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Today we will talk about one of the not very pleasant Arcana of the magic deck, the image of which speaks for itself. This is the 8 Swords of the Tarot, the meaning of which will always be associated with some difficulties, restrictions, obstacles. But you should not be afraid of this card, because, as you know, any, even the most negative Tarot Arcana, can be successfully overcome if you take your hands in time and think about how to find a way out of a difficult situation.
General description of the card, plot and meaning in the layout
As usual, we begin our journey through the symbolic field of the map by examining the corresponding image. On this card in the Rider-Waite Tarot, we see a bound girl standing surrounded by swords stuck in the ground. Her eyes are covered with a bandage. We can say that the traditional meaning of the Eight of Tarot Swords will be associated with a situation where a person does not see a way out. On the one hand, the girl has free legs - she can move freely, but on the other hand, the blindfold does not allow her to see what is around her, and the fetters on her hands do not allow her to "probe" the situation. The picture is very telling, agree? This is a situation of restrictions, doubts, a predicament in which the heroine of Arcana finds herself.
Key ideas and words of the card in the layout
So, let's think about how you can present the meaning of the Eight of Swords Tarot card in the form of key phrases with which we can describe the prediction of this Arcana.
And we get approximately the following list:
- Anxiety
- barriers, interference
- Limitation
- State of helplessness
- A confusing, difficult situation from which there is no way out
- Deprivation of liberty
- Position of the victim
The value of the card in the upright position
Falling out in a scenario, this card is unlikely to please anyone. This numerical Arcana belongs to the category of negative ones, therefore, alas, it is not necessary to talk about any positive life changes when it appears. So, the meaning of the 8 Tarot Swords will be, first of all, various difficulties, obstacles and obstacles that stand in the way of a person to his goal. The person to whom this card fell is clearly in a confused position, feels the restriction of his own freedom and does not see where the exit is. Remembering the girl's legs on the map, not tied with ropes, we can assume that, of course, there is a way out, and you can really come to it, but the fear of taking a step into the void in most cases turns out to be decisive.
Usually on this card there are obstacles and obstacles in any area of life: such unpleasant phenomena as blackmail, condemnation, criticism, bullying, as well as imprisonment in the literal or figurative sense (at the internal level). Sometimes the limitation turns out to be a consequence of our own mistakes, when we voluntarily give ourselves into the power of another person or circumstances. But still, as you can see, there is very little good in the meaning of the Eight Swords of the Tarot.
Reversed card meaning
Will the interpretation of the card change if it is turned upside down? On this point, there is disagreement among tarot readers. Some argue that in the reverse position, the card acquires a positive semantic connotation - a person has freedom of action if he shows enterprise and ingenuity. Others are inclined to the point of view that the meaning of the inverted Eight of Tarot Swords remains the same as that of a straight card, but the situation does not take place in the present tense, but in the past of a person.
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The meaning of the card in the layouts for love and relationships
Now let's talk about what the 8 Tarot Swords can mean in a relationship.
Direct position
The direct position of the card clearly shows the crisis in the life of the couple. Relationships themselves hang in the balance: one wrong step, and lovers will scatter forever. The traditional meanings of the Eight of Tarot Swords in love are: the impossibility of taking a step without the approval or permission of a partner, inconsistency in actions or needs, a situation where one person feels like a hostage, unequal relationships, unsolvable problems, a feeling of helplessness. However, sometimes Arkan can say that a person cannot open his eyes and take a sober look at what is happening to him. Also, 8 of Swords is sometimes interpreted as sexual complexes, fear of intimacy or serious relationships.
inverted position
The reverse meaning of the Eight of Tarot Swords in a relationship depends on the opinion of the tarologist. As we have already said, some perceive this card as direct, but which took place in the past, while others argue that there is still a loophole from a hopeless situation, and a person will be able to get out of this delicate or unpleasant situation.
The meaning of the card in health layouts
The appearance of this card is not very pleasant when divining on questions of a person’s well-being.
Direct position
Direct Arkan reports a situation when the disease binds the questioner hand and foot. Often the card speaks of being in a hospital bed, the inability to leave the house due to poor health, an unpleasant feeling of weakness, fear of returning to the usual rhythm of life. However, as a rule, such restrictions are still temporary. Sometimes Arkan indicates an unwanted pregnancy or physical injury that requires bandaging.
inverted position
The disease that bedridden a person has remained in the past, or the person is currently struggling with it. In any case, the prognosis will be encouraging.
The value of the card in the layouts for the psychological state and personality analysis
What will a person be like if we describe him with this card? What will happen in his inner world? Let's see!
Direct position
This is clearly a self-limiting person. It can also be a driven person who cannot take a single step without the approval of others. The card is also a symbol of indecision, inner fears, communication barriers, mental illness and energy blocks.
inverted position
The meaning of the inverted Eight of Tarot Swords will speak of overcoming internal barriers, resourcefulness and enterprise, helping to lead a normal life, about removing “pink glasses”. The character of the person to whom this card fell is strong, because he manages to find a way out of difficult, at first glance, generally hopeless situations.
The value of the card in divination for work, finance
It is clear that in the professional sphere this gloomy card cannot bring positive changes. But let's not despair in advance and see what she can tell us.
Direct position
The meaning of 8 Swords of Tarot is direct, if we ask a question about professional activity - this is a situation when serious obstacles arise on the way. What exactly they will be connected with is difficult to say unambiguously - you need to consider these nuances individually. Perhaps the point is in internal fears, self-doubt, or maybe in the system itself, in which a person is not allowed to take a step on his own (a picky boss, a huge number of rules, poor organization). Most often, under this Arcana, conflicts, skirmishes, and insults always come. It can also be work or lack thereof, which binds a person hand and foot. It is also important to note that often the card symbolizes a court or prison, especially if the alignment is related to issues of dishonest transactions, illegal earnings.
inverted position
The reverse map still allows you to breathe a little - all the difficulties listed above are temporary and you can still find a way out.
Meaning of the 8 of Swords combined with the Major Arcana
Now let's analyze the possible meaning of the Eight of Tarot Swords in combination with the Major Arcana. Remember that the proposed interpretations are just one of a huge number of possible ones, so do not be afraid to work with your own intuition. 
- : Madness
- : Restriction
- : False prejudices that prevent a person from living, not hearing the voice of his own intuition
- Empress: Very limited results
- : Permission limit
- : Pangs of conscience and shame
- : Captivity-like love relationship
- : Submit to the will of circumstances
- : Powerlessness
- : Fear of being alone
- Wheel of Fortune: Limited Perspectives
- : Arrest, trial, threat of jail
- The Hanged Man: Complete uncertainty
- Death: Fear of dying
- Moderation: Gradually Overcoming Limitations
- Devil: To be in captivity of a harmful addiction
- Tower: Imprisonment, sometimes self-destruction
- Star: Lack of prospects
- Moon: The combination of the Tarot Eight of Swords with the Moon Arcana means to be completely confused
- Sun: Stop tormenting yourself with guilt
- Court: Get out of the crisis, overcome the limitations
- World: Take back your freedom
The meaning of the Eight Swords Tarot card when combined with the Minor Arcana
Let's talk about possible interpretations of the Eight of Swords with other numerical and court cards.
