Eight of Swords tarot card meaning

What this card represents

Upright

Eight of Swords highlights movement and focused effort within thought, truth and conflict. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Reversed

Eight of Swords reversed can point to blocked, delayed or excessive movement and focused effort within thought, truth and conflict. Slow down and identify what is distorting the situation.

In love

In love, Eight of Swords brings movement and focused effort into the area of thought, truth and conflict. Look at reciprocity, timing and what is actually being expressed between you.

Love when reversed

In love, Eight of Swords can show a blocked or exaggerated form of movement and focused effort. Notice how thought, truth and conflict is shaping the bond before you react.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of Eight of Swords relate to something I can actually do?