Eight of Swords
CARD EXERCISE A woman in bondage and blindfolded standing between 8 swords. If she makes a wrong move the sharp knives will surely hurt her. On the background is a castle on top of the hill. The woman is standing near the sea. It must have been low tide but there was still water left on the sand. It can also be observed that a slow wind is blowing her hair. Someone must have tied her although not that tight. Although she can actually loosen up the bondage, she just chose not to. Is it because she wants to punish herself for something she thought she did? Or she wants to give the person the satisfaction of doing what that person wants her to be? A feeling of hopelessness? Submission? ******* Helpless thoughts, limiting beliefs, inner critic, excuses, victim mentality The Eight of Swords is a card of feeling trapped or limited. When this card shows up you are probably thinking that you have no viable options available. You ...