Minor Arcana · Air
Eight of Swords tarot card meaning
Upright keywords
feeling trapped, self-imposed limits
Reversed keywords
freedom, new perspective, release
Eight of Swords upright meaning
The bonds are looser than they look. You can walk out once you believe it. As a Swords card it speaks of thought, truth, conflict and communication.
Eight of Swords reversed meaning
Reversed, this card points to freedom, new perspective, release. Look at where the thought, truth, conflict and communication of the Swords suit feels blocked or overdone.
Eight of Swords in love
In love, feeling trapped colors the relationship: the bonds are looser than they look. You can walk out once you believe it.
Eight of Swords in career and money
At work and with money, feeling trapped applies: the bonds are looser than they look. You can walk out once you believe it.
Eight of Swords: yes or no?
No. The Eight of Swords leans toward a no, or at least not yet. It advises caution, patience or a change of plan.
Tarot is for reflection and entertainment, not professional advice.