With the suit of Staves
- : Start "seeing the light"
- : Global confusion
- : Gradual way out of a difficult situation
- : Sign an agreement that will limit you
- : Conflict is inevitable if you go beyond what is permitted
- : Find a way out of a difficult situation
- : Stop interference
- : Open your eyes, see the situation in a new way
- Nine: Expect the worst
- Ten: Severe pressure, strongest restrictions, feeling of complete powerlessness
- : Trying to assess what is happening sensibly
- : Breakup, parting
- : Break the circle of your own limitations
- King: Manifestation of Willpower
With the suit of Cups
- : Meaning of 8 Swords Tarot with Ace of Cups - obsessive feelings
- : Bind yourself with promises or relationships
- : Addiction to idle lifestyle
- : Depressive state
- : Pull back
- Six: Fears from the Past
- Seven: Imaginary threat, causeless fear
- 8: Get away from what deprives you of freedom
- Nine: Be in captivity of your desires
- Ten: Fear of hurting the feelings of loved ones
- Page: Sense Lock
- : Insincerity
- Queen: Misunderstanding
- : Play on someone's feelings
With suit of Swords
Meanings and combinations of playing cards for divination
Fortune-telling on playing cards is more interested in women, since it is mainly connected with life situations: marriage, family life, love, etc. The meanings of the cards, which will be discussed below, are not rich, but they will allow you to briefly and unambiguously answer any questions.
Aces
This category of cards has a fairly wide range of meanings. All aces represent letters or parcels. In addition, aces can indicate the time of day or time of the year, but these values are taken into account only in special layouts performed in order to find out exactly when this or that predicted event should happen.
Four aces - fulfillment of desires, good news. If at the same time four tens also fall out, then in the near future a person will have boundless joy.
Ace of Spades
Basic meaning: if the peak lies with the tip up, then the card can mean good deeds, mutual feelings, a government house. If the ace of spades is in the point down position, then this means losses, bad news, a feeling of anxiety. It is this value that is considered the main one.
Regardless of the position, the time of day indicated by the ace of spades is night, the season is winter.
Card combination
With a six of any suit - a long road.
With ten peaks - receiving an inheritance.
With an ace of clubs (both points up) - a strong disappointment.
Features of the value in different positions: a dozen of tambourines and an ace of spades on the sides of the card portends problems due to a large amount.
Ace of clubs
Main meaning: if the ace of clubs lies point down, then this card can mean empty gossip, disappointment in financial affairs. Point up - bad news from relatives, bargain purchases, a nice gift (a nearby figure shows who the gift will be received from, without a figure - a gift from a stranger).
Regardless of the position, the ace of clubs means a good offer. Time of day - evening, season - autumn.
Card combination
With a six of any suit - a joyful event.
With the six of clubs - a date and an unexpected meeting.
With the seven of clubs - luck in personal life, victory.
With a nine of spades - a lot of trouble, frustration.
With nine of hearts - mutual love, good news.
With the king of clubs - deception by a loved one, empty chores.
Features of the meaning in different positions: if fortune-telling is carried out for a woman, then the ace of clubs with a king of any suit may portend a frank proposal from the person designated by this king.
Ace of diamonds
Main meaning: receiving good news in the near future (the nearest figure will show from whom), a profitable offer.
Time of day - day, season - summer.
Card combination
With any card without a figure of black suit - unfulfilled hopes, big disappointments.
With any card without a figure of a diamond suit - inheritance, mutual love.
With the six of clubs - a long-awaited meeting, a date or an important conversation.
With a seven, nine or ten of worms - good news, pleasant leisure.
With a nine of spades - a lie of loved ones, a long trip.
With a ten peak (left) - sad events, big changes in life.
With ten clubs - a profitable offer, success in personal life.
With a ten tambourine - a devoted friend, disappointment.
With a dozen of worms - a proposal of friendship, influential friends.
Features of the value in different positions: the ace of tambourine between the ten of clubs and the king of spades portends a promotion, a good future.
Ace of hearts
Main meaning: good news, satisfaction, advantageous offers.
Time of day - morning, season - spring.
Card combination
With the six of clubs - a useful acquaintance, a waste of money.
With a nine peak - a pleasant pastime, a meeting with old friends.
With a ten peak - sad news, health problems.
With the jack of clubs - business proposals, meeting with useful people.
With figures of any suit - a fun feast, a waste of money.
With an ace of spades - bad news, a quarrel with a loved one.
Features of the value in different positions: next to the card denoting the fortuneteller - grief, trouble, and if there is an eight of clubs or a nine of spades - friendship, a love date.
You can guess at any time of the day, while the table should be covered with a black or red cloth, and candles must be lit.
kings
Men. One of the kings can denote a man for whom they are guessing. As a rule, for dark-haired or dark-eyed men, it is recommended to choose a king of clubs, and for fair-haired or light-eyed men, a red king. Four kings - profitable business, success, high position in society, good luck in all endeavors.
king of spades
Basic meaning: military or official. Enemy, bad man, rival. Dark-haired or black-eyed man.
Card combination
With any spade card - the fulfillment of cherished dreams.
With any diamond card - a fun road, money chores.
With a queen and a jack, a spade is a true friend, news from a government house.
With a queen and a jack of clubs - distrust, good news.
With a queen and a jack, a tambourine or worms is a love explanation, a relative's illness.
Features of the meaning in different positions: if the card denoting the fortuneteller lies between the seven of spades and the king of spades, this portends him minor troubles and disappointment; if the king of worms is nearby - the help of a loved one, support from the outside.
King of clubs
Basic meaning: a dark-haired or brown-eyed man. A fair person who will patronize you. True friend.
Card combination
With any club card - the approach of great happiness, a close friend, lover.
With an eight of a different suit - treason, sadness, deceived hopes.
With a nine of clubs (point down) - an influential person, a supportive person, but if the point is up, then there are small problems with this person.
If the king of clubs never appears during fortune-telling, then the prediction cannot be considered reliable.
With an ace of clubs - fulfillment of desires, false rumor, little money.
Features of the value in different positions: if the king of clubs comes out together with the jack of clubs with a card denoting a fortuneteller, this portends him a big financial loss. However, if the card of a fortuneteller is a club suit, then he should not worry.
king of tambourine
Basic meaning: a fair-haired and light-eyed man, sometimes a young man. A bachelor, a promising groom (if there is no lady tambourine nearby). Friendship, love date, acquaintance with the future husband.
Card combination
With any red card - big changes in life, major success.
With a six tambourine - the fulfillment of cherished desires, a fun road.
With a ten tambourine and a jack of any suit - support in the future from a new acquaintance, money, love.
Features of the value in different positions: the king of a tambourine next to any card without a figure of a fortuneteller portends him success in financial affairs.
King of Hearts
Basic meaning: fair-haired man, in most cases married. A person who is willing to lend a favor and help. Unexpected acquaintance, arrival, good news.
Card combination
With any card without a figure with a spade card - a pleasant change in life, a difficult conversation, a nuisance.
With any card without a figure with a club card - news of the inheritance, empty chores.
With any card without a figure with a diamond card - receiving money, independent life, good luck.
With any card without a figure with a red card - a love letter, a gift, a lot of money.
Features of the value in different positions: with the ace of spades - a health problem.
Fortune-telling is simple and complex. The simple ones say if a wish will come true. By complex fortune-telling, you can learn about the present and the future, remember the past.
ladies
Women and girls. One of the ladies can mean a woman or a girl for whom they are guessing. Usually, a lady of clubs is chosen for a dark-haired or dark-eyed woman, and a red lady for a fair-haired or light-eyed woman. Four ladies are undesirable in divination for women. They talk about gossip, and if one of the ladies at the same time is next to the card denoting a fortuneteller, then this means that a woman close to her is spreading these gossip. In fortune-telling for a man, four ladies indicate that he is surrounded by ladies and generally loves ladies' society. If a lady of a different suit appears next to the card denoting a fortuneteller, this means that she will prefer him to her legal spouse or permanent partner.
