Eight of Swords
card meanings

Eight of swords as a person denotes someone who has a lot of anxiety and believes they are not in control of their lives. They have little patience and feel they are being attacked and persecuted all the time. Many times they are actually the ones attacking and afterward being attacked. This is someone dealing with a lot of self-hatred. They have difficulty trusting and a lack of self-belief. They usually have addictions, especially to technology, as a way of escaping their problems. Eight of swords as a person is someone afraid of facing their problems.

Eight of Swords tarot card often shows up when the seeker needs to learn how to trust people more. They are not getting their needs met and they resent having to rely on others to make them happy. They try very hard to be tough, but deep down they are afraid of success and they have the desire to hide in their addictions in order to escape the truth of their inner being.

Characteristics of Eight of Swords Upright

Upright Keywords Positive: overcoming fear, feeling safe, being protected, getting away, taking a break, being self-sufficient, independence, finding freedom, being in control

Upright Keywords Negative: feeling trapped, being unable to move, feeling stuck, being unable to move forward physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually.

Description and Symbolism of Eight of Swords

Eight is the number of infinity, and some civilizations perceive this number as a lucky number. Eight is also the number of achievements and wealth.

Eight of Swords is linked to an air sign Gemini, which is a social butterfly of all twelve signs of the zodiac – they can talk about anything with anyone. Gemini people are playful and curious and they are always itching between several passions, hobbies, and groups of friends.

Jupiter rules the Eight of Swords – it is known as a planet of luck, generosity, and success.

On the card we see a blindfolded woman, stumbling on uneven grounds and muddy water. She cannot see what is around her and we could interpret that her perception of reality is blinded. It is not really true what we see on the card. Although she has ties around her body and she cannot untie herself, this is really not the case. It’s her mind that is blocking her. There are eight swords blocking her way – on one side there are five swords, which represent defeat and on the other side there are three swords, which symbolize grief. The woman is a prisoner of her own mind. The muddy puddles may symbolize her state of mind – being powerless and stagnant, but also an indication that she should switch on her intuitive powers to get her out of the situation.

The castle in the background is built high on a hill and is hard to approach – it symbolizes the way out of this position is hard, but possible and depends on the way we are dealing with the issue. We need to solve the problem with a different approach and try to reach what seems impossible to reach. We can see the sea in the background, which reminds us that if the woman manages to set her mind free after all, she has a sea of possibilities and opportunities.

General Meaning of Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords card indicates mental anguish due to fear of the dark. Eight of swords also indicates feeling isolated. The querent might believe they are alone and no one loves them. Eight of swords tarot card often shows up when the querent is involved in a dysfunctional relationship. The querent might find that they suffer because of their unhealthy habits. Eight of swords tarot card often shows up when the querent wants to leave a destructive and abusive relationship, but the querent is afraid to make a move.

Eight of swords tarot card signifies someone who is very dependent on others and constantly needs approval. This is someone who might need a bit of space to work out their issues. They are scared of being left alone, and they are prone to mental health problems like self-doubt and negative self-talk. Eight of swords tarot card can also indicate someone who feels very let down, especially when it comes to love. They believe things are beyond their control, meaning they often feel helpless. This is someone who needs to control their environment and have things done for them.

If you’ve pulled Eight of Swords card in a general Tarot reading, did the meaning make sense to you? Because Eight of Swords indicates feelings of restriction and a feeling of being trapped due to losing the freedom to make decisions. You feel as if you are unable to escape the situation that you are in. Eight of Swords indicates someone who feels helpless and can no longer move forward in their lives. Eight of Swords often shows up when the Seeker is being controlled by others, or has let others control them. If that is the case, it is time to take back the power and live your life by your terms.

Eight of Swords as a person indicates someone feeling stuck in their lives. They believe their situation is beyond their control. They often withdraw and avoid making decisions. Sometimes they feel trapped in a situation for which they are responsible. They need to understand that they are the only ones responsible for the outcome of their lives.

