The Eight of Swords [Upright]

The eight of swords imagery has a female figure bound by ropes and blindfolded. On top of this scary picture, we see the woman is contained in a prison of swords. Or is she?

Look closely, and you'll see that the swords don't trap her completely. Is the figure trapped by her failure to see the truth? Perhaps she feels helpless to make a move forward, away from a difficult situation.

Eight of Swords Keywords [Upright]

• Helpless
• Imprisoned
• Restricted
• Powerless
• Negative thinking
• Paralysis
• Feeling trapped

Eight of Swords Meaning [Upright]

The upright eight of swords suggests you are feeling trapped in some way. You could be feeling stuck in any aspect of your life, like your job, relationships, health, finances, or personal appearance.

You are looking for change, but that may feel like you'd be climbing a mountain. Take comfort from this tarot card, as it reassures you that good things are close by. However, success means you need to face things head-on, to remove that blindfold and release those binding ropes.

You can achieve your goals with the right attitude and persistence, and right now is your moment to step forward and shine. Yes, it can be difficult to let those familiar thought patterns go, but they are no longer any use to your life.

If you are offered help and support, don't just write it off. Think about the solutions others propose; you could find something shocking is actually perfect for you.

Key Points – Love [Upright]

• In a love reading, the upright eight of swords often appears when you feel trapped. Perhaps a romantic connection is moving too fast, or it's over, but you are struggling to end things officially.
• You must remember you have choices, but seeing them means looking beyond the obvious. Ignore the rules or what others expect, and do things your way.
• For single people looking around for love, the upright eight of swords is a sign you must take control. Nobody will come knocking on your door looking for a relationship. The best move now is to get out there and let the universe help you find a great match.

Key Points – Money [Upright]

• This may be a rather stressful time for your money management skills. Sadly, there's more of that sinking feeling when your salary runs out way before the month does to deal with. However, there's good news too.
• To break free of the financial doldrums means thinking outside of the box – or the sword prison as depicted in the upright eight of swords image. If you are willing to get creative, then you can break free.
• Dig deep for a skill or interest you have and use it to boost your income. Wash cars, pack groceries or sell crafty items. Everyone has something they can do to break free from financial stress.

Key Points - Career [Upright]

• If your chosen career path is not what you imagined, life could be tough. The upright eight of swords reflects the trap you've fallen into, but this card also brings plenty of hope.
• Making changes or exploring new directions can be scary, and giving up a regular income may feel unrealistic. To succeed here means thinking differently.
• Anxiety can make you feel like you have fewer options than you actually do. You could ask for help, look over your budget, or turn a hobby into a business. Find a reputable place to get a business loan if that's realistic, but don't give up.