Queen of Spades
Basic meaning: black-haired or black-eyed woman. An old woman, a distressed woman or a widow. Bad woman. Boredom, empty chores, quarrel with loved ones.
Card combination
With any card without a figure of spades - a good-natured woman.
With any card without a figure of a club suit - tears, annoyance.
With any card without a figure of a diamond suit - a greedy, selfish woman who interferes in business and in love.
With nine worms - good news from a loved one.
Between two cards with a figure of any suit - a dispute between them.
Features of the meaning in different positions: next to the card denoting the fortuneteller - misfortune, especially if there are seven clubs or nine peaks. At the heart - anxiety.
Queen of clubs
Basic meaning: a dark-haired or brown-eyed woman. A friend or partner. Loyalty, help from a woman.
Card combination
With the eight of clubs - the help of a relative or close woman.
With seven clubs - betrayal of a loved one.
Features of the meaning in different positions: together with the lady of spades with a card denoting a fortuneteller - bad news, trials, troubles due to marriage. Next to the card denoting a fortune-telling woman is a sign that some lady is interested in her.
lady tambourine
Basic meaning: fair-haired or light-eyed woman. Young woman. Village woman or maid. Unfaithful woman. Mistress.
Card combination
With a ten of spades and a jack, a tambourine is an unpleasant guest.
Features of the meaning in different positions: with a nine of hearts - an unexpected meeting for women, for men - financial problems. Next to any card of the suit of a fortuneteller, it portends him success in money matters.
Queen of Hearts
Basic meaning: fair-haired or fair-eyed woman. An honest and completely devoted woman who will help in difficult times. Married woman.
Card combination
With other suits - getting money in the future, big luck.
With a dozen worms - a long-awaited date, a close friend.
Features of meaning in different positions: for a woman - with a six and ten of hearts - disappointment, with a jack of clubs - unexpected joy, good news. For a man - with any red card - mutual feelings.
Jacks
They denote young people or the thoughts and intentions of kings of the corresponding suit. A king and a jack of the same suit, along with a nine or ten of hearts, means that the person designated by this king wishes a long-awaited meeting with a fortuneteller. Any jack with the first card on the heart is a big deal or trouble, if next to the jack is a king of the same suit, then the jack means his thoughts.
Four jacks indicate upcoming events, and if at the same time one of them lies on the heart - worries, heavy or not, depending on which cards prevail, light or dark.
Jack of Spades
Basic meaning: a young brunette or a person with good intentions. The person is immoral, rude, neglecting expensive things. Major litigation or problems. Bad news. Thoughts of the King of Spades.
Card combination
With any spade card without a figure - a devoted friend, strong friendship.
With an eight peak - disappointment, trouble, a big nuisance between lovers.
With any club card without a figure - deception of a loved one, gossip.
Fortune telling on cards, like other fortune telling, opens a window into another world, which is closed to a person in ordinary life. Therefore, you should not abuse it, and even more so turn fortune telling on cards into entertainment or a means to take your free time.
With any diamond card without a figure - a business conversation, good news.
With any heart card without a figure - devoted people, worries.
With the lady of spades - big trouble, fight, quarrel.
Features of the meaning in different positions: the jack of spades next to the card denoting the fortuneteller portends him great success and good friends.
Jack of clubs
Basic meaning: a young man in love from a prosperous family, caring for a girl. Military man. Friend, protector and friend. However, in the absence of an ace or king in the layout, clubs can portend high costs and troubles. Near a lady means a major success, near a man - someone speaking in his favor.
Card combination
With a seven of spades (rare) - a betrayal of a friend.
With the eight of clubs - happiness, inheritance.
With a ten tambourine - success in money matters.
Between two jacks of any suit - the future with your loved one will remain unchanged.
With a jack of hearts - deceiving a friend, a quarrel.
Between two ladies of any suit - a quarrel with a loved one.
Features of the value in different positions: if it comes out as the first card in fortune telling, fortune telling will be accurate. Heart is disappointment.
Jack of tambourine
Primary meaning: a person who brings news. A young man of simple rank or blond. Happy news. Thoughts of the King of Diamonds.
Card combination
With the six of clubs - an unexpected and quick meeting with some kind of king.
With a seven, peak is an influential person.
With a nine tambourine - an enemy, an early betrayal, trouble.
With the lady of clubs - misfortune.
Features of the meaning in different positions: a jack of tambourine next to a card denoting a fortuneteller, or with any other card of the fortuneteller's suit, portends him success in money matters.
Jack of hearts
Primary meaning: A young man with blond hair. Lover. Unpleasant guest.
Good news. Cheerful friendly company. Thoughts of the King of Hearts.
Card combination
With any heart card - an unexpected offer.
With four sevens - replenishment in the family.
With the eight peak - treason, news of the illness of a loved one.
With the eight of clubs - annoyance, an unpleasant conversation.
With the eight tambourine - a long-awaited meeting.
With the eight of hearts - a fun conversation, good luck.
With nine clubs - gossip, tears.
With a nine tambourine - getting a lot of money soon, a long trip.
With four ladies - joy, useful meetings.
With a lady or king of any other suit - a date, gossip.
With an ace of hearts - good news, an early marriage.
Features of the value in different positions: four jacks - big chores, a change in life.
Tens (interests)
Business cards. With a large grouping of dozens, all initiated and upcoming business will be a great success. Four tens - good news, good luck.
Ten of Spades
Main meaning: family problems, unfulfilled desires, big trouble.
Card combination
With a seven tambourine - a change in plans, chores.
With the seven of spades - the long-awaited news.
With an eight peak - health problems, with one of the eights - a letter, gossip.
With nine clubs - failure in business, financial problems.
With a nine peak - losses, misfortune.
With a ten of clubs - quick news, a trip.
With a dozen worms - illness, trouble.
With a lady and a king of any suit - mutual love.
If one card fell out of the deck during shuffling, you should pay attention to its value - this is an indication of what lies ahead for you.
With a lady or king of spades - meeting with a friend, good luck.
With the king and the ace of spades - a government house, trouble.
With an ace of spades - an unexpected inheritance, joy.
With an ace of tambourine - a sad letter, bad news.
Features of meaning in different positions: in divination for girls or women - betrayal of friends.
Ten of clubs
Main meaning: gain, prosperity, success. Favorable changes.
Card combination
With any red card - a big profit, a win.
With the six of clubs - a long journey.
With the seven of spades (but without the ace of spades) - loss, empty tears.
With the seven of clubs - a joyful event, good news.
With the seven and six of clubs - big things, success.
With the eight of clubs - the imminent receipt of big money, inheritance, happiness, wealth.
With nine spades - a great misfortune.
With nine clubs - a joyful meeting with loved ones, surprise.
With nine and eight or seven clubs - one of the most successful combinations, big luck.
With a ten tambourine - financial well-being.
With a dozen worms - success in family life, mutual feelings.
With a card without a figure of a different suit - great danger, anxiety.
With a queen or king of clubs - interest, curiosity.
With an ace of clubs - good luck, change for the better.
Features of the value in different positions: in the presence of major problems - an inevitable defeat.
