Eight of Swords
The Eight of Swords represents feeling trapped by your own negative thoughts and self-imposed limitations. Like a hooded falcon in a cage surrounded by blades, you may be overestimating the severity of your problems and refusing to face reality. This card calls for honest reassessment of your situation and reminds you that feelings of helplessness often stem from viewing yourself as a victim. When reversed, it indicates breaking free from mental prison and reclaiming your power.
Keywords
Keywords
IMPRISONMENT • ISOLATION • PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAPS • POWERLESSNESS
Card Description and Core Meaning
A hooded falcon sits in a cage with blades. The Eight of Swords describes a situation when you feel cornered by your own negative thoughts. Sometimes we overestimate the severity of our problems and therefore refuse to look truth in the face. This card calls upon you to reconsider the current situation, approaching it with utmost honesty—both from an emotional and rational perspective. Often you feel helpless and find yourself in the role of a victim simply because you consider yourself to be one.
Reversed Meaning
The reversed Eight of Swords indicates that you have taken the right step toward restoring your strength after a serious trial. You refuse to be a victim and believe that you yourself are paving your path to prosperity. If previously you felt oppressed or rejected, now you confidently enter a new period of clarity and freedom.
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