Eight of Swords

Eight of Swords

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Eight of Swords

Palo Verde , Scleranthus & Blue Corydalis

Card Minor ArcanaJupiter in GeminiAir

I release any limiting beliefs that no longer serve me.

Over Analyzing MindConfusionSelf-imposed Limiting BeliefsExcessive ThinkingSelf BondageIsolationScattered MindNon-Trusting Mind
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The Meaning

This card represents the mind that is trying to do too many things at once and has dispersed its energy in a way that leaves one depleted, isolated and feeling hopeless. It is the over analytical mind that analyzes things to such a degree that it creates doubt, interference and confusion.  It has a quality of vacillation and lack of clarity in deciding between two options.  This state is one where you have imposed self limiting beliefs and thought patterns, in essence it is self imposed imprisonment. 

 There is hope, and you truly are not alone.  You have the power to release yourself.  The work to be done at this time is to trust and wait.  You do not need to make any decisions right now.   Meditate and bring yourself back to a state of stillness and quiet, as this will support you best at this time. Allow yourself the freedom that comes from releasing thoughts.  It is time now to walk away from those self limiting beliefs and to create a new way of moving in the world.  Trust in the universe and know that it is always working for you and with you.  When you allow yourself this freedom, clarity and decisiveness will come to you effortlessly.  All wisdom comes from a place of non-thought.   

Let your mind settle and get quiet. From that place of inner stillness ask to be open to the freedom that exists when you release the limiting beliefs that hold you back.

The Plant Medicine

Plants chosen for their ability to open the heart, restore trust, and activate the creative life force.

  1. Palo Verde
    Parkinsonia microphylla
    Foothills Palo verde is a flower that will bring inner stillness by bringing the mind to a quieter place.  It helps us find perfection within ourselves, just as we are without being over judgmental of ourselves or others.   When we feel overwhelmed with our emotions we can go to this flower for help.
  2. Scleranthus
    Scleranthus annuus
    Schleranthus flower essence will help with indecision between two options.  It will allow you to reconnect with your intuition and choose simply and decisively.  
  3. Blue Corydalis
    Corydalis flexuosa
    Blue corydalis, helpful for trusting in the Universal path, releasing the need to direct the path and instead wisely co-creating with it.  Relax into this knowing.

Published in Taschen's Library of Esoterica: Plant Magic