Eight of Swords Tarot Card Meanings: Suit of Swords

What does the Eight of Swords Tarot Card Mean?

The Eight of Swords meaning stresses that you’re experiencing restriction and confinement in your life. This could be a physical situation where someone or something is stopping you from succeeding. Or it could be a mental issue like doubt or fear.

Eight of Swords Tarot Keywords

Eight of Swords keywords are as follows:

• Victimhood
• Being restrained
• Thinking negatively
• Defenselessness

Eight of Swords Upright Meaning

The Eight of Swords upright tells you that you’re experiencing restriction that was brought upon you by nobody else but you. You might be playing the injured party instead of honestly considering how you’re contributing to the circumstances you are currently in. Regardless, you feel constringed and unsure of what to do next.

Upright Health

When pulled in relation to your body's condition, this it can speak to problems with fear and other psychology-related issues. The struggles you’re facing are internal, and others might not be fully able to perceive the pain you’re experiencing. You may have fear about expressing your pain and dealing with rejection.

Upright Love

The Eight of Swords upright love message can speak to a restricting relationship in which you feel like you don’t have much freedom. If you’re single, you’re letting your anxiety stop you from finding a happy romance.

Upright Money & Career

If you're craving economic stability, you'll be disappointed: you can't escape the stress in your work. You think there’s no way to bring monetary influx into your life and you feel confined to your job.

Eight of Swords Reversed Meaning

The 8 of Swords reversed speaks to liberty, openness, and cracking the code that will help you get rid of your problems. Angst and restlessness are lifting, allowing you to enjoy life once again.

Reversed Health

In matters dealing with sickness, it appears when you’re healing emotionally. You’ve done the work, and your mental health is on the mend. With a less anxious mind, you’ll be able to welcome more creativity and joy into your world.

Reversed Love

You’re not experiencing doubts about your partnership anymore. If you're still looking for a relationship, this is a sign that you’re moving past the anxiety and self-sabotaging behavior stopping you from encountering your destiny.

Reversed Money & Career

A restrictive work environment has no more power over you. You’re learning to manage your overwhelming feelings of stress to create a more peaceful and productive environment for success.