Have you faced a setback or obstacle and have been in a tight situation? This is usually the case when Eight of Swords card in a positive, strength, or advantage Tarot spread position. In these situations, the eight swords indicate that you have gained a wide amount of insight and knowledge since you faced the problem. You have learned a lot from your experiences and are more capable of facing similar situations. The Eight of Swords suggests that you are in good mental shape. Also, eight swords denote that you are more aware of the opportunities around you and are open to explore and expand more for the sake of developing yourself. You will also be able to determine if something holds your interest.

Similarly, this upright card shows that you are currently feeling overwhelmed with the responsibilities and problems that are coming your way. After the analysis of the situation, you now realize that you have to tackle them yourself, and you are finding it extremely difficult to do so. You are not prepared with all the information about the situation, and you are completely out of your depth in terms of understanding the complexities of the problem.

Eight of Swords card calls you to wake up from your daydreams. When pulled in a negative, weakness, or obstacle Tarot spread position, you are more capable to overcome the situation and move forward with renewed energy.

The Eight of Swords symbolizes your inner struggle and feelings of fear. You are holding yourself back from the person you are destined to be, and instead, you are living a life of fear and negativity. The Eight of Swords represents inner struggle and the feeling of wanting to escape reality. You are having a hard time letting things go, and you are holding yourself back from the person you are destined to be, and instead, you are living a life full of negativity and fear.

This card can depict having the desire to escape an oppressive situation. Because the woman is being bound, the Eight of Swords could suggest feeling confined in a dangerous or untenable situation, such as a job that has become mundane, or a lack of freedom to make significant life choices.

Eight of Swords in the Context of Love and Relationships

When pulled Eight of Swords after consulting your Tarot deck about love and relationships, it may slightly denote that you are avoiding a challenging or dangerous situation in your relationship due to fear. Your concerns may be justified, but because your partner loves and respects you, you are choosing to hold off discussing them. The past three or four could also symbolize having some fears or anxieties around your partnership despite a certain degree of optimism. It could also allude to the possibility of cheating on your spouse while the relationship’s dynamics are still in flux.

In a broad sense, the Eight of Swords in a Tarot love reading interpretation might represent overcoming an obstacle in your relationship by conquering fear, anxiety, or uncertainty. It might also be a sign that your relationship is in a period of transition. If you’re single, the Eight of Swords suggests that you’re having trouble accepting the fact that you are alone and unable to find love. Despite the fact that this is not a pleasant situation, you need to realize that it isn’t the end of the road.

Eight of Swords in the Context of Career

Be careful of those who give you the heebie-jeebies, particularly when you’ve pulled Eight of Swords in reading about your career or business. Sometimes this card can indicate a person or situation that is particularly dangerous. It could be an emotionally unstable person, a bully, or someone who is malicious or manipulative. Do not put yourself in this dangerous situation. If you’ve pulled this card in your finances or career reading, be wary of anyone trying to swindle you. Check your bank statements and contracts, and trust your gut if anything doesn’t feel right. Eight of Swords may occasionally also represent being trapped, so make sure you are not acting in a way that forces you to stay. It may be a bit of a struggle, but try your best to be true to oneself in these dangerous times and find a new way to handle the circumstances.

Eight of Swords in the Context of Finances

Eight of Swords Tarot card is a sign that you should be careful about your financial situation and that you should not make any big decisions right now. If you have questions about money and finances, Eight of Swords can also mean you are relying too much on your resources to secure your safety.

Eight of Swords in the Context of Health

Eight of Swords Tarot card shows that your health is troubling you a lot. If you have questions about health, you must consult a doctor at any cost. Ask questions and tell what is troubling you. The time must be taken from your busy schedule to heal your health.

Eight of Swords Card Through Spirituality and Self-Development

Eight of Swords Tarot card represents a battle within and worries about what is happening to you. If you have questions about spirituality and self-development, this card shows there is something that is holding you back from being yourself.

The Eight of Swords in the upright position represents a battle within. There is an ongoing internal war going on between our conscious and subconscious mind. This card represents fears and worries that we have about ourselves that we internalize as facts and make them true. It’s like the enemy within that keeps us on our journey. Eight swords tell you to let go of these fears, worries, and doubts and be your true self.