Ten of tambourines
Basic meaning: great joy, gift, success. Financial well-being. Change of place. Village. Sea, water. Drive.
Card combination
With a six peak (on the right) - a long road.
With a six tambourine - the fulfillment of a cherished dream, receiving an inheritance.
With a seven tambourine - pleasant chores, promotion.
With seven of worms - a big inheritance, receiving money.
With an eight tambourine - a cash gift, success in family life.
With a nine tambourine - receiving good news, a letter.
With nine worms - work, a pleasant meeting.
With a ten of clubs - a profitable job, an ambulance trip.
With the jack of clubs - success in financial affairs, joy.
With a lady or a king, a tambourine - enthusiasm, joyful events.
Features of meaning in different positions: in the minds - receiving a large inheritance. With an ace of spades on the sides of the questioner's card - enmity over money.
Ten of Hearts
Basic meaning: joy, satisfaction, happiness, success. Native place.
Card combination
With a six tambourine - fun at a party.
With six of worms - a joyful date.
With four sevens with a queen or jack of any suit - a true friend, a good offer.
With the seven of worms - fun, a fateful meeting.
With eight of worms - a date with a loved one, fuss.
With a nine of clubs - an offer of friendship, little money.
With a nine of hearts (with a full hearts suit) - mutual love, health problems.
With ten clubs - success in family life, waste.
With a dozen tambourines - a great monetary interest in the near future.
With an ace of tambourines - a love or important letter.
Features of meaning in different positions: in the heart - happiness, in the minds - a wedding or mutual love.
Nines (surprise)
Four nines - surprise, suddenness.
Nine of Spades
Main meaning: problems in business. Fees on the road. Quarrel with a friend.
Card combination
With nine clubs or a tambourine - inheritance, big events.
With ten spades - unexpected news.
With a queen or king of spades - great love.
With a queen or king of any other suit - a strong passion, interest.
With an ace of spades - a disease, empty talk.
With an ace of clubs - benefit or harm (depending on the nearest light or dark card).
With an ace of tambourine - the cunning of loved ones, money problems.
Guessing should be done when the fortuneteller is full of sensations of his strength, confident in himself and in no case on a rainy day, when everything falls out of hand and nothing works out.
With an ace of hearts - a joyful meeting with a friend, mutual love.
Features of the meaning in different positions: in an inverted position, that is, if the central point looks up with its tip - tears or a strong personal shock.
Nine of clubs
Primary meaning: doubt. Inheritance. Absence. Theft. Disappointment. Tears.
Card combination
With any diamond card - a waste of money, lack of mutual understanding.
With a red card - strong love.
With nine or ten worms - success in personal life, promotion.
With a ten peak - a difficult situation in financial affairs, a loss.
With ten clubs - meeting with loved ones, surprise.
With ten and eight or seven clubs - the most successful combination, luck in everything.
With a jack of hearts - an ambulance, chores.
Next to any card with a figure indicates that there will be a big quarrel with the person indicated by this card.
With the lady or king of clubs - mutual love, good relations with colleagues.
Features of the meaning in different positions: in an inverted position, that is, if the central point looks up with its tip - resentment, false gossip, empty tears.
Nine tambourine
Main meaning: a card of big money, independent living and good luck.
Card combination
With a six of spades (on the right) - a road for money, an unpleasant incident, disappointment.
With a dozen tambourines - receiving an inheritance, an unexpected gift.
With a jack of hearts - a long trip is undesirable.
With four kings - a cheerful conversation, meeting with loved ones.
With a lady or a king, a tambourine - mutual love, success in business.
Features of the value in different positions: in the presence of big problems - a quick solution with a positive result.
Nine of Hearts
Basic meaning: the consent and satisfaction of the persons laying the cards. Love letter, great mutual love.
Card combination
With a full red suit - great mutual love.
With any six - an unexpected long-awaited meeting.
With a seven or eight of worms - a fateful date.
With nine clubs - good news from a loved one, joy.
With a lady or a king of any suit - an offer of friendship, and soon marriage.
With the lady of spades - great luck in all endeavors.
Features of the meaning in different positions: in fortune-telling for girls, portends an early happy marriage.
Eights (talk, house)
The predominance of eights and sevens means an unfavorable time, lack of money. In general, the calling of the eight is to designate the house, the room of the lady of the corresponding suit, while the ace indicates the house of the king. Four eights in some layouts mean big changes, a blow.
eight of spades
Primary meaning: failure, frustration. Heavy conversation. Disease. The room or apartment of the Queen of Spades. A person from whom you can get sad news.
Card combination
With four kings - a cheerful meeting, joy.
With seven clubs - a betrayal of a loved one.
With a jack of hearts - news of illness or death of relatives or friends.
Features of the value in different positions: seven cards of spades in a row, including the eight - no business should be started on this day. Nine clubs in a row with an eight of spades is bad news.
Colors have their own meaning. It appears when one or another color predominates in the entire layout. Red color means a favorable prognosis, black - unfavorable.
Eight of clubs
Main meaning: chores about business and money. Tears, annoyance, or the death of a loved one.
Card combination
With the seven of clubs and the ace of hearts - a successful marriage, inheritance.
With ten clubs - the imminent acquisition of real estate, inheritance, wealth and happiness.
With a jack of clubs - unexpected good news.
With a jack of hearts - a big disappointment, talking about losses.
With the lady of clubs - help from a loved one.
With the king of clubs - bad news, gossip.
Features of the meaning in different positions: with a seven of clubs in front of a card denoting a fortuneteller - a fateful meeting.
Eight tambourine
Main meaning: talking about money. Village, wealth. In some hands - hatred. The room or apartment of the lady of clubs.
Card combination
Any jack with an eight tambourine - money troubles, hatred.
With a six of hearts and an eight of clubs - bad news, great grief.
With a seven, a tambourine near a card with a figure is a betrayal of the person denoted by this card.
With a ten tambourine - promotion, talking about money.
With a jack of hearts - a major success in financial affairs, joy.
Meaning in different positions: with the king or the queen of spades - deception of a loved one.
Eight of Hearts
Main meaning: great success in business. Cheerful conversation, pleasure, a long journey. The room of the red lady.
The meaning of the cards
To the left of the seven clubs - unexpected good news.
With nine worms - a meeting with distant relatives.
With a dozen worms - an ambulance.
With a jack of hearts - a date with a loved one, gossip.
Features of the value in different positions: with a dozen tambourines - receiving a huge inheritance.
Sevens (great success, sadness, reflection)
The predominance of sevens and eights usually portends a gloomy time, lack of money and boredom. Sevens do not speak of significant events, but in combination with other cards they can play a very significant role.
Four sevens in some combinations can mean intrigue, gossip. With a ten of hearts and three queens or jacks - the proximity of an interesting position. With a jack of hearts and four ladies - the imminent birth of an heir.
Seven of Spades
Main meaning: dispute, anxiety. Surprise. Lie. Thoughts of the ladies of spades.
Card combination
With any red card - security, independence, forgiveness by anyone.
With any eight - a meeting.
With any card with a figure - annoyance, big problems.
With a six tambourine - a conflict in the family.
With a nine of spades and any card with a figure - health problems in relatives.
With ten spades - sad news.
With a jack of clubs - causing evil from enemies, grief.
With a jack, the tambourine depicts an influential person.
Features of the meaning in different positions: if the central point looks up - tears, a quarrel, a friend's illness, with a lady - the lady is in an interesting position. Point up - indispensable tears.
