Eight of Swords

Meanings

  • trapped
  • restricted
  • victimised
  • paralysed
  • helpless
  • powerless
  • imprisonment

Other Meanings

  • honoring limits
  • respecting the rules
  • deciding to go on a diet for your health's sake
  • recognizing you cannot always be in control
  • identifying obstacles to further progress
  • refusing to think about unhealthy or unethical options
  • asking for assistance

Meanings Reversed

  • freedom
  • release
  • taking control
  • survivor
  • facing fears
  • empowered
  • surrender

Other Meanings Reversed

  • feeling trapped
  • being lost in a maze of rules and regulations
  • giving in to despair
  • playing the victim
  • allowing others to dictate what you can and cannot do
  • being rendered helpless
  • having very few options
  • failing to look for a way out

Questions

  • Who's empowered to cut through the red tape?
  • What, exactly, are the obstacles? What resources, exactly, are needed to move them?
  • To what extent is your powerlessness a matter of attitude?

Fortunes

  • Get over playing the victim
  • Once you realize you are your own biggest obstacle, nothing can hold you back

Affirmation

"I know my own limits."

Numerology

8 (The Action: movement, outer work, swiftness)

Types of tarot decks.

marseilles

deviant

gilded

linestrider

shadowscapes

wild

rider

thoth

witches

benny

Related Questions

What do you see for the future of my working career in the art sector?

From the three cards it is evident that you have a great creative talent and that you need to work on yourself to improve your professional skills. You must work hard to acquire the skills necessary to achieve your goals in the artistic field. If you follow these guidelines, you will be successful in your working career in the arts sector.

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What relationships should I develop to help me get through the change in my personal life?

Bottom line, it appears from the charts that you need to develop positive relationships that can give you emotional support during this transitional period in your personal life. Although you already have a good sense of responsibility and financial stability, you may face difficulties in the process of adapting to change, which is why it is important to find people who can give you emotional support. The answer to your question is therefore: Open; you should look for positive relationships that can give you emotional support during this time of transition.

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What are the future prospects for my friend Giulia?

In conclusion, the interpretation of the Eight of Swords reversed and The Hanged Man suggests that Giulia is currently facing a moment of confusion in which it is not clear what the purpose of her life is. However, she still has a chance to take control of her life and achieve her goals. Also, you are already on a path to success and are making significant progress, but you may be blocked by external situations or people. To be able to achieve her goals, she will need to learn to make more forward-thinking decisions and use her resources better.

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How do you see my relationship with my friend Stefania?

From the three cards analysed, it emerges that you are not yet sure about your relationship with Stefania. While there are some positive opportunities, you still have fears that keep you from making a final decision. However, the last card suggests that the relationship could benefit both of you, so the most likely answer to the question is: The two of us.

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What are the chances of meeting my future partner in a place of worship of a religion other than mine?

In conclusion, these four tarot cards offer a fairly encouraging general picture regarding the possibility of meeting one's future partner in a religious place other than one's own. The first card signifies the beginning of a new chapter in relationships thanks to the positive energy and enthusiasm that change brings. The second card warns against a lack of emotional communication, while the Eight of Swords offers the promise of good results. Finally, the reversed Page of Swords represents moments in which time should be taken to reflect before making important decisions. Together these four cards suggest that there is room for optimism but also for caution and advise the use of wisdom before acting.

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What advice would you give me to become a more positive person?

In conclusion, to become more positive you will first need to learn to accept yourself as you are and develop a hopeful attitude towards the future. You must have the courage to face difficulties with confidence, knowing that your positivity is your greatest strength.

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