Eight swords are here to say that you are being held captive to your fears and limiting beliefs, and you are unable to move forward. You are worried that you will not be accepted, or you might not be doing everything perfectly. You are holding yourself back from making progress and moving forward. You are afraid to be yourself. And because of this, you are staying in a certain state of passivity. You are waiting for the perfect time to make the changes.

Is Eight of Swords Yes or No Card?

If you have yes or no questions in a reading, Eight of Swords Tarot card shows up as a definite maybe. The most important aspect is that this tarot card in a yes or no reading tells you that it is time for self-care. If you don’t start focusing on yourself first, no one else is going to do it for you. Self-care is the number one most important thing that we can practice.

Eight of Swords as a Person

When you draw Eight of Swords as a person, a card describes a person who is very sensitive to the outside world. The other cards in the spread will tell you what type of issues this person is facing. As a card, this minor arcana tarot card represents inner thoughts, self-doubts, and nightmares.

When you draw Eight of Swords as a person, a emotional description of a card as a person can mean you feel trapped in your head and need to escape. If you’re asking how someone feels about you, Eight of swords might indicate the person feels trapped in their head and needs more alone time. If the person is you, you can feel trapped in your reality and need to escape from it, but you don’t know how to do that.

Eight of swords tarot card sometimes mean confusing feelings. As Eight of swords is all about feeling trapped or trapped in your head, this card can mean someone feels out of touch with their gut, and their emotions. Sometimes, this card can mean the Seeker is experiencing negative emotions and unable to accept help. They feel like they are alone in the world and in need of time alone to think.

Eight of Swords as a Feeling

When it comes to feelings Eight of Swords reveals emotions tied to feeling stuck. You may feel as though you are a prisoner of your own fear and unable to move forward. You believe that if you move one more inch there will be a catastrophe, but you are feeling so trapped that you are unable to take any action.

The Eight of Swords shows feelings of confinement and restriction, and sometimes feeling as though you are under a tight rope. It can also reveal that there are beliefs or ideas that keep you feeling powerless or afraid. You may believe there are no other options than to carry on as you are.

Even though you may have wanted to try something new, you feel as though you’re already a failure, and your current position is the only position you could be in. You can find yourself constantly comparing your situation with others, believing that if someone else did it, you would be happy. This card is asking you to really think about whether you are allowing yourself to be restricted. The only way to get out of this restricted position is to stop comparing yourself to others.

What Is Eight of Swords Card as a Positive Card, Strength, and Advantage?

The card suggests that you are overcoming a setback especially when you’ve pulled Eight of Swords card in a positive position that describes advantage or strength in a Tarot reading. You are overcoming difficulties and finding a way to move past them. You are ready to face the challenges and obstacles, and you will overcome these obstacles because you are a fighter and a winner. As you overcome the problems, you may discover that you are making the appropriate changes in your life. Eight of Swords also suggests that you are giving up the guilt that you have over something in your life. You are making the right move and decision while clearing your conscience. You are ready to move on and make room for new opportunities.

The Eight of Swords encourages you to face your life’s challenges with honesty and awareness. You must consider your choices and make the best choices while considering the consequences of your actions. The card suggests that you evaluate your options, look at them from all angles, and make a responsible decision. You are taking responsibility for the actions you have taken, and you are giving up the guilt that you have over something in your life.

Eight of Swords as an Obstacle

Eight of Swords card calls you to wake up to your inner strength and ability to go forward. When pulled in a negative, weakness, or obstacle Tarot spread position, this card tells you to face your fears, not flee from them, and to move toward progress. Just as the swords in the Eight of Swords are fixed to carry you to victory, so are you. You have the ability to overcome any obstacle and use your inner spirit for mental fortitude. You have the power within you to do anything. The only thing stopping you now is your own belief systems and negative limiting beliefs.

In the upright position, Eight of Swords tarot card indicates a situation where you feel trapped in your head. You may be stuck wondering what will happen and how to move forward. You feel unable to move past the present moment. You may feel immobilized by fear and anxiety. Even though it may appear as if you are trapped, the Eight of Swords illustrates that you can free yourself from your fear. The Eight of Swords advises you to focus inwardly and look for positive solutions as an alternative to running away from the problems you face.