Seven of clubs
Main meaning: close road, great success, inheritance. Thoughts of the ladies of clubs.
Card combination
Before the seven, a tambourine - a prosperous life, joy, fun.
With an eight peak - a fortuneteller is cheating on his wife, lover.
With the eight of clubs - bad news, a date.
With a nine of clubs - a waste of money, gossip.
With a ten of clubs - receiving an inheritance, a letter.
With an ace of clubs - success in business, good news.
Features of the meaning in different positions: in an inverted position, that is, if the central point looks up with its tip - empty tears or disappointment in love.
Seven tambourine
Main meaning: joy, good news, a small gift made of gold, silver and metal in general. Trouble, business. Conversation, business meeting. Buying, selling, commercial transaction (good or bad, depending on the nearest card). Thoughts of the lady of the tambourine. Sometimes it's infidelity.
The center of the layout of the cards is the personality of the person to whom they are guessing. Therefore, at first, his personal card, the so-called portrait, is laid out on the table. This is a king or a lady, depending on whether it is a man or a woman.
Card combination
With a curly card - a joyful event.
With a nine of clubs and an ace of tambourine - a great success in financial affairs.
With a ten peak - a profitable business offer.
With ten tambourines - successful money chores, joy.
Features of the meaning in different positions: if the seven lies next to a lady of any suit - a prosperous and prosperous, contented and cheerful life.
Seven of Hearts
Main meaning: changes in life for the better, good luck in business. Thoughts of a red lady.
Card combination
With nine of worms - a meeting with interesting people.
With a ten of spades - a good offer.
With a dozen worms - a date with a loved one.
With four kings - a fun event.
Features of meaning in different positions: in fortune-telling for a girl - the birth of a son in case of marriage. In fortune-telling for a young man - a devoted wife.
Sixes (road)
Sixes portend the path of the character, indicated by a card with a figure (king or queen). Depending on the suit, the sixes can determine: the six of spades - a trip at night, the six of clubs - an evening road, the six of tambourines - a close road, the six of hearts - a walk. Four sixes - fulfillment of desire.
Six of Spades
Basic meaning: bad road, late road. The road of the king or queen of spades.
Card combination
With any peak card - a long fun road.
With any club card - a dangerous long road.
Under any club card - news from the state house, a useless road.
With any red card - the road and a date with loved ones.
With a seven or eight tambourine - money chores, vanity.
Before a nine or ten tambourine - a long trip related to financial affairs.
With an ace of spades - a difficult road, bad news.
With the ace of clubs - the railway.
Features of the meaning in different positions: next to the questioner's card - big losses. On the heart - loss, anxiety.
Six tambourine
Basic meaning: the best card, softens even the bad value of the ace of spades, fast fun road, wish fulfillment. The road of the diamond king or lady.
Card combination
With a seven tambourine - problems at work.
With a nine peak - troubles with loved ones, a health problem.
With ten and nine peak - long-term health problems.
With ten tambourines - receiving a large inheritance.
Features of the value in different positions: next to any card of the spade suit - hope and happiness in any endeavor.
Six of clubs
Primary meaning: useless road. Date on the street. The path to the specified location. The road of the club king or lady.
Card combination
With a ten of clubs - an urgent urgent trip.
With the ace of spades - a long road.
Near the card with the figure - a date at night.
With an ace of clubs - a long trip.
Near the card with the figure - a long-awaited meeting.
With an ace of hearts near a card with a figure - a meeting with a loved one.
With an ace of tambourines near a card with a figure - a date in the afternoon.
Features of the value in different positions: between cards with a figure - a big event, fun.
Six of Hearts
Primary meaning: walk. Obstacle in business. The road of the red king or lady.
Card combination
With any red card - a long trip with a loved one.
With a dozen worms - a date, a meeting.
Features of meaning in different positions: all nine worms are a pleasant guest, news of love.
Traditionally a negative, unpleasant card, indicating getting into a very difficult situation. Falling into perspective, the Eight of Swords warns that things will go the wrong way, and it will be difficult to get out of this situation. This is a very clear warning that things may go the wrong way, meet with some kind of obstacles. As a result, the questioner runs the risk of getting into unpleasant circumstances, feeling driven into a corner and severely limited in freedom of decision-making. The card can be both a warning and describe an unpleasant situation that has already occurred.
This is a map of restrictions. It describes the states of being bound, entangled, helpless, all those situations when a person does not feel free and cannot live the way he likes. Sometimes the Eight of Swords falls at a time when life is pressing from all sides, tangled circumstances do not allow you to do at least something as you would like, and you constantly have to give up your own desires and things dear to your heart. Other cards may suggest what it is and whether it is worth it.
Perhaps the most striking topic that the Eight of Swords raises, no matter what the question is, is that a person has allowed absolutely everything to be controlled by someone else. He gave away power, gave away power, became a hostage to what someone else does or does not do and does not expect anything from himself, as if nothing in this world depended on him. Why? What makes you do it? After all, it shouldn't be like that.
The card is a clear indicator of incarceration, sometimes quite literally. This must be taken into account if the situation on which the alignment is made is fraught with such a risk (for example, we are talking about some kind of scam - in this case it is useful to remember that the Eight is a continuation of the Seven of Swords). This may be getting into a delicate situation associated with compromising evidence and blackmail. In a simpler version, the Eight of Swords describes well getting stuck in a traffic jam. In combination with other negative cards, the Eight of Swords can warn of illness or injury.
Sometimes deprivation of liberty turns out to be rather internal - we are forced to agree with something, pay for the mistakes made, admit and atone for our guilt, stepping on the throat of “our own song”. This card raises the question of who is in charge in this situation, who controls it, and who really determines its outcome.
Through the Eight of Swords, disapproval, criticism, slander, slanderous discussion and condemnation pass, where a person becomes a victim, "humiliated and insulted" at the pillory. In a similar way to the Eight of Swords, he also feels in the "system", an extremely bureaucratic organization with regulations (for example, faced with the judiciary or even the healthcare system).
The Eight of Swords emphasizes the temporary nature of troubles. This situation can be avoided, prevented or resolved on your own. The best thing about this card is that it contains the potential for release.
Constricted and depressed.
"Your own enemy." The state of impotence and indecision, lack of freedom and fear, "psychological stupor". The personality does not develop because it is afraid of mistakes and the consequences of its activity. Doubt and fear of making the wrong choice "blind". A person prefers to remain immobile, withdraws from making decisions and concrete actions, and hopes that someone from outside will decide everything for him.
The Eight of Swords is like an obsession that eliminates all alternatives from the mind. As a rule, it is simply impossible to act in such a state; this is a card of self-paralysis, enslavement. All attempts to act in any other way meet with great resistance. The Eight of Swords shows that we ourselves suppress some part of our personality. Often these are internal barriers or prohibitions that we usually set ourselves, but we prefer to find their cause in the environment. Such a typical position "Yes, but ..." ("I would love to do such and such, but ...", "I would really like to have such and such, but ... , "I would be glad to become so-and-so, but ...").
At the same time, the only obstacle on the way to these things is actually the unwillingness to take a step for your own good. This card shows us that those restrictions, difficulties and prohibitions that we feel as a hindrance do not belong to the outside world, but only reflect our own fears (it is no coincidence that the next Arcana is the “panic attacks” of the Nine of Swords). Although sometimes it can only be a temporary renunciation of something or a voluntary restriction based on completely reliable information, the Eight of Swords usually points us to blocks that need to be overcome and prohibitions that need to be overcome.
