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    Eight of Swords — illustration from The 4th Tarot
    Minor Arcana —

    Eight of Swords

    Bandha (बन्ध)

    Bondage

    Eight of Swords. Your prison is self-created—the swords don't actually touch you. Blindfolded, she imagines her prison, but we are in prison and don't know it. The ego creates its cage from false beliefs. The ropes are loose, the ground is soft. Remove the blindfold and walk free. Practice presence: what beliefs bind you that aren't actually true?

    Keywords

    Restriction
    Confusion
    Powerlessness
    Victim mentality
    Personality
    Individuation

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