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Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords

Air · thoughts, decisions and conflict

  • Feeling trapped

As a yes or no answer:No

Upright

You feel stuck, but the binds are looser than they look.

A woman stands bound and blindfolded, surrounded by swords stuck in the ground. You feel trapped, but look closer: the bindings are loose and the way out is open. Your own fears and thoughts are building this prison. Take one small step and the path appears.

Reversed

Freeing yourself from limiting thoughts.

Reversed, the Eight of Swords shows you freeing yourself from limiting thoughts. You begin to see options you could not see before. Fear is losing its grip. Keep going; every step outward makes the next one easier.

In love

Upright
Feeling trapped in a relationship or by your fears about love.
Reversed
Breaking free from fear and seeing your options clearly.

In career and money

Upright
You feel stuck, but options exist. Look again.
Reversed
Breaking out of a limiting job.

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