Eight of Swords
The Eight of Swords depicts a woman who feels mentally trapped by fear, doubts, and imagined obstacles. It highlights that these constraints are often self-imposed and largely illusory—the blindfold can be transparent and the swords are not truly binding. The card urges opening your eyes to reality, acknowledging pain, and finding the courage to move forward. By shifting focus from fear to action, you can release regret and regain freedom and self-trust.
Keywords
Card Title
EIGHT OF SWORDS
Keyword
Blind Fear
Description
A woman finds herself in a truly difficult situation that she imagines to be impossible. There is a way out but she has closed her eyes—lost in mental bondage, concerns, and regrets. The Eight of Swords reminds you that life brings obstacles and adversity, but if you open your eyes, you recognize that your worst enemy is fear; the blindfold is transparent and the swords are illusory. When focus shifts to reality, it is time to acknowledge it—feel the pain, show courage, and move on. You must move on.
Meaning
mentally trapped, self-doubt, immobility, a seemingly impossible task, obliviousness to one's blindness
Reversal
release, trusting in oneself, freedom from regret, seeing beyond fear, courage
Visual Description
A dark-robed figure stands with head bowed and eyes covered by a blindfold, a halo of shadow surrounding the head. Eight swords converge horizontally toward the figure's head and chest from both sides, their pale blades elongated and angular. The background is a muted gradient and the printed title 'EIGHT OF SWORDS' appears at the bottom of the card.
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