Eight of Swords

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Eight of Swords Oppression is symbolized by the Eight of Swords. You may be feeling trapped and alone, unable to see your way through to a solution. The castle in the background suggests the authority figure that you may feel is keeping you down. The swords are the opposition that is keeping you where you are. Look closer. Could you be keeping yourself there? Notice that the woman in the picture does not have her feet tied, nor are the swords blocking her way. You have been free to go all along. The oppressor in your life may actually be real, but you must not give away your power. You may be feeling that it’s time to move on. Trust your inner voice. Return to Tarot Meanings to see more cards! Illustrations and images from the Rider Tarot Deck reproduced by permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright © 1971, 1982 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. The Rider Tarot Deck ® is a registered trademark of U.S. Games Systems, Inc. The world's largest source of tarot and cartomancy is U.S. Games Systems, Inc. A catalog may be obtained by contacting the company at 179 Ludlow Street, Stamford, CT 06902, Fax: 203-353-8431 or call 1-800-544-2637. All chapters and graphics copyright © 2006 by Salem Tarot, except where work is reproduced with permission. Our permission is required to reproduce any portion of this site. Everything you see here is protected by both mundane law and law of cause and effect.