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Tarot Card Combination

Eight of Swords+The Devil

寶劍八 & 惡魔

restrictionimprisonmentbondageaddiction

The Devil, as a Major Arcana card, provides the overarching life theme for this combination, while Eight of Swords points to how it manifests in daily life. This pairing suggests bringing larger life lessons into practical action.

Overall, the combination of Eight of Swords and The Devil represents a blending of restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality, self-imposed limits, helplessness with bondage, addiction, shadow self, materialism, temptation energies. This pairing reminds us that many life situations require considering multiple dimensions. The core message of Eight of Swords is about The Eight of Swords shows a bound, blindfolded woman surrounded by swords. However, the bindings are... while The Devil adds The Devil shows two figures chained at the feet of a horned beast, yet their chains are loose—they c...

Individual Card Meanings

Eight of Swords

寶劍八

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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The Devil

惡魔

The Devil shows two figures chained at the feet of a horned beast, yet their chains are loose—they could leave if they chose to. This card represents the bondage we create for ourselves through attachment, addiction, materialism, or unhealthy relationships. It asks you to examine what holds you captive. What patterns, beliefs, or desires have become your prison? The Devil is not about external evil but about our shadow self—the parts of ourselves we deny or project onto others. When this card appears, it is time to honestly face your attachments and ask whether they serve your highest good or keep you in chains.

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