Eight of Swords

Self - deception, instability, self - bondage, bad news.

A woman, blindfolded and handcuffed, is trapped in a sword formation. She can’t extend her hands, can’t see anything, and can’t move freely. Her home lies on a distant mountain behind her. The Eight of Swords symbolizes a helpless and isolated situation. Yet, there is still hope. The warm home behind is calling and inspiring the woman to break through the obstacles and run towards freedom. The Eight of Swords indicates the state one is in.

Negative thinking, pessimistic thoughts, self - limitation, imprisonment, meditation, hospitalization, bedridden, staying at home, being in a predicament, troubled, encountering difficulties, suppressed, frustrated, helpless, self - restriction, sacrifice.

Love & Marriage: Constant quarrels in life, always restricted by the partner, anxious, wanting to escape, don’t like it but won’t make a choice, relationship dilemma, emotional struggle, bound, sacrifice.

Career & Studies: A brand - new struggling life begins, bad news arrives, only consider the worst - case scenario, the choices you make may break the impasse, view problems from another angle to break the deadlock.

Interpersonal & Wealth: Bound by the environment, losing freedom, facing reproaches all around, isolated by the team, debts take a long time to repay, take on your own responsibilities.

Others: Seek mental clarity, determine your true needs and desires, and take action.

Self - limitation, self - criticism, view problems from another angle, self - liberation, release, regain freedom, break through and solve problems, escape the dilemma, release pressure, make decisions, reduce anxiety, find solutions, regain confidence.

Love & Marriage: Think you won’t attain it, overly negative mood, break free from constraints, gain freedom, solve problems, regain freedom, end bondage, break the deadlock.

Career & Studies: Feel incompetent, so give up trying, solve difficulties, break through predicaments. Academic performance or study methods, find suitable working or learning approaches.

Interpersonal & Wealth: Shackles are removed, life restarts, resolve conflicts, eliminate misunderstandings, understand and tolerate others, improve relationships. Financially, can only manage your own financial situation, the start of a new phase.

Others: Continue exploring ways to freedom and self - expression, avoid falling back into old patterns, and keep moving forward.