Minor Arcana · 8
Eight of Swords
寶劍八
Upright Meaning
The Eight of Swords shows a bound, blindfolded woman surrounded by swords. However, the bindings are loose, and she could escape if she tried. This card represents self-imposed imprisonment, feeling trapped by beliefs or fears, and the victim mentality.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Eight of Swords indicates liberation, seeing a way out, or taking off the blindfold to face reality and escape self-imposed limitations.
Love Meaning
In love, the Eight of Swords suggests feeling trapped in a relationship, powerlessness, or self-limiting beliefs about love.
Is Eight of Swords a Yes or No?
"The Eight of Swords says NO—feeling trapped and restricted, but the limitations are often self-imposed."
NO
Relationship questions
NO
Work & finance
YES
When card is inverted
Frequently Asked Questions
The Eight of Swords shows a bound, blindfolded woman surrounded by swords. However, the bindings are loose, and she could escape if she tried. This card represents self-imposed imprisonment, feeling trapped by beliefs or fears, and the victim mentality.
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