“A narrow view can make the horizon feel enclosed.”
Tarot Encyclopedia
Eight of Swords
“Name the limits you face and question the ones you assume. A trusted perspective may reveal another option.”
Upright keywords
- Imprisonment
- entrapment
- self-victimization
Reversed keywords
- Self-acceptance
- new perspective
- freedom
Summary
Eight of Swords points to imprisonment, entrapment, and self-victimization.
Upright meaning
Upright, Eight of Swords highlights imprisonment, entrapment, and self-victimization.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, Eight of Swords can indicate self-acceptance, new perspective, and freedom.
Symbolism at a glance
Imprisonment
entrapment
self-victimization
Reflection questions
- Where is imprisonment, and entrapment showing up for me now?
- What would help me work with self-acceptance, and new perspective?