Eight of Swords Card as a Future Outcome

Eight of Swords represents feeling overwhelmed by life and trapped in a mental prison. When Eight of Swords appears in a future or outcome Tarot spread position, the card speaks of feeling trapped in a situation, unable to move forward or see a way out. It also illustrates the feeling of mental anguish that occurs when you are unable to escape a situation.

Eight of Swords tarot card denotes feeling trapped in or by a situation and unable to move forward or see a way out. It’s time to find a way out of the predicament that you are in. This card shows up in your reading when you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. You are unable to move forward and can only go in reverse. Eight of Swords indicates that you might be stuck in a situation where you are making the same mistake time and again, and it is stopping you from moving on. You might be struggling with trying to change something that others around you are unwilling to change. The people in your life might be stubborn and are not helping you, or they don’t understand what it’s like to be in your situation.

Drawing Eight of Swords in the future position also suggests that even though you have made some changes in your life to avoid repeating a certain event, you are still struggling with the outcome. You could have made the effort to leave a destructive relationship behind, but you still struggle with feelings of insecurity, guilt, or shame that cause you to revisit the past or repeat the cycle. This card is a reminder that accepting responsibility for your actions and accepting the consequences can be the only way to truly move on and make progress.

The Eight of Swords in the upright position shows your willingness to look beyond your current circumstances to find a way to move forward. Even though you might have been immobilized by circumstance, you feel ready to move forward and take charge. You’ve learned that you can escape the situation by avoiding it, but you understand that you can’t escape from the reality of the situation you’re in – you can only decide how you will react to it.

The Eight of Swords in the upright position shows a person in psychic pain. Their psychic pain is coming from feeling restricted or trapped in a situation that they feel they have no control over.

Eight of Swords Card as a Prediction of When an Event Will Occur

Eight of Swords card in the reading signals that the time is not ripe yet. If your question is when will something happen, the card indicates that the time is still in your hand, and you can prevent the event if you want to do so. So try to change the future events and the circumstances in your life with your efforts and energy. It’s time to stop being an obstacle in your path. It’s time to stop running away from your problems, and it’s time to face your problems. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, as your past experiences will help you to become yourself.

Characteristics of Eight of Swords Reversed

Reversed keywords positive: finding a solution, opening up to new ideas, trusting your intuition, escaping from fear, finding freedom, overcoming obstacles, finding employment you love, discovering your talents, freeing yourself from drama and anxiety, finding joy again, opening up to love and romance, seeing the brighter side of a situation.

Reversed keywords negative: trapped, escape, anxiety, unable to learn, trapped in negative thoughts, unable to grow, powerless, mental instability.

General Meaning of Eight of Swords Reversed

Eight of Swords reversed card describes how you feel about being restrained, confined, or isolated. You may fear being trapped or restricted, but even so, you are holding on to your power and refusing to give it away. The alternative is surrender, but you are fighting against it. Your feelings of powerlessness may prevent you from making any changes in your situation, even if it is causing you pain.

The reversed Eight of Swords generally signifies release from the confines of the Eight swords and the ability to express yourself freely. Sometimes, you still feel stuck and in the same rut, but you’ve overcome your fears and can have a greater sense of freedom and independence. You have overcome your fears of being trapped.

The reversed Eight of Swords suggests that even though the initial feeling of being imprisoned is still strong, you have found a way out of a bad situation. You are in a better place because you are feeling stronger and more empowered. It may also be a sign that you are letting go of the need for external approval and are now ready to live your authentic life.

When you pull Eight of Swords reversed card in a general Tarot reading, you are beginning to overcome an obstacle and make yourself free to move forward. You have come a long way, and you are well on your journey. Reversed, the Eight of Swords encourages you to stay in the moment rather than escape from it. Accept the present and be kind to yourself even if the situation seems tough and challenging. Even if you aren’t doing the best possible job, there is still something great to be learned. If something has made you anxious or afraid, you might find that your anxiety begins to dissipate if you focus on what you can do rather than what you cannot do.

