Minor Arcana · Swords
Eight of Swords
Upright
Feeling boxed in — the bonds are looser than they seem once you look closely.
Reversed
A new angle frees you; the door was never truly locked.
For reflection and encouragement — a gentle lens, not a prediction.
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