Eight of Swords card image

Eight of Swords

Minor Arcana β€” Swords
Keywords: imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimization, restriction

Upright meaning

Imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimization, restriction

Reversed meaning

Self-acceptance, new perspective, freedom

Symbolism

The figure represents self-imposed restrictions. The swords represent mental barriers and limitations. The blindfold represents ignorance and denial.