Eight of Swords

    

                                               Tarot of the Magical Forest                                              

    Numerical value: 8 represents water element, quality of cleansing, deep understanding, balancing between outer and inner world. Together with cups it gives 2 times water – or the world of another side. The card represents the need of balancing the feminine and masculine energy (Yin- Yang), connection with higher self.

Archangel who rule number 8 are Jeremiel, Raziel.

Eight can mean as number: expansion, evaluation, priorities, movement.

     The representation of 8 of Swords is related to illusion of being caught, being bounded or attached to something. That can be situation or person. The card depicts a girl standing and tied up with a rope of her own illusion, she is feeling trapped, but in reality her feet are free to walk, if she finds inner strength. She doesn’t see her surroundings and she looks inwards. She battles her fears.

This cards can mean being vulnerable and exposing your weaknesses to others. Feeling bound to someone. Waiting for the rescue to come, self-limiting believes.

Its important that she is blindfolded, but her feet are free. If she wishes, she could walk away. That means her mind is creating illusion of entrapment.

Key words: 

   feeling trapped 

   mental imprisonment

   being helpless 

   Stuck in the middle

   Time to look inwards 

   Insights 

   Cocoon wrap around her symbolizes transformation, period of inner preparation, transition, state of mind. This card shows very well feeling of powerlessness, being tied, restrictions, inability to act in a situation. The blindfold of the woman (in suit of Magical Forest -a cat) points out to 1. inability to see clearly the outside environment or situation, feeling stuck; and in the same time: 2. ability to tune into Higher mind and consciousness, to have inner dialogue, time for powerful insights, Third eye opening. That`s how this card brings the positive power. 

She cant see things clearly, lack of information; but also she can look within, and contemplate. The eight swards around her can symbolize fence, prison and protection, as well as restricted environment. 

The card radiates gloominess, depression, and neutrality.

Spiritual message: Take back your power, don’t allow yourself to be a victim. Concentrate on the light, not on the darkness. You create for yourself trap of illusions.

Planets: Mercury (work of Mind) in Gemini - which is in its power. 

Kabbalah: Belongs to the Sephira Hod (Splendor), Mental active force; Lord of Shortened Force. 

Nina Lea-nour *

Angel`s medium 

Reiki master