Eight of Swords

The Eight of Swords tells a story of feeling trapped. This is the card that comes up when you feel frustrated by a job that’s not going anywhere. You feel constricted in the free time you have away from the job to take action on a plan to escape it. With the Eight of Swords, this is a matter of perspective. You feel imprisoned and alone, but the fact is you’re not. If you look at the imagery on this card, you’ll see there’s an out to this cage. What’s more, you still have the strength to make good on promises to yourself, which you may know from experience isn’t always the case in our lowest moments. Logic, not self-pity, is the path to success here. Take an honest look at your current situation. Remember that there is an escape route if you have a clear head on your shoulders.

Eight of Swords Reversed

The Eight of Swords signifies a long awaited escape. You’ve been feeling an arresting brain fog, and now it’s cleared out enough for you to make a plan to get out of a bad situation. This is the card that comes up for people who have just made it to the other side of a dark night of the soul. This is also the sign of a power dynamic change. It could be that someone who was once a menacing bully in your life has moved to another city. Now that you’ve been freed of their presence, you have a clear pathway to success. What used to dominate you is now fueling your drive to improve. You have space to spread your wings now. While you may not know what to do with it all yet, as long as you keep a positive outlook, beneficial opportunities will arise.