The reversed Eight of Swords encourages you to find your power within and to be your greatest self. Reversed, this card also warns you against becoming a victim. Instead, this card calls you to draw your strength from within and be kind to yourself, even if you don’t do the best possible job. Consider what you can and cannot control. This also serves as a reminder to put yourself first.

You’ve worked through your anxiety issues and are able to move on with a new outlook. If you’ve pulled Eight of Swords reversed card in a positive, strength, or advantage position in a general Tarot reading, the past is no longer influencing you and you are optimistic about the future. You have also been able to release yourself from the confines of your own thoughts and accept new options to pursue your goals. For example, you may have finally received an offer for a new job, or perhaps you are in the process of buying a house you have longed for.

A reversed Eight of Swords signifies that you have learned that you have the power to overcome your current situation. You are unshackling yourself from the constraints that prevented you from finding an alternative route to achieving your goals. You have also discovered that your inner voice was merely a reflection of your inner critic and that there are actually positive, healthy, and empowering messages coming from that side of yourself. You hear them when you speak to your inner spirit. You’ve also learned that you may be able to do exactly what you set out to achieve in life.

When Eight of Swords reversed card appears in a negative, weakness, or obstacle Tarot spread position, it means that you are finding ways to overcome these issues. You are feeling empowered and ready to face the challenges that are in your path. You are not letting anxiety or fear hold you back. You are overcoming your fears, which helps your mental health because it allows you to move forward and achieve. If you have been having trouble letting go of past pain, it now may be time to let go! You are now ready to create a new life for yourself. This is an immense benefit if you have been harboring unhealthy thoughts and beliefs about yourself.

The card in a reversed position encourages you to face your fears but only when you are capable of doing so. Don’t let fear hold you captive. You can do wonderful things if you overcome your fears. When you overcome your fears, you achieve so much. When you have a fear, it becomes a thought. You should let go of the idea or thought that scares you and do something about it.

Eight of Swords Reversed in the Context of Love and Relationships

Eight of Swords Reversed may mean that you are coming out of a period of fear or anxiety around your romantic life. When pulled Eight of Swords reversed after asking your Tarot deck about love and relationships, the card may also mean a time of discovery, release, and freedom. You may, if you have been wanting to do so, now have the courage to move on and move ahead with your love life. If you are single, you can be facing your insecurities about finding love again. This card suggests that if your past experiences with love have been frightening, you can be afraid of the pain of heartbreak again. However, this card also urges you to find the strength to move on and find love again.

The upright side of the card suggests that, for someone who is unmarried, there are more personal concerns about the situation. You can be plagued by fear of repeating your previous relationship’s mistakes or by anxiety about committing once more. If that’s the case, you should start making plans for the future, like searching for a partner, choosing a career you are passionate about, or moving in together or starting a family.

Eight of Swords Reversed in the Context of Career

Eight of Swords reversed Tarot card indicates the Seeker is ready for a career change. Those who have career questions in a career and business reading should know they are on the verge of leaving something behind to advance to something else. The Seeker is prepared to go out on a limb and take chances and be the person they have always wanted to be. If you are asking how someone is feeling about you in a relationship, Eight of Swords reversed can mean that they feel trapped. If the person is single, they might feel like they are being played with. The Eight of Swords reversed in a love tarot card reading is a form of good news. It could mean the person is about to leave the past behind and embrace the future.

Eight of Swords Reversed in the Context of Finances

You may be learning the hard lesson of debt and overspending – and perhaps, in some instances, bankruptcy. If you’ve pulled Eight of Swords reversed in reading about your finances, you may be working your way out of debt after years of indulgence, but these experiences may be very difficult to endure. It may be time for you to consider a more systematic financial solution, perhaps an investment plan that can help you build wealth, and not merely make you destitute.

Eight of Swords Reversed in the Context of Health

The card means that you are doing what you can to take control of your health and happiness. If you’ve pulled Eight of Swords reversed in reading about your health, you may have realized that your self-care was neglected and now you’re making it a priority. The reversed Eight of Swords can be a blessing since it can mean that a long struggle will end shortly. You should be content during this time. It may also signal that you should consult your doctor or go to a hospital if you feel unwell.

