Eight of Swords Tarot Card Keywords
Frustration, restriction, feeling trapped, vulnerability, self-sabotage, playing the victim.
Eight of Swords Tarot Card Description
The number eight in tarot numerology is all about ambition and drive, particularly the sort of ambition that brings tangible results. Swords are about mental processes and the kind of thinking that helps or hinders reaching these goals.
Upright Meaning
Waiting to be rescued by a knight in shining armour works well in fairy-tales, but in real life you could find you have a very long wait. So, the best course of action is to free yourself from your problems. You may feel the world is against you and you could have even lapsed into a victim mentality. Do you really want to stay in this dependant state, or would you rather be in control of your destiny? The path ahead may still be a bit overgrown, but if you allow yourself to recognise your abilities and stop wallowing in self-pity, you can push through and move on to a clearer, smoother road. Sometimes, however, the restrictions in our life are not of our own making, and you may find yourself constrained by the needs of others, such as caring for an elderly person or rearing a child. Alternatively, you may feel trapped in a dead end job which you can’t leave because you need the cash. Allow yourself time to think clearly, and you may be able to find a solution or at least a compromise, that makes your life much more palatable. It could be that someone has offered you a golden opportunity, but circumstances seem determined to scupper your plans. There really isn’t much you can do to improve the situation at the moment, however, if you are patient, you may still get your chance. The Eight of Swords can be seen as an opportunity to turn over a new page; it invites you to release yourself from the shackles of old ideas and past experiences so you can move on.
Reversed Meaning
You seem to have almost settled into the role of victim out of habit, but wouldn’t it be better to be a victor for once? You can shape your own destiny, but you need to think clearly and be pro-active. This is not the time to be sitting in your room feeding your misery by listening to maudlin tunes. You may be reeling after a quarrel and feel very lonely and miserable as a result. What’s done is done, and you could have been justified in your actions, only you know that. Either way, you need to get back out there and build new relationships with more like minded folks, the worst thing you can do now is mope around pulling the scab off old wounds that will heal in time.
Past
You have been feeling trapped by fate. You’ve been waiting an eternity for a gallant knight to free you. Well they’re with you now, but they always were, the only rescuer you need is you – set yourself free.
Present
You feel you’re trapped, perhaps by a dull job or stagnant relationship. Perhaps you feel victimised. Whatever the problem, you want to be rescued. Only one person can help you, look in the mirror and you’ll see that person clearly.
Future
A time is coming when your usual interests pall and you find life lacklustre. Only you will be able to restore that glint in your eye. How? Embrace objectivity and use the light of logic to guide your pathway forwards.
Eight of Swords Love Tarot Card Meanings Keywords
Frustration, restriction, feeling trapped, vulnerability, playing the victim, emotional blackmail.
Eight of Swords Love Tarot Card Description
Upright Meaning
You may feel hemmed in or even trapped with no obvious solution in sight. In fact, things aren’t as bleak as you think if you take a step back. You need to turn down your emotions and tune in your brain – follow your head not your heart.
The Eight of Swords is associated with individualism and independence, but this doesn’t mean you have to drop your date or avoid your amour. It can mean you just need to celebrate yourselves as individuals. Don’t be one of those couples that are overly dependent on each other.
If a recent relationship has ended it is natural you might feel rather vulnerable. Give yourself time to heal before you head out on the town.
Reversed Meaning
At least now you should know where you are going and develop an objective view of your relationship, the question is; do you like what you see? Whether you are delighted or disappointed with this new revelation you need to take action. If you don’t act on your own terms fate will force your hand later. On a positive note, the reversed Eight of Swords may suggest you’ve been a bit of a worrywart; seeing problems where none existed.
Looking for love? Make sure you remove those rose coloured glasses, is your latest squeeze totally super or only superficially so?
