Eight of Swords

  

  

​  

The Eight of Swords represents bondage and restriction. Mentally, you may be feeling trapped and unable to break free. It may appear there's no way out of a situation, leaving you feeling very alone and isolated. Negative thoughts or self-limiting beliefs are blocking you from freedom.

 

The number eight represents movement, expansion and cause and effect. With the eights, what you put your efforts into now will help you in the future.

​

When the Eight of Swords appear, you may be going through difficulties or hardships that are affecting your state of mental health. This card can suggest oppression, trauma and vulnerability. You may find yourself in an abusive or toxic relationship and don't know how to get out of it.

 

You may be a victim of bullying and find yourself believing the negative things said to you. This will undoubtedly affect your self-worth and state of mind. The situation may feel highly distressing, and you find you've lost all faith in the future.

 

This card also suggests self-imposed imprisonment brought on by fear and anxiety. You may lack clarity, but once you remove the blindfold, you will realise that you have the power to set yourself free. It's essential to get in touch with your emotions and authentic self to recover and heal. The only person stopping you from breaking free is yourself.

 

The process will take patience and understanding, but you'll be able to move forward from your past and finally reach your goals.

​

The Eight of Swords reminds you that you are not trapped. There's always a way out, but first, you must open your mind and ask yourself, what is holding you back?

​

​

Reversed

​

​

The Eight of Swords reversed warns of self-sabotaging behaviour. You may be suffering psychologically and dealing with overwhelming mental health stress. In this instance look towards positive actions that do not allow for self-imposed restrictions. 

​

​

Reversed meanings…

​

Issues: It could mean there is an issue with the card’s upright message.

​

Opposite: The meaning may be the opposite of the upright message.

​

Blocked: The energy may be blocked and requires action to turn it around.

​

Weakened: The energy may be weaker than the upright meaning.

​

Warning: It may be a warning to avoid the current path or face possible difficulties or even danger.

​

Denial: It could suggest someone is in denial about the meaning of the card.

​

Delay: The energy may be delayed and will manifest eventually.

​

Decay: The upright meaning is diminishing and cannot be relied on.

​