Eight of Swords

There are times in life when we feel powerless, trapped in a vehicle, where something bigger than us has control of the wheel. This feeling can lead to helplessness and stagnancy, and it’s the core message of the upright Eight of Swords. Like the blindfolded woman on the card, you might feel so trapped that you’ve given up your agency and resigned to fate. Only by removing the blindfold can we see that these limitations are often self-imposed and that we have the power to break free. As a card of Swords, it’s all about “mind over matter” - leaning into logic to shift your perspective.

After surrendering to doubt and powerlessness, the reversed Eight of Swords promises release. You are now on a journey toward empowerment, ready to confront fears head-on. You are gaining mental clarity and realizing your personal power and its role in creating impactful changes in your life, away from limiting thoughts that once made you feel imprisoned. By liberating yourself from the past and accepting you carry the agency and responsibility for your life, you are also making space for new experiences and positive change.