Eight of Swords tarot card from the 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck

Eight of Swords

Upright
feeling trapped, self-limiting beliefs, helplessness
Reversed
freedom, new perspective, release
Yes or no
No (reversed: yes)

The image

A bound and blindfolded woman stands surrounded by eight swords, but the binding is loose and the path behind her is open.

Upright meaning

In general

You feel trapped, but the limits are mostly in your mind. There is a way out.

In love

Feeling stuck in a situation you believe you cannot change.

At work

Feeling powerless at work. Look for options you have missed.

With money

Feeling trapped by money worries. Small steps help.

Reversed meaning

In general

You are freeing yourself from self-imposed limits. New options appear.

In love

Breaking free from a limiting pattern.

At work

A way out becomes clear.

With money

Finding a solution to money troubles.

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