And then to each his own. The surrounding cards can give a hint, and often the topic of the question itself. In general, the Eight of Swords always puts on the look of work on oneself - what is behind the fear to declare openly about one's desires, voluntary self-restraint?
Banzhaf and Akron emphasize anxiety, foreboding, exaggeration of the significance of problems, and inner turmoil. Blocks of thinking can be expressed both in its randomness and dogmatism. Shyness, timidity, fear of being the center of attention.
Sometimes the card describes a slandered, disgraced person, or simply being in a humiliated (compared to usual) position. Sometimes a feeling of abandonment and vulnerability comes to the fore, complete loneliness in the face of a cruel fate, less often self-destructive behavior. In any case, do not underestimate the suffering and feelings of powerlessness associated with this card.
This card has something in common with the Hanged Man, and it also has a motif of sacrifice, bringing something to the altar, recognition and redemption. According to the Eight of Swords, we sacrifice ourselves in one form or another, act against our natural will, endure, humble ourselves, capitulate, ascend the scaffold to undergo some kind of execution. The meaning of this card, which often manifests itself, is retribution for mistakes, a kind of semi-ritual "spanking of the guilty."
Perhaps willpower and firmness are facing too destructive an influence. But most often this influence is represented by doubts and internal conflicts, which do not allow taking a single step towards the goal. Restraint and control are good when they help you achieve what you want, but here there is an opposite effect.
Archetypally, the Eight of Swords is a lady in trouble, waiting for a knight-savior and in no way agreeing to save herself. Perhaps she really does not have any resources for this. Eight swords stuck vertically into the ground symbolize limiting, restraining, hindering thoughts. They are like a border that cannot be broken.
However, between them there is a clear passage, a path, they do not at all hopelessly "lock" their victim. But a person does not see this path, because, in addition, he is blindfolded. It is important that this figure has much more possibilities than it seems. The main thing on the map is not the absence of a way out, but the fact that a person is not looking for it! Although the water under your feet (a symbol of the subconscious) hints that a way out can be found, moreover, with the help of feelings and reason, and not in a rational way.
The state of "I want to but I can not." A person is “pulled out of the wheel”, alienated from habitual behavior, severely limited in his abilities and paying for mistakes. The traditional allegory of the card is captivity, imprisonment, and here its connection with the XII house of karmic retribution is visible. Just as consciousness is structured in a dream, so in the states described by the XII house, karmic memory is structured.
From a waking perspective, sleep can be a tragedy, but overall, there's nothing to worry about. In a spiritual sense, the Eight of Swords speaks of a slowdown in development, however, our global goals and achievements remain the same and are not questioned. Limited power can be both a hindering factor and a saving factor. There is an analysis and evaluation of their actions, the return of the old debt. It is a map of memory and deep reflection. One of the esoteric correspondences of the Eight of Swords is sacrifice. Allegorically, the Arcana depicts a sacrifice brought to the altar of fate, which echoes the ancient mysteries and rituals, during which an immaculate maiden was sacrificed to the gods.>1
Logically, the Eight of Swords follows the Seven, which is not clean at hand. In this sense, the card indicates that a person succumbed to the temptation of certain opportunities, misunderstood some life situations or directed his activity (the scarlet robe of a bound woman also hints at this), and for the time being will not move further. Metaphysical force collides with the passive resistance of inert matter (hence the feeling that the soul is entangled and captivated by the bonds of matter, an alien dense body).
In the occult sense, the Eight of Swords reflects the "web" of total relationships and the connection of time and space. If the Four of Swords is a cell, a closed room, then the Eight of Swords is a labyrinth deployed in space, but just as closed, where the Minotaur is waiting. You need the thread of Ariadne to get out of there (knowledge of the karmic Law on the sequence of actions). Until true inner freedom is gained, man will not see outer liberation.
Looking at the map, one might get the impression that the woman managed to get out of the fortress that rises behind, but cannot use her newfound freedom: it seems to her that she is still a prisoner, that dangers lie in wait for her at every step. However, the sky on the map is clear; if you look closely, you can see that the fetters that bind a woman are weak, and she can easily get rid of them. And there are no swords in her way - they all stand aside. It would seem that the only task is to throw off the fetters, feel free and boldly go forward! But it was not there.
It's really not that simple here. In the Eight of Swords, the pillory motif is strong. A person who misbehaves according to the Seven of Swords may face censure and condemnation, his reputation may be damaged, he may face criminal prosecution, go to jail, and so on. But all this can happen on a different, non-public, invisible level. As a result of wrong actions, the karmic status worsens, a person is condemned by the “court of fate” (and it’s not for nothing that the words have a single root) and receives retribution in the form of incomprehensible restrictions that can affect various aspects of his life.
It is believed that in a direct position in the Eight of Swords, the influence of the Virgin affects, and the influence in the most acute, sharp form is criticism, biased judgments, meticulous control, censure, labeling, distortion and profanity of words. Interestingly, the map depicts rather a victim of such behavior (“at the pillory”).
The card is also related to the first decade of Gemini (which, like Virgo, is ruled by Mercury). The sign of Gemini symbolizes the change of thoughts and the transformation of the human intellect as a whole, occurring at the moment of active interaction of consciousness with external material reality. All three decades of Gemini are ruled by the fiery planets - Jupiter, Mars and the Sun, and the intellect of this sign is always full of energy, aimed at finding new paths. Representatives of the first decade, first of all, are looking for new possibilities of thought in the field of inner vision, through mental imagination. This decade symbolizes the loftiness of the mind, the spontaneity of its movement and unexpected metamorphoses. In addition to Jupiter, which gives her search confidence and the desire to rely on spiritual traditions, the ruler of the first decade of Gemini is Neptune, which can, by blurring the boundaries of thought, make it changeable and unstable.
Mystery, in contact with consciousness, creates intellectual inspiration. But this is exactly the situation when the mind, devoid of previous guidelines, has to overcome the contradiction inherent in thought itself: the duality between the images that consciousness finds in the external world, and how it perceives them. In a broader sense, this decade symbolizes the barriers and limitations of the surrounding world, which the human consciousness is forced to overcome.
The tarot card depicts a figure with hands tied and blindfolded, standing between eight swords forming a barrier. Water on the path indicates the power of the subconscious, and the castle in the background speaks of past achievements. Consciousness left the clarity of its free vision (the built castle behind) and plunged into the contradictory matters binding it. Having dared to comprehend the outside world and renouncing the old attitudes and claims to knowledge, the mind became a prisoner of the surrounding reality. He blindly goes towards the unknown, but a true inner understanding of things helps him overcome obstacles.
Jupiter in Gemini also describes the mental turmoil and distraction that distracts from the pursuit of true knowledge and higher goals.
Light and shadow (advice and caution)
Tip: Tighten your belt and limit yourself in some way. The situation requires humility and humility. If we want to do something to correct it, now the inner blindness and inability to understand ourselves and others is such that it will become an insurmountable obstacle to moving forward. It's best to leave things alone for now and let them develop on their own. It's not time to open up yet. The repression of feelings and desires is necessary for the time being. At the same time, it is necessary to realize the destructive tendencies that prevent the manifestation of willpower. Sometimes, by changing our attitude towards something, we can noticeably change life in general.
Warning: most of the problems are contrived. The sleep of reason breeds monsters. All obstacles are only in the brain, and our worst enemy is ourselves. It is very difficult to break through the fetters of laziness, fear and illusions in order to get out of a defenseless state and passive expectation of salvation. No one can save a person from himself. In any case, it makes sense to test all the locks for strength - the chamber opens easier than it seems.
