self-sabotage; powerlessness; entrapment

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Eight of swords breaking free of the mind’s prison

Eight of Swords

Queen of Cups and Eight of Swords

You're sure their sympathy is sincere and heartfelt, but you'd be happier if you could get some practical assistance instead.

Eight of Swords. Art by ffffjd, from Meme Tarots.

Feeling trapped, isolation, paralysed by fear or anxiety. Totally not fine.

"No one could recognize him with his face hidden behind the mask, and he didn't want to be recognized." 天官赐福

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Eight of Swords: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality

Lined Ver

'Eight of Swords' log in, sexualize an old woman, log out

Turns out vaggie is gonna take up a large portion of the suit of swords. So, 3 cards.

Fourth tarot card in this fandom! This time, for our favorite spider boy- Angel Dust, as the Eight of Swords.

Feat Moth Swords, and that's as far as I'll go to draw Valentino. Urk, that guy.

Explanations under the cut! Fair warning, this will mean referencing Angel's situation in the show. So, the trigger warnings apply.

Upright, the Eigh of Swords reveals that you feel trapped and restricted by your circumstances; your options are limited, with no clear path out. You might be in an unfulfilling job (with those fucking, too long shifts...), in debt (owning, maybe, your literal soul to someone else), or in an abusive relationship. (let him go, Valentino.) But you would notice that the figure on the card, while surounded by swords seemingly trapping them, is not as restricted as you might think: there are still options available to you, if you look for them (I mean, wouldn't be so satisfying to ask your very-powerful-friends to just squash an annoying bug...). There is a way out, no matter how hopeless the situation seems to be. Keep hope! Others may offer you their help, or there may be an alternative solution you haven't fully explored... I mean, if you're redeemed, he would not be able to get to you anymore.

The card also serves as a warning: your thoughts are no longer serving you. You may be stuck in a negative pattern of thoughts, only leading you to feel more stuck and hopeless as time passes. It might lead you to turn to drastic measure to escape the situation you're in (such as, trying to break yourself). It is time to get out of your head and let go of those thoughts; change them, and you can start changing your reality. Replace negatives thoughts with positive ones! You're a loser, baby. So what? You're not alone in this. Trust yourself. You can do it.

Reversed, the card evokes the same pattern of negative thoughts; you can however add a feeling of inadequacy. You don't feel like you deserve the good things happening to you, or the help offered. You are prone to negative self-talk, and to self-destructing behaviour. You feel trapped not only because of your situation, but also because everytime you try to do something, your inner critic tells you why it's wrong or not good enough- so you give up trying altogether. But! The Eight of Swords Reversed can also mean that you're starting to release yourself from negative patterns and belief systems. You can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel: you made it through difficult times, and while it may not be over yet, you're now open to change, actual change, and self-acceptance. Acknowledge the options in front of you- and maybe tomorrow will be a fucking happy day in hell!

And that's it for today! Four cards for the fandom, done. Next one will be the darling, sweet couple that is Ozzie and Fizzarolli... and then, we'll see! Either some Charlie x Vaggie, or the pathetic TV man himself. Hope you enjoyed your read!

The Eight of Swords is self-created hell, a learned helplessness that leads to all the terrible things in our life. We could easily change our habits and break these bonds we have forged for ourselves, quite easily in fact, but we choose to remain in our own punishment.  

Day 22: Weapon

Eight of Swords from the Divine Canine Tarot

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The Swords Tarot gifs

Major Arcana Wands Cups Pentacles

Eight of Swords and Ten of Swords

Oh dear. You were overthinking things again, and got all stuck, and it ended badly.

Eight of Swords. ​Art by Alexandria Huntington, from The Children of Litha. 

charlotte's art history tarot - eight of swords

Art: Saint Catherine of Alexandria – Caravaggio

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