The traditional Rider Waite depiction of the Eight of Swords card features a woman standing in the midst of a desolate landscape, blindfolded and bound. Eight swords are arranged in a pattern around her, seemingly trapping her in a confined space. Despite the swords, there is an open path leading away, symbolizing that the restrictions are more mental than physical. The imagery of the Eight of Swords suggests a sense of feeling trapped, limited, or restricted by one’s own thoughts, fears, or perceptions. The blindfold indicates a lack of awareness or clarity, and the swords represent mental barriers that may not be as insurmountable as they seem. In a tarot reading, the Eight of Swords may suggest a situation where the individual feels mentally or emotionally confined, perhaps due to self-imposed limitations or a distorted perception of reality. It encourages the seeker to examine their beliefs, consider alternative perspectives, and recognize the possibilities for change and liberation. The card emphasizes the importance of breaking free from mental constraints and gaining a broader perspective on a situation.
In the Mystic Monday’s Tarot deck, the Eight of Swords card is depicted as a woman on a path, wearing a blindfold, with a ribbon wrapped around the wrists of her arms, which are outstretched. If you look closely, the ribbons are loose. Surrounding her, swords are planted in the ground, creating a fortress around her. In the background are two pyramids, representing duality and contrast. The woman is free to go if she chooses, however, can be locked in by her own limitations.
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Eight of Swords Numerology
Eight symbolizes mastery, progression, and awareness. When you pull a card associated with the number 8, it means that you will have to call on your strength when facing challenges. Numerology 8 draws on your self-confidence, listening to your inner voice to build authority and stamina. It also means that you are in a stage of progression, where if you follow through, you will be able to achieve mastery and uplevel yourself into the next arena of life. Eight says, keep going!
General Eight of Swords Card Upright Meaning
Completely tunnel-visioned in, you are unable to see different perspectives with multiple blind spots. Trapped in your mind, you think there is no way out and can’t seem to devise an escape plan. However, take a look around and notice that the chains around your arms have been loose this entire time. This is a self-inflicted prison, and you have all the tools necessary to break out. Opportunities are aplenty, if you choose to see them. Basically, you have choices. Limited thinking leads to even narrower pathways in your prison of limitation. Needing permission from someone else other than yourself is giving away your power. Take back what is yours! The only permission you need is from yourself. Change your perspective to open up and allow the infinite possibilities to flow in.
Eight of Swords Upright Meaning in Career
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General Eight of Swords Reversed Meaning
Learning from past mistakes is the best strategy to living your best life. You’re ready to grow from your experiences and apply your graduate’s degree from the School of Hard Knocks to the test! Through this, you are open to change and have accepted yourself for who you are, flaws and all. This liberates you from any self-judgment and doubt that you have inflicted upon yourself in the past. Taking responsibility is big, as you realize you have complete power over yourself, your past, and your future. You are recognizing that life is full of choices and how you choose to respond to life’s challenges is one of them. Empower yourself by creating opportunities instead of passively waiting for them to happen. True freedom comes simply from being yourself!
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