such a prison in a relationship only works if you put up with this shackling of your freedom. However, do not rush your activities, but slowly get used to your new freedom. A simple, minimalist tarot deck featuring intricate hand drawn images and simple holographic back. A woman in a flowing robe is blindfolded and her torso bound. For your finances, the Eight of Swords means that you have lost track of your income and expenses. Ask if local businesses need a writer for their blog. If youre looking to switch career paths, it may take some education, but this can be difficult without having a steady income. Create a deep and personal connection with the cards. Sometimes we truly are our own worst enemies, but when we acknowledge the ways were restricting our own power, we can shift our perspectives in order to be more proactive, positive, and empowered.