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Eight of Swords

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Eight of Swords from the Rider–Waite tarot deck

The Eight of Swords is a Minor Arcana tarot card.

Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games.[1] In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes.[1][2]

Symbolism

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The Eight of Swords is associated with feeling trapped, being restrained and being hopeless.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7.
  2. ^ Huson, Paul (2004). Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage. Vermont: Destiny Books. ISBN 0-89281-190-0.
  3. ^ "Eight of Swords Tarot Card Meaning". The Tarot Guide. Retrieved 26 August 2024.