The card says that a person has to go through a thorny path. He encounters some obstacles in the performance of his professional tasks. This may be his own fear and lack of competence, but there may also be something organizational - an unclear terms of reference, or a system in which it is impossible to sneeze without the permission of the boss, or the activity is regulated by so many rules, amendments and comments to them, what the hell will break your leg. Poor organization of work, a lot of time is wasted.
The drop of this card is a kind of bad news. Often she describes an element of confrontation between colleagues, a conflict at work, but hidden, not outwardly manifested in skirmishes and insults. A person is “clamped” at work, not allowing them to fully show their abilities. Sometimes he himself is aware of his ignorance, gaps in education, lack of competence. The inability to defend their rights.
Professionally, the card is related to the system of courts and prisons, activities in specific conditions, where a person is simply lost, feels like a grain of sand.
Another of its meanings is a waste of energy, futile efforts, the prospect of remaining in front of a closed door. Lack of work or work that makes the person feel bound hand and foot.
Cramped. A situation where a person cannot afford much, because there is no money for it. This is the starvation diet card. Sometimes this is due to the desire to save up for something.
The card speaks of possible financial losses, bad news regarding money matters, a shortage of funds. Procrastination, inconsistency, inconsistency of one's own actions, and the influence of others may turn out to be their cause. One of the ancient meanings is the loss of money, theft. Also - litigation, litigation.
Dead end, a situation in which hands are tied. Bonded contracts, impossible financial obligations, difficulties with the return of debts. The impossibility of "pulling out" the money invested at interest. Traditionally, the Eight of Swords indicates unjustified risk, naivety, ignorance in financial matters as the cause of problems.
At the same time, there are such interpretations of the Eight of Swords as a reasonable disposal of material resources, success due to one's own foresight or forethought.
The Eight of Swords serves as a clear indicator of a crisis in a relationship. They hang by a thread. In all likelihood, this is a hidden or currently unresolvable conflict (because at least one of the parties does not want to even take a step in an alternative direction, or rather, “cannot”). Inconsistency of actions and needs, resulting in a feeling that one is in the way of the other. There is no need to talk about the joy and sincerity of feelings here, misunderstanding, intractability, mutual attacks, false helplessness, unwillingness to consider possible solutions reign. Attempts to fight family prohibitions, restrictions and taboos that deprive the feeling of freedom can be described by other cards.
Crowley emphasizes the death of relationships through the fault of a third party (his card is called "Intervention"). But most authors still agree that fear and fear of perseverance, isolation in oneself push back happiness.
Sometimes the Eight of Swords describes an "unequal" relationship in which one person is essentially a hostage in the hands of another.
Not so rarely, the card describes a state of isolation and loneliness, which the person himself feels as hopeless, "life behind glass."
In reality, he usually does not take any active steps to change something. "Sleeping Beauty", regardless of gender, is waiting (and this is not yet a fact!) Initiatives from the other side, not wanting to take a step herself. Behind this, in addition to shyness and self-doubt, lies a complete lack of real interest in other people (this usually comes to a person with difficulty, since in full accordance with the principle of projection, he is inclined to believe that no one is interested in him). Solitude and isolation can actually be different, but in the semantic field of this particular Arcana, they are closely connected with indecision, helplessness and shyness. One of the most important moments, symbolized by the blindfold on the figure's eyes, is the unwillingness to open one's eyes at least a little, to notice people in the world around them, to learn to perceive them, to be aware of how they feel.
Sexual complexes, an abundance of internal fears and prohibitions, constrained by illusions and an unconscious readiness to become a victim.
The feeling of abandonment is also associated with this card.
The Eight of Swords binds hands and feet, therefore it serves as an indicator of illness and injury, “imprisonment” at home (less often in a hospital), the need to reduce the usual rhythm of life, to abandon planned activities. An unpleasant weakness. But, unlike the Four of Swords, which usually lay down seriously and for a long time, the problems described by the Eight of Swords are temporary. It is believed that with appropriate precautions, a person can avoid them altogether.
Injuries, fractures, anything that requires dressings.
An unwanted pregnancy is possible.
Energy blocks.
Sometimes - "captivity" of mental illness (for example, obsessive-compulsive disorder). The card makes you think about consulting a psychologist to identify fears and overcome some barriers, especially in communication.
Vision problems.
Certainty in the interpretation of this card is clearly lacking. It is traditionally believed that action is rather positive - freedom of action opens up, fears are groundless, the period of restrictions is close to an end, fate is not so inexorable, and it turns out to agree with fate. Inventiveness, entrepreneurial spirit. "A ray of light in a dark kingdom", some kind of success in the midst of trouble. The person, as it were, removes the bandage from his eyes and takes the first steps.
Reversed, the Eight of Swords can indicate past betrayal, hardship, hard work, depression, a depressed state of mind, anxiety, an accident, an unforeseen situation, a confrontation (usually unexpected or from an unexpected side).
All cases where one decides for the other.
With the Jester - the madness of a family member.
With the Knight of Wands - an unexpected departure.
With the Magician - the action of the Eight of Swords is weakened, a feeling of strength and understanding of the essence of what is happening comes.
Hierophant - softens the effect of the card.
With the Chariot - the action of the Eight of Swords is weakened, as the Chariot symbolizes dynamics, control and great self-confidence.
Hermit - enhances the effect of the card.
With the Wheel of Fortune - nothing terrible and unpleasant.
With the Devil - a bad combination, extremely intensifying confusion and restrictions, fetters.
Tower - enhances the effect of the card.
With the Moon - complete confusion, lack of clarity.
With the Two of Wands, the action of the Eight of Swords is weakened, indecision and fear are replaced by confidence and strength. But there is also the opposite!
With the Ten of Swords - "flawed mentality" (according to Guggenheim), the philosophy of impotence.
With the Three of Pentacles - competence, planning, the action of the Eight of Swords is weakened.
With the Nine of Pentacles - professional failure (according to Guggenheim).
King of Cups - softens the effect of the card.
Flying Dutchman
Minotaur Labyrinth
Direct position
8 clubs, first of all, is the presence in the life of a fortuneteller of some solid person who is able to help achieve success, solve problems, etc. If, along with this card, a queen of clubs also fell out, then this influential person is a relative.
When characterizing a particular person, this card indicates the need for objectivity in judgments and the danger of excessive conservatism.
Another interpretation of the card is that a very important meeting is predetermined for the fortuneteller. Its importance is difficult to overestimate; such meetings are usually called fateful. Or it may be some very promising proposal that will improve the quality of life.
In addition, it is advisable to take into account that a pair of 8 and 7 clubs symbolizes the receipt of an inheritance, 8 clubs and 10 worms - the fulfillment of a wish.
inverted position
An inverted 8 club should be interpreted as annoyance, tears. They can be caused by an illness, a new obstacle in the plans, or some duties that have become a real burden. When paired with such a card, a peak ten falls, it means that they are caused by sad news. But these interpretations are not a sentence, because a person has enough strength and resources to overcome problems; the main thing is that there is a desire and motivation for this.
The presence of 7 peaks in conjunction with such a card indicates problems with the execution of some official papers, 8 peaks indicate significant changes in the environment that will cause discomfort.
