Let me tell you about a recent experience I had with tarot cards. It’s not something I normally do, but I was feeling a bit lost and decided to give it a shot. I got a deck and started messing around with it, you know, just trying to figure things out. I was particularly stuck on this one card, the Eight of Swords. It shows a person all tied up and blindfolded, surrounded by swords. It looked pretty intense, and I wanted to figure out what it meant.
So, I started doing some digging, reading about the Eight of Swords. This card, from what I gathered, is all about feeling trapped and restricted. Like you’re stuck in a bad situation and can’t see a way out. I found out that this card is about feeling like you’re stuck because of your own thoughts and fears. And, it’s like, you’re a victim of your own mind.
I spent a few days thinking about this card. I’d pull it out, look at it, and try to relate it to my own life. I realized I was feeling pretty trapped in my job. It wasn’t what I thought it would be, and I felt like I couldn’t leave because I needed the money. It was a real “stuck between a rock and a hard place” situation.

Then, I read about the reversed meaning of the card. Apparently, when it’s upside down, it means breaking free from those self-imposed limitations. It’s like waking up and realizing that you’re not as trapped as you thought. That was a real eye-opener. I started thinking, maybe I’m not as stuck as I think. Maybe there are other options, other jobs, other ways to make a living.
- I started looking at things differently. Instead of focusing on why I couldn’t leave my job, I started thinking about what I could do to change my situation.
- I updated my resume, started looking at job postings, and even reached out to some old contacts.
- It was like taking off that blindfold in the card. Suddenly, I could see all these possibilities that I hadn’t seen before.
The Realization
This whole experience with the Eight of Swords, it was like a wake-up call. It showed me that a lot of times, we’re the ones holding ourselves back. We create these prisons in our minds and convince ourselves that we’re trapped. But the truth is, there’s almost always a way out. You just have to be willing to open your eyes and look for it. Also, I found the Three of Swords mentioned somewhere, and it seems related to betrayal. Thankfully, I didn’t have to deal with that, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Now, I’m not saying I’ve got it all figured out. But I’m definitely feeling more hopeful. I’m taking steps to change my situation, and I’m not letting my fears hold me back anymore. It’s a process, you know? But at least I’m moving forward. I don’t know what is “The Eight of Swords as a person” for others. But I do know, it is not me anymore.