The Eight of Swords reversed in a health reading usually stands for enlightenment and overcoming difficulties. You are now experiencing a breakthrough in how you approach life and how you manage your stress and anxiety. This has allowed you to see that the situations around you are not as bleak as you had previously thought, and it can also be a period of healing, according to the Tarot card. On the other hand, the Eight of Swords reversed can suggest that you are not doing the necessary things that are needed to advance your health and start to see the effect it has on you.

Eight of Swords Card Reversed Through Spirituality and Self-Development

The card means that you have finally turned the page on your personal limitations, fears and anxieties, and turned them to your advantage. If you’ve pulled Eight of Swords reversed in reading about your spirituality and self-development, you’re embracing your full potential and finding that life is much more interesting and worthwhile than you once thought. The path is now clear for you to take the next steps in your goals. You are now confident and empowered, with a clearer vision of what you will do when you get there. Don’t be afraid to take that leap of faith; you deserve to be happy and content.

In a tarot reading, the Eight of Swords reversed can show that you are developing more self-awareness and confidence. You are no longer limiting yourself – you have discovered who you are, what you have to offer, and your personal power. You are now aware of what is holding you back, you have released yourself from it, and you are now moving forward into your purpose. You know you already have what it takes and you are now ready to share your gifts with the world.

Is Eight of Swords Reversed Yes or No Card?

When you’re asking Tarot yes or no question, and you’ve pulled Eight of Swords reversed as the card, there’s an ambiguous answer. Although the card can definitely be taken as a warning sign, it can also be interpreted as a ‘maybe.’ Eight of Swords (reversed) is a card that generally leans towards ‘maybe’ and is mainly warning of insecurity and feeling trapped. It indicates that you’ve grown to take the position you’re currently in for granted.

You might feel as though you’re being manipulated or forced into a decision by others, but regardless of the reason, you feel like you have no real choice in the matter. This can lead to experiencing guilt and insecurity. Now is the moment to let go of any self-criticism and to realize that you do have choices. With the right mindset, you’ll be able to find solutions that will make you feel empowered instead of powerless.

Eight of Swords Reversed as a Person

In card as a person reading Eight of Swords reversed card indicates someone who is scared of making their move. This is someone who does not know how to control their emotions. They act without thinking and they regret their actions. Eight of swords reversed indicates someone who is not living up to the potential they have. They think that because life has been comfortable and they have everything they need, they don’t have to work hard. They end up getting trapped in the vicious cycle of a life of mediocrity.

Eight of swords reversed as an individual indicates someone who has spent too much time in their own head, and it is time to get their hands dirty and move forward into the world. When Eight of swords tarot card shows up reversed as an individual denotes someone who is living their lives in their heads and they are forgetting what it feels like to be in the world. They have forgotten how to socialize and the people around them are making them feel worse than they initially felt. This person needs to start working towards their dreams again. They need to get out of their comfort zone and start interacting with the outside world.

Eight of Swords reversed Tarot card indicates that this is a person with problems in communicating. Those who have questions about a emotional traits of a person, we are talking about someone who might be stuck in fear, depression, anxiety, and shame. They might be unable to let go and face the situation in front of them without hiding. The problems may be rooted in their own fear and they might be taking things too seriously. They might be taking their problems to another person too much, which is why communication becomes difficult. The Eight of Swords reversed card can mean that you need to spend some time away from people and things to get rid of your bad moods.

Eight of Swords Reversed as a Feeling

In a Tarot Reading Eight of Swords reversed as feelings can represent the Seeker feeling free from mental anguish and/or trapped. There is often a sense of release from the fears and anxieties that were previously trapping you within your own heads.

Eight of swords tarot card reversed as a feeling indicates waking up to the reality of the situation and wanting to cut free. This is someone who has realized they are not sinking and they are safe within themselves. They are finally finding themselves again. They know they have what it takes to make it in the world and they are ready to use their talents in all aspects of their lives. They have grown stronger as individuals and are on the road to a better future. This is someone who needs to escape for a while, even for a weekend, to find their own energy. It is a time to find peace within themselves.

What Is Eight of Swords Card Reversed as a Positive Card, Strength, and Advantage?