Love and relationships
Direct position
In relationship spreads, 8 clubs denote significant changes that are likely to be positive, unless paired with this card some particularly negative card like the ace of spades fell out. The combination of the eight of clubs with the ace of hearts means a successful marriage. And with the jack of clubs, it should be interpreted as establishing and strengthening relationships with a loved one.
In addition, the following interpretations are traditional in this situation: the need to act, a strong feeling (especially in combination with 8 worms), numerous discussions of various issues and problems.
This value of the eight of clubs cannot be discounted either: the person they are guessing at is married (married), or he (she) is already divorced, but his (her) participation in the life of his former family is quite large.
inverted position
In an inverted position, 8 clubs indicate the presence in the life of a fan (fan), unpleasant for one reason or another. And besides this, such a card can indicate a challenge that a partner threw (or decided to throw) to a fortuneteller in order to subdue him, limit or impose some duties on him.
Emotionally, such a jack can mean deceived hopes, hostility or a feeling of hatred for a partner.
Among other things, the jack of hearts that happened to be nearby indicates that there will be a discussion of someone's shortcomings, and a 9 tambourine paired with such an eight indicates that a new relationship risks turning into a break.
Career
Direct position
A very important meeting for the professional future is coming up. It may be related to a new job. If it concerns some kind of proposal received by the fortuneteller from the management or business partner, then it can be considered quite promising (when a jack of diamonds appears next to the 8 clubs, this indicates very good prospects). But it is especially successful if one of the kings, except for the spade, fell next to the 8 clubs.
In addition, the eight of clubs is also interpreted as a promotion, as a profitable business, as trips that will play a positive role in career growth, and also as a desire to devote as much time to work as it takes to obtain the desired result.
inverted position
In the layouts for a career, the inverted eight of clubs speaks of the difficulties associated with the dynamics of the plan. For example, in combination with 8 spades, the card suggests that problems are associated with the inability to negotiate with people, and together with 6 clubs - with adverse events that occurred on some road. However, these difficulties are surmountable, so they should not stop the fortuneteller. On the contrary, such a card should be taken as advice to act even more persistently, but at the same time flexibly and cunningly.
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Short description
A detail that is rarely noticed when analyzing this map is the distant castle. How the girl relates to this castle is completely incomprehensible. What has always surprised me about this card is the sloppiness the girl is associated with. It seems that it is enough for her to move her shoulders for the towel to fall at her feet.
Also noteworthy is the bandage over her eyes. We saw the bandage on the 2 of Swords card. Sometimes you can find an opinion in the literature that the same woman is depicted on 2 and 8 of Swords. Stuart Kaplan, in the third volume of the Tarot Encyclopedia, gives a very sad story of how a girl is captured. But I did not find any evidence that this story matches Waite's ideas.
Keywords
- Restrictions
- stiffness
- The crisis
- Criticism
- Deprivation of liberty
- Depression
Key Ideas
- Inferiority complex
- An obstacle in making a decision
- Diffidence
- Chained by fear
Basic meaning
Surprisingly, Waite does not have the meaning of "captivity". He describes the card as an indication of bad news, intense grief, violence, and conflict. Perhaps the closest thing to "captivity" may be the disease he mentioned.
Waite gives the following meanings for the 8 (Eight) of Tarot Swords reversed: anxiety, hardship, enmity, accident, and disaster.
The modern meanings of the map differ from those proposed by Waite. The main emphasis in them is the inability to act according to one's own desires. Either your actions are blocked, or you act out of an understanding of your duty, orders and other abstract entities that force you to certain actions.
Video: the meaning of the Eight of Tarot Swords
Meaning in relationships
Open - closed card
8 of Swords is a very closed card. Man rigidly divides the world into external and internal. Goes into the inner world, not wanting to deal with the outside.
Relationship Intensity
In this card, a person does not allow himself to be drawn into external relations. Accordingly, it is impossible to speak about their intensity. But even in inner experiences, the Eight of Swords indicates a tendency to reduce their intensity as much as possible.
Map as a scenario of relationships: love, family, relatives, work
This is a forced relationship. Relationships against the will of man. There is nothing pleasant in maintaining and developing such relationships. But there is no way to interrupt them. For example, parental overprotection. And the person does not want to develop relations with parents, but can no longer endure this overprotection.
The meaning of the 8 (Eight) Tarot Swords in relationships and love indicates that it is often a haunted object. For example, Daphne from the myth of Daphne and Apollo.
- One option is an unloved child who no one cares about
- The second option is a child, to whom, on the contrary, incredibly high demands
- One of the partners uses the other for humiliation and insults
- When a son-in-law is forced to live with his mother-in-law simply because there is no money to rent an apartment. "In a strange house and a cat, bow"
In any case, this is one of the options for dependent or co-dependent relationships.
In a working relationship, the card indicates that a person does not feel involved in a common cause. Moreover, the card may indicate an internal protest in relation to what a person is forced to do. Usually the case ends in silent sabotage. There is no bright rebellion and desperate resistance in this map.
Combined with the Major Arcana
8 of Swords combined with the Major Arcana - Eight of Swords Tarot combined with the card: Overcome inner limitations
- in combination with the card : The period of inactivity will end soon
- in combination with the card: Prolonged captivity
Psychological condition
8 of Swords indicates the detachment of a person, detachment from the outside. A kind of "internal emigration". In 8 of Swords, a person is forced to deal with an external that is very unpleasant for him. Moreover, in a situation where he cannot avoid contact with this external. All stages of denial have already been passed. Most likely, this is a patient wait - when, finally, all this will end.
Combined with the suit of Wands
8 of Swords combined with the suit of Staves - in combination with a map : Use limitations as opportunities
- combined with the card : To be a hostage of one's place
- combined with the card: Feel trapped in the past
Significance in matters of health
The card is associated with restrictions. A disease that makes a person captive, such as diabetes and dependence on insulin injections.
Maximum load limit. Bed rest, sometimes - bandages or supporting corset. Rigid diet.
The condition is stable, there are no improvements either for better or for worse. But the disease severely limits a person compared to his usual state.
Combined with the suit of Cups
8 of Swords combined with the suit of Cups - combined with the card: Do nothing, hoping for improvement
- in combination with a map : Limit yourself to a single route
- combined with the card: Feel obliged to smile at everyone
Business and finance, professional activities
Stability, manageability, controllability
The situation is stubbornly hopeless. There is simply no way out of it. Control over the situation is with external forces.
Ways to Increase Income (The Key to Increasing Income)
We are not talking about increasing income, we must try to maintain what we have. A prison break is not out of the question, but the card emphasizes that it is possible to survive and even improve your condition while in captivity. Naturally, in comparison with other prisoners. You can also become a voluntary hostage of the credit banking system, but this will not increase your income, but will only consolidate your servitude. No matter how you change your attitude to the situation, you cannot change it yourself.
General state of finances and trends
There is very little money. You repay debts, and crumbs are left for you, so as not to starve to death and ... take a new loan. The card is very slow: this negative state seems to last forever. Hopelessness.
Positive and negative impact of the card on income
You are in captivity, external or internal, what is the positive here? Absolutely everything that surrounds you hinders the receipt of income. There is a certain similarity with: you don’t like the job so much that no payment can compensate for the nervous costs.
And yet, these limitations force a person to focus on what is happening inside him. This can be a very cruel lesson in humility in life, and someone will become embittered, and someone will be tempered. He will be able to discard everything superficial, superfluous, and learn a lesson.
This situation is not similar to the situation, it is forced, not voluntary, but the result can be the same as with voluntary asceticism.
