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Eight of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Eight of Swords speaks of being trapped by your own thoughts, fears and limitations. In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck the sky above the girl looks like a diagram: there is a way out, but she cannot see it because of the blindfold.

  • helplessness
  • self-limitation
  • fear
  • anxious thoughts
  • trap
Element
Air
Suit
Swords
Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Eight of Swords combined with the suits

How Eight of Swords affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Air and Fire are friendly elements. Next to the Wands, the Eight of Swords gains support: the theme of thoughts and decisions is complemented by the theme of energy and action.

Cups

Air and Water are neutral elements. Next to the Cups, the Eight of Swords keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of feelings and relationships.

Swords

Next to other cards of its own suit, the Eight of Swords grows stronger: the theme of thoughts and decisions sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.

Pentacles

Air and Earth are opposing elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Eight of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.

Eight of Swords and the Major Arcana

Eight of Swords and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Eight of Swords and The Lovers mean?

A relationship in which the person feels trapped.

What does the combination of Eight of Swords and Death mean?

Release after something comes to an end.

What does the combination of Eight of Swords and The Sun mean?

A way out of the trap, freedom.

How does Eight of Swords behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the Eight of Swords speaks of being trapped by your own thoughts, fears and limitations. In Heinrich Pangrau’s deck the sky above the girl looks like a diagram: there is a way out, but she cannot see it because of the blindfold.