When you’ve pulled Eight of Swords reversed card in a positive position that describes advantage or strength in a Tarot reading, it indicates that you have discovered new strengths and abilities and are reclaiming control of your life again. If you have experienced any trauma, be it mental, physical, or otherwise, you are starting to recover. Now is the time to regain your balance and move forward in life with determination and faith.

If you’ve pulled Eight of Swords reversed card in reverse, this indicates that the original negativity of the card is coming back to haunt you. There is something blocking your progress forward and holding you back from healing. You need to deal with this problem to advance.

The Eight of Swords reversed is encouraging you to embrace your strength and self-confidence. You have what it takes to conquer any situation, but you are still holding yourself back. Allow yourself to use your inner fire. Once you have let go of the past, you will be much more content.

Eight of Swords Reversed as an Obstacle

Eight of Swords reversed can represent feeling stuck in your own head and unable to see a solution to a problem or a way out of a seemingly impossible situation. When it comes to challenges and obstacles, you are unsure of what to do next and you’re finding it incredibly difficult to come up with ideas, particularly scary ones. You may feel as though you are in ‘limbo’ and not sure what to do next.

In contrast, Eight of Swords reversed can represent overcoming an obstacle (even one that you had thought was insurmountable), finding creative solutions, and moving forward. You may be finding it easier to take action and move forward. And sometimes, this card even indicates that you will overcome a problem you’ve been hiding from others, such as by acknowledging your emotions, releasing old baggage, and opening up about a long-term problem or secret.

Eight of Swords Card Reversed as a Future Outcome

When Eight of Swords reversed appears in a future or outcome Tarot spread position, it represents regaining one’s power. The darkness has been exposed as a construct in your mind. This may sometimes require an individual to let go of a pattern they are holding onto that is no longer serving them. You can recover from the trauma of a difficult situation. The only way to do this is by confronting it and integrating the lessons it taught you. This can be a scary process, particularly with those who have a great deal of power over you, for example, those in a position of authority or influence. You might be concerned that if you speak up or stand up for yourself, your own safety or wellbeing may be placed in jeopardy.

The Eight of Swords reversed can show that you are becoming increasingly more emotionally independent from traditional institutions and structures. As you begin to question some of the things you have been taught, you are beginning to let go of old habits and views and embracing new ideas. While you may be scared to do so, you are questioning your beliefs and becoming more aware of the harmful ways that you have been led in the past.

You need to let go of your past and your anxieties and make a comeback. Eight of Swords reversed card in a future outcome Tarot spread position tells you to take that first step and not give a negative thought to the results of your decision, as this will help you immensely. You do not need to worry about what others think about your decisions or your actions and progress, as these things will not affect your future. Relax and let go of things that have happened in the past and free yourself from your own insecurities and limitations. Reversed Eight of Swords signifies that you have overcome a problem and are now moving forward with a more light-hearted attitude.

The Eight of Swords reversed position in a reading means that you are getting rid of the old and moving on to a better version of yourself on all levels. You are putting to an end to your past failures and are embracing the positive things in your life, allowing them to be a source of motivation for you. You are prepared to go through the next phase of your life with patience and grace.

Eight of Swords Reversed Card as a Prediction of When an Event Will Occur

Eight of Swords reversed exposes that whatever you want or worry about will take longer than you expect. This is the answer if you’re asking Tarot when will a specific happening occur. It could mean that whatever you’re anxious or concerned about hasn’t happened or won’t happen for now. It’s time to learn to accept and live in the present. It’s time to face the situation with clarity and optimism and let go of all negative thoughts.

When the Eight of Swords is reversed, it means that you’ve developed a better understanding of exactly what you want. You are now prepared to take action. You’ve gained new perspectives and have a more realistic idea of your chances for success. Things are more clear and you’ve learned to cut out any negative thoughts that you have. You are now ready to move forward in your pursuit of your goal.

With reversed Eight of Swords, you are ready to accept responsibility for a situation and learn to cope better with it. You have a different perspective on what is going on and you see a more positive angle. You’re prepared to face the challenges that arise and handle them with grace and maturity.