Eight of Swords
The Eight of Swords represents a feeling of being trapped by one's own fears and anxieties. It depicts a woman bound and blindfolded, surrounded by swords, symbolizing how internal struggles can paralyze an individual. When inverted, the card signifies release and freedom from these self-imposed restrictions, illustrating a journey towards self-acceptance and liberation from toxic relationships or situations.
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This woman is surrounded by swords. Her hands are bound, and she’s blindfolded. But her feet are free. If she is careful, and if she can conquer her fear, she can walk right out of that cage. She will likely be cut and bleeding when she’s out, but she’ll finally be free, and it will be worth it. The fear is the thing. It’s all-consuming and paralytic. This card is about being trapped by your own anxiety and allowing anxiety to direct your life. It’s a pretty serious card, as most of the time no one on the outside can see what the big deal is. To the woman standing amidst the swords, though, the fear is everything.
Anxiety
The anxiety she feels in this bleak landscape is stronger than any chain that could hold her, and only she can let the anxiety go.
Eight of Swords Inverted
Inverted, we’re talking about release. I always think of a bird flying out of a cage. No matter how pretty that cage is, it’s still a cage. This card comes up in readings after someone has left a bad marriage, ended a toxic friendship, or found a better job. It’s also about releasing those restrictions we hold on ourselves inside. One of the most beautiful moments I saw this card was in a reading for a mother whose daughter had just come out as gay. After considerable internal conflicts, the mother realized that she loved her daughter no matter what. This card showed her how free that decision made her.
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