The eight of spades in the Spanish deck, Marseille or Rider means, pain, despair and the impossibility of getting ahead on your own also increase. We may be referring to significant obstacles, especially physical or psychological dependencies. It may even be related to being in a hospital or jail.
Meaning of the Eight of Swords: Constancy
The Eight of Swords is a card that is equivalent to perseverance, especially if we take into account that it represents that the consultant can overcome difficulties with perseverance and, above all, a lot of calm.
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Tarot Card Eight of Swords to the right
The Eight of Swords to the right warns us not so much about the people around us, but about our thoughts. It would be enough to remove the blindfold to escape, this would be enough to look at a difficult situation from a new angle. The best path is at our feet, but we cannot see it. We are victims of ourselves.
The Eight of Swords advises us, at this delicate moment in our lives, not to make important decisions because our thinking is limited and bound by a series of limits that we have imposed on ourselves. The querent may be struggling to see a situation for what it is, yet cannot.
There are options available but we don’t know how to adopt them. We are helpless and we wait for others to come to our aid. However, this will not happen: we must save ourselves. In the card of the Eight of Swords of the Minor Arcana, therefore, a moment of difficulty, of inner weakness, is immortalized.
Eight of Swords in Astrology
At an astrological level we will find Venus in Scorpio, with an air-water element, magnetic energy of a psychic type and a predominantly female sexual characteristic. She talks about exposure to criticism, quick reactions, and also about the decisive moments in which the right decisions have to be made.
Eight of Swords in Numerology
In terms of numerical meaning, this card represents 20 and 68 years of age. It warns us about the need for judgment in order to make the most of the favors that Goddess Fortune does, or we could end up losing all the money if we don’t do it.
Eight of Swords in Health
This card warns us of serious dangers of accident, where it is possible that the consultant is the cause of a misfortune. There may be a delicate surgical operation related to the sexual organs. In general, under the influence of this card, travel is contraindicated.
Eight of Swords in Love
As for love, this card warns us that the consultant’s behavior can attract the contempt of his partner. This can be related to the abandonment of children, a relationship maintained solely for sexual interest, relationships that society does not approve of, and serious disputes within the marital relationship.
Eight of Swords in Money
At the economic level, the opportunity to achieve wealth or the opportunity to fall into ruin will present itself. Overall, players and adventurers get a good level of help from this card, even if it’s not definitive sense.
Eight of Swords at Work
In the workplace, this card tells us about a very productive business, but with a very bad reputation. It is a very positive card in the economic sense for people who are engaged in business related to the night or sex work.
8 of Swords reversed
On the other hand, the Eight of Swords when presented in reverse heralds the arrival of a difficult moment that requires, today more than ever, change, a sense of responsibility, strength, courage and self-control. We are called to change perspective and focus.
We can no longer live with the longed-for hope that someone will come to save us. Passing time means degenerating the situation: the time has come to stop playing the «victim» role. Now we can do nothing but take on more responsibilities.
In the reversed position, the Eight of Swords card indicates that it is necessary to free ourselves from some very limiting factors that come from the past, the same ones that have trapped us for too long. Blockages and fears that come from a situation that children face, for example, skeletons in the closet that have to be completely removed: they are what create the prison in which, at this precise moment of our lives, we find ourselves living blindfolded We can no longer afford to waste time, we can no longer delegate our responsibilities.
8 of Swords in Astrology
At the astrological level, this card places us in Mars in Scorpio, with the water-air element, magnetic and attractive energy, and a sexual characteristic that leans towards the masculine spectrum. It is a card that signals strong sexuality, monstrous selfishness, regression, and nonconformity.
8 of Swords in Numerology
When the Eight of Swords is reversed, then it is referring to gambling vices, bad luck, big mistakes, and not knowing when is the right time to retire.
8 of Swords in Health
Regarding health, this card indicates a declared drug addiction, as well as confinement due to physical or mental illness. These diseases will be very difficult to recover from, and there will be the possibility of infecting or transmitting the diseases themselves through hereditary means.
8 of Swords in Love
As for Love, this card tells us about the flight from love, probably related to several sentimental failures despite the sexual and emotional attraction that is awakened in others. There may be misunderstandings, self-hatred, affective annulments and the abandonment of the couple. The letter highlights the importance of loving oneself.
8 of Swords in Money
Regarding money, it is possible that the querent finds himself in serious difficulties due to a vicious or criminal circle regarding money.
8 of Swords at Work
In the workplace, this card warns us of a possible trial, conviction or jail. We may have to face the loss of money and dignity. It is a card that can be considered as completely negative influences.
Eight of Swords Combinations and Special Rolls
Four Eights = Benefits.
Three Eights = Pleasant encounters.
Eight of Swords and Ace of Pentacles = Liberation.
Eight of Spades and Ace of Cups = Forgiveness.
Eight of Swords and Ace of Swords = Escape from justice.
Eight of Swords and Ace of Wands = Judgment won.