The Minor Arcana in Tarot is a supplement to the Major Arcana. If the meaning of the Major Arcana is a general direction, then the Minor Arcana is the highlight of the details. It can let us clearly know where problems will arise. Next, let’s take a look at the analysis of the Eight of Swords in the Tarot card.
Card explanation
Eight swords stand on the ground, distributed around the woman in red. , surrounding her in it. Not only was the woman surrounded by swords, she was also tied up and her eyes were blindfolded. (This is similar to the Two of Swords) Five swords are located in front of the castle on the right side of the picture, and the other three are on the right side of the woman, two at her side and one in front of her. The woman was wearing a V-neck red robe. She stood upright, with white cloth strips wrapped around her body several times, and her hands tied behind her back. The posture of the woman's feet is actually very special. Her right foot is on the ground and her left foot is in the water, which is very similar to the image of the Temperance card. They also touch upon the conscious and subconscious, and span the realms of reality and spirit.
The ground is a piece of muddy, red soil, and the low-lying areas are filled with water. The water flows here from afar. The woman is dressed in red clothes, indicating her passionate temperament, but she is bound by the silent white, and her shackled mood is visible. The red clothes and white bandages, and the entire scene is a contrasting red and white color scheme with almost no other color. There is also a castle in the background, which is gray-white overall with a red top, which represents high spirits and is opposite to the color of the woman.
The sky and the castle walls are gray-white, and the mountains in the distance only indicate that the terrain is higher, which is why the water flows here. The woman was tied, blindfolded, and surrounded by a sword. She was in a terrifying situation, but the danger was over and she could walk out again. Although I have hit walls everywhere, I now dare not move forward and refuse to break free, which means I am trapped in a cocoon. However, as long as you are willing, you can open the shackles and get out of the predicament. This is a temporary bondage rather than a permanent imprisonment. This picture of the Eight of Swords is very famous, and it is also a very original picture in the Waite Tarot deck. It has almost become a classic picture, and it is an important picture indicator in psychology, art and literature.
Card meaning interpretation
Another very interesting card. The hint on the Eight of Swords represents being restrained, or It is being deceived. Maybe in some situations, it is very straightforward to think that maybe this kind of restraint or deception is caused by the environment or other people, but this is not the case. Let's take a look at the most interesting part. The constraints and blindness on the Eight of Swords are entirely caused by myself, and I have enough ability to get rid of the constraints, but I am unwilling to leave such a situation. To a certain extent, it feels a bit self-abuse, or maybe I am assuming that an unknown force will bind myself, making it impossible for me to break free., it can also be said that you don’t trust yourself and put yourself in a somewhat ridiculous hypothetical safe space, just because you are afraid that you will be hurt.
Oriental meaning
In isolation, a new life of struggle begins, and then it sinks.
There is bad news.
There are accusations and slander against you all around.
Being bound and losing freedom.
There are always disputes in life.
The Eight of Swords is a trapped card. The character in the picture is trapped in the sword and the mud. The safe place in the distant castle is far away, and it is covered. Her eyes and the cloth wrapped around her body indicate that she is trapped in thoughts. The powerful effect of thoughts limits her ability to move. She was carefully feeling the feelings in her heart through the water marks on the ground, trying to find a way to get out of trouble. The sharp swords next to her may be suggestions from others, or thoughts and comments in her own mind. However, these thoughts, opinions, and suggestions did make her more trapped and trapped in a stalemate. In a troubled mood, I don't know what the right direction is, and I can only explore it a little, but I am afraid of being hurt, and I show a sense of powerlessness, fear and withdrawal.
Corresponding to the meaning of all aspects of life
Love: Time can change everything. If your relationship encounters setbacks at this time, it is best to The method is to calm down and wait for things to change. Remember that acting hastily will only make the situation worse.
Wealth: Because your layout is not broad enough, your performance in gathering wealth is slightly inferior. If you want to develop, you must abandon those self-limiting thinking.
Career: The development of your career is in a quagmire, and you feel awkward in dealing with unexpected problems. But are you someone who can be defeated easily? Spend some time looking for a plan, and the problem can be easily solved.
Appearance: Prefers red or orange in clothing. Although dazzling, his style is conservative.
Health: Pay more attention to the occurrence of lesions in the respiratory tract and chest cavity, which implies that asthma is more likely to occur, because the Eight of Swords means that it is difficult to breathe under pressure.
Reverse meaning
Get rid of the constraints and gain freedom.
The crisis is over, and you can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Life has begun again.
The Eight of Swords reversed, emerged from the situation of tens of thousands of swords, gained relief, thought clearly, knew how to go, what to do, and my mood gradually improved. Be cheerful, open your mind, get out of the predicament, and move towards the future direction and goals. The Eight of Swords in reverse position means that you can take it upon yourself to remove your own constraints, re-establish your self-confidence, and be willing to face problems. It can also be said that,I have removed the hypothetical safe zone in my heart, and opened my heart to accept the external reality. To a certain extent, this reversed card also represents a new start, or preparation for not moving forward.
Corresponding to the meaning of all aspects of life
Love: Floating clouds cannot block the sunshine forever. Now you can finally open the eyes of your soul to see thing. The worst is over, you must release yourself from the limitations of the world, and your love will be able to stop falling and rebound.
Wealth: Throwing away the traditional baggage is more likely to lead to success, but it requires a lot of hard work and acceptance of tests. It can be said that all hardships come with joy.
Career: If you were stuck in business due to dissatisfaction in the past, now is the time to get rid of it. Correspondingly, you should let go of your old beliefs and start over. A new force continues to support you towards success.
Appearance: Plain and elegant clothing will be your preferred outfit, giving people a dignified feeling.
Health: Maintaining a happy mood can help improve the condition, and respiratory diseases can also be controlled. You want to stretch your muscles, but be careful not to push too hard.
