Additional deck interpretation:
The Eight of Swords points you towards a path of trying to escape the feeling of a being a victim as you continue your journey through the seventy-eight passageways of growth.
This is the level on your continuous cycle of change when you may be suffering from mental confusion because of someone else's actions. You might put yourself in a self-imposed prison of helplessness or close yourself off from others and temporarily wallow in self-pity.
You might feel helpless because you cannot not find an exit sign. You feel there is no escape, no way out because you may be stuck in an extreme emotional pain that you brought upon yourself and it's possible that you lack the confidence to do what you need to do - leave a situation or a relationship that is not good for you.
The Eight of Swords indicates a period of being stuck in limbo, boxed in and feeling mentally trapped. You may become your own worst enemy by making excuses as to why you cannot leave a bad situation.
Numerical Number 8: This is the number of power and personal achievements and provides the urge for you to use your power to make changes in order to achieve personal goals.
When the time is right, you will see the bigger picture and gather the courage to ride the wave to success, or pull away and find a new wave to ride.
The Element of Air: The Eight of Swords is associated with the elemental air qualities of the planet Mercury (how the mind works) and the zodiac sign of Gemini. The combination of Mercury in Gemini makes you feel trapped, unable to see the exit sign to escape a personal/professional relationship that is not good for you.
Probable Outcome: Your current situation might make you feel helpless, that you have no options, or you have no where to go, so you stay in an abusive, unfaithful, or unhappy relationship that takes your self-confidence away.
Perhaps you are judged by family members who pick on you because you do not meet their standards.
Maybe you are unable to focus on your work because you are not happy with your personal life or your job is too overwhelming and stressful.
You might feel trapped working in a family business.
Possible Outcome: You are gaining clarity about your situation and understand you are not helpless, you do have options.
You might have a plan in the back of your mind and are close to taking your first steps to leave an abusive, unfaithful, or unhappy relationship that takes your self-confidence away.
You might be looking for a job because you are sick of being judged by family members, or you are not happy working for the family business, or your current job is too overwhelming and stressful.
Then again, you might not be able to channel the energies of the Seven of Swords into your life at this time. You probably still have more planning to do before you can take your first steps to leave your situation.
Timing: The Eight of Swords predicts that an important thought is turned inwards to solve a problem. This event may occur in the next hours or days to come.
