Requiem Arcana II: 8 of Swords

The 8 of Swords in the tarot symbolizes feelings of restriction, entrapment, or limitation. It reflects a sense of being mentally or emotionally confined, often due to self-imposed beliefs or fears. The figure on the card is usually blindfolded and surrounded by swords, symbolizing how the obstacles may seem insurmountable, but in reality, there is a way out. The card invites the querent to recognize that their limitations are more mental than physical, encouraging them to release self-doubt and take action to free themselves.