Eight of Swords

Swords, VIII

Keywords

• feeling trapped
• self-imposed limits
• powerlessness

Upright meaning

Feeling trapped, self-imposed limits, powerlessness.

Reversed meaning

Release, new perspective, seeing that the bonds were loose.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

Bound and blindfolded — but the swords leave a gap behind her.

Element and place in the deck

Swords belong to air. They speak of thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict. Swords show what is happening in the mind and are often the sharpest suit.

The Eight speaks of movement and mastery: effort, direction, momentum building up.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Swords, Two of Swords, Three of Swords, Four of Swords, Five of Swords, Six of Swords, Seven of Swords, Nine of Swords, Ten of Swords, Page of Swords, Knight of Swords, Queen of Swords, King of Swords.