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Eight of Swords
Swords · Air
Eight of Swords — Tarot Card Meaning
upright: feeling trapped, restriction
reversed: freedom, a new view
“Eight of Swords” is a card of the suit of Swords in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of feeling trapped, restriction; reversed — of freedom, a new view. Below is the meaning of Eight of Swords in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.
In love
A sense of being stuck.
In work
Self-imposed limits.
Feelings
Helplessness.
The card's advice
The chains are in the mind — you're free.
Eight of Swords in short
What does the Eight of Swords tarot card mean?
Upright, “Eight of Swords” means feeling trapped, restriction. In love the card speaks of a sense of being stuck; in work — self-imposed limits.
What does the reversed Eight of Swords mean?
The reversed “Eight of Swords” points to freedom, a new view. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
Eight of Swords as advice — what should I do?
The chains are in the mind — you're free.