Eight of Swords and Queen of Swords

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Eight of Swords and Queen of Swords cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Eight of Swords and card Queen of Swords

When the Queen of Swords and the Eight of Swords appear upright together, it creates an interesting combination. On one hand, the person has the ability to think critically and uncover the truth, but on the other, they may feel internally restricted. This combination can indicate a problem of self-limitation due to overly critical thinking. For instance, the person might be too harsh on themselves and limit themselves because of their own criticism.

Combination of reversed card Eight of Swords and card Queen of Swords

If the Queen of Swords is reversed and the Eight of Swords is upright, it creates a combination where a person may be too critical and harsh on themselves, limiting their potential. It feels like the person acts against themselves, creating unnecessary problems. This can manifest as setting unrealistically high standards and restricting their freedom out of fear of not meeting them.

Combination of card Eight of Swords and reversed card Queen of Swords

When the Queen of Swords is upright and the Eight of Swords reversed, the person has the ability to think critically and see the truth, but tends to self-pity and self-torment. The person may set high standards but fails to achieve them, causing suffering. This can manifest in constant self-criticism for failures and an inability to accept mistakes.

Combination of reversed card Eight of Swords and reversed card Queen of Swords

If both cards are reversed, the person tends to self-criticism and self-pity, which can lead to unproductiveness and stagnation. They might set unrealistically high standards and suffer from their inability to meet them. This can result in constant self-criticism for failures and an inability to accept their mistakes, causing them to stay in place and unable to move forward.