Let’s Discuss the Eight of Swords Tarot Card
Are you feeling trapped and overwhelmed by your current situation, with seemingly no way out? If only everything were different…but it’s not, and even if it were, what could you even do about it, you pathetic loser?? I would never speak to you that way, but the tarot card the Eight of Swords unfortunately would. When it shows up in a tarot reading, this card points to the unhelpful ways we hold ourselves back, whether through self-imposed limitations, harmful self-talk, or a harshly negative mindset.
Sometimes we truly are our own worst enemies, but when we acknowledge the ways we’re restricting our own power, we can shift our perspectives in order to be more proactive, positive, and empowered. And that, my darling, is when we can make major life-altering changes to create a new reality: a life even better than we previously imagined.
Eight of Swords Keywords
Self-limiting beliefs, victim mentality, holding yourself back, negative self-talk, trapped, overthinking, imprisonment, loss of power, perspective shift
Eight of Swords Upright Meaning
Have you ever found yourself in a metaphorical pit of despair? Maybe in a situation that has spiraled so far out of control that you feel like you’ll never get yourself out of it? Have you surrendered to the idea of being trapped in a state of endless misery until the end of days? (A little dramatic, right?) How did you get here??? I’m going to be real with you: It doesn’t really matter how you got here, but what does matter is how you get yourself out of this. And yes, you can change your circumstances—even though the fear feels utterly paralyzing.
Life doesn’t have to be like this, but you need to make some major moves and initiate a much-needed change. First, take some accountability for your part in the matter. All this didn’t just happen to you—you participated in this dynamic as well. It’s okay, we’ve all been there! Whether it’s a toxic friendship, an unsatisfying romantic relationship that’s gone on far too long, or a job that is no longer fulfilling, this is your opportunity to end it by initiating the breakup, giving notice, and ultimately standing up for yourself. And P.S. If the circumstances require an apology, do so in order to fully move on.
Eight of Sword Reversed Meaning
This is a major moment! This is clarity in the form of self-acceptance, self-possessed power, and sovereignty. No matter where you’ve been or what you’ve gone through, you are not defined by the bad things that have happened to you. You’re free from your past, untethered from your old habits and patterns, and open to the possibilities of what lies ahead. You have overcome these challenges! The Eight of Swords reversed is your cosmic reminder that you are the author of your own story and the creator of your own reality. Don’t second-guess yourself! You’ve got this, bb.
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