Symbols
8 (Number)
Binds, Loose
Blindfold
Dress, Orange
Low Tide
Swords
Uneven Division
Woman, Blindfolded
ElementAir
ZodiacGemini, Libra, Aquarius
Decan0°–9° 👯♀️ Gemini I
Numerology8 · Mastery · Action
Upright
Self-imposed restriction/PrisonLimiting beliefsBlindfold/blindnessVictim mentality/HelplessnessConfusion/Overwhelm/Analysis paralysis
Reversed
Liberation/Breaking Free○
Releasing Limiting Beliefs○
Reclaiming Personal Power○
New Perspective○
Inner Critic Silenced○
Card Story
The Eight of Swords shows a woman bound and blindfolded. Eight swords surround her, seemingly trapping her in place, a symbol of the limiting thoughts, beliefs and mindset that prevent her from moving forward in her life. However, look closer: if the woman removed her blindfold, she would quickly realise that she can escape her predicament by letting go of her limiting beliefs and establishing a new, more empowered mindset. The water pooled at her feet suggests that her intuition might see what her eyes cannot.
Moodboard
8
Moodboard — Reversed
5
