Result: Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords represents feeling trapped, limited, and restricted. The image of a woman bound and blindfolded, surrounded by swords, suggests that the querent feels trapped in a difficult or oppressive situation and that they are unable to see a way out.

This card can indicate that the querent feels like they have no control over their circumstances and that they are at the mercy of others. It could also indicate that the querent is holding themselves back due to fear, limiting beliefs, or self-doubt. It can also indicate that the querent is feeling emotionally and mentally constricted and that they need to break free of their self-imposed limitations. The card may also suggest that the querent is not seeing the full picture and that there are options available that they are not considering.

Upright

Weakness, obstacles, beliefs, expectation of failure.

Reversed

 Release from fear, stagnation, rest.