Obstacles

8 Swords

The woman in the center is bound by cloth and her eyes covered.  There are 8 swords surrounding her pointing toward her.  Yet in the bottom corner, there is a lamp signifying that something is going to be brought into the light and brought into the darkness despite the storm ranging behind her.  The 8 swords are blanced in number with 4 on each side.  one interpretation of the number 8 is a balance and success in workign against the odds.

You may be feeling bound by obstacles in your life right now and that you are being "hit" from every angle.  There is hope though signified by the lamp which is going to bring light to the dark.  Don't feel discouraged despite the turmoil going on around you.  Hold fast and when you are ready, remove the blind fold from your eyes.  It is then that you will see the lamp and the light; you will know how to proceed to stop the attacks you are feelng.  Be patient.  Take the time you need.  It will not happen all at once.  It is hard work taking the blinders off and oftentimes it is very difficult and risky when you have much at stake.


This resonates for me today as I am feeling emotionally attacked and torn between a multitude of feelings.  I know that a solution will not come today and that it will take time and work to remove that which has me blindfolded and keeping me from seeing the possible danger surrounding me.  I am also experiencing a difficulty in keeping my thoughts and life balanced but, again, I have some work to do.  It will not resolve itself in a day, but it will in time.  Take courage.  Be patient.  Have a willingness to remove that which keeps you bound.

How do you interpret the meaning of 8 of swords?  How does it resonate with you??