Eight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

Eight of Swords Upright Meaning
The Eight of Swords suggests that you are trapped in a mental prison of your own making. You feel that you are a victim to circumstances outside of your control. However, if you took action to help you see the situation more clearly, you would learn that there is a way forward. This card calls upon you to seek clarity in your situation. Remove your blindfold. If you truly feel trapped, then now is the time to ask for help. Sometimes our negative thoughts can seem insurmountable, but nothing is truly insurmountable. Seek help from loved ones or from professionals to help you overcome your negative mindset. Your future is bright, you just need to see past the immediate negativity.

Eight of Swords Keywords
Imprisonment, restriction, victimization, and negative thoughts.

Eight of Swords Reversed Meaning
Reversed, this card shows that you have already overcome that negative mindset and self-imprisonment, proving that it is possible. Your new mindset has opened you up to new experiences and possibilities. You have released the negativity inside of you, as well as self-limiting beliefs, and you are ready for your future. Take a moment to reflect on how far you have come before moving forward. New perspectives are a liberating thing to experience.

Eight of Swords Reversed Keywords
New perspectives, releasing negativity, and self-limiting beliefs.

Eight of Swords In A Love Reading
In love, the Eight of Swords represents feeling trapped or restricted in a relationship. You may feel powerless or unsure of how to move forward.
Eight of Swords In A Finance Reading
Financially, the Eight of Swords indicates feeling trapped by financial burdens or debts. It suggests a need to look for solutions and realize that your situation isn’t as hopeless as it seems.
Eight of Swords In A Career Reading
Career-wise, the Eight of Swords suggests feeling stuck or powerless in your job. It’s a time when you may feel overwhelmed by circumstances, but you have the ability to free yourself from these limitations.

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