For the John Dickson Carr novel, see The Eight of Swords.
The Eight of Swords is a Minor Arcana tarot card.
Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games. In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes.
Symbolism
The Eight of Swords is associated with feeling trapped, being restrained and being hopeless.
References
- ^ Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7.
- Huson, Paul (2004). Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage. Vermont: Destiny Books. ISBN 0-89281-190-0.
- "Eight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning". The Tarot Guide. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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