Five of Swords and Eight of Wands

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Five of Swords and Eight of Wands 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 Five of Swords and card Eight of Wands

Five of Swords upright and Eight of Wands upright – this is what it means. Victory and achieving a specific goal combined with rapid progress and a drive for action. This could relate to a work project or a personal initiative. However, victory might come at the expense of others, so keep that in mind. Rapid progress might mean you overlook obstacles in your path. But be careful not to burn bridges.

Combination of card Five of Swords and reversed card Eight of Wands

The combination of the Five of Swords in an upright position and the Eight of Wands in a reversed position means the following. On one hand, there's a sense of victory and achievement, but on the other hand, there's a feeling of stagnation, obstacles, and delays. This might relate to a work project that started well but now faces hurdles. You may need to review your strategy or wait until the situation becomes clearer.

Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and card Eight of Wands

The Five of Swords reversed and the Eight of Wands upright indicate that despite internal doubts or fears, there is a strong desire to move forward and overcome all obstacles. This may relate to personal life or career. There might be a sense of failure or loss, but there is also a strong drive to keep going and achieve the goal. It's important to remember your feelings and listen to your inner voice.

Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and reversed card Eight of Wands

The combination of the Five of Swords reversed and the Eight of Wands reversed indicates a sense of failure or loss, as well as a feeling of stagnation and obstacles. This could relate to personal life or a work project. You may feel that nothing is going as planned and that there are obstacles in your way. But remember, sometimes you need to accept difficulties and view them as opportunities for growth and development.