Drawing Judgment Card And 8 Of Swords Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

  • By: Reece
  • Date: 10 January 2023
  • Time to read: 9 min.

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

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However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the Judgment card and 8 Of Swords card together in particular.

The Judgment card and 8 Of Swords have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does Judgment and 8 Of Swords mean together?

The combination of The Judgment tarot card and The 8 Of Swords tarot card can signify being at a turning point in your life and having the opportunity to make a final decision. It encourages you to look at the choices that have led to self-imposed restrictions and isolation, allowing you to be honest with yourself and others and to accept responsibility in order to break free from these limitations. The card also speaks to having a sense of clarity about your life’s purpose and having the courage to pursue it. In this way, it can be a wake-up call, encouraging you to become aware of the restrictions you put in place and to make a conscious effort to break free from them in order to live a life of purpose.

The meaning may differ depending on what you are asking. Here are some common questions and their possible meanings

What does Judgment and 8 Of Swords mean together for your love life?

The Judgment tarot card and the 8 of Swords tarot card, when taken together, suggest that it is time for a final decision in your love life. You are being asked to take a deep look at yourself and your current relationship, to consider whether it is still a healthy and fulfilling one, or if it is time to move on. Now is the time to ask yourself what your purpose is in life and what it truly means to you to be in a loving relationship. It is possible that you have been standing still in your relationship and not making any progress, and this card combination encourages you to take action.

At the same time, you may be feeling self-imposed restrictions and isolation in your relationship. You may have been giving too much of yourself and not receiving enough in return, or feeling as if you are stuck in a particular pattern or situation in your relationship that you can’t seem to break out of. This card combination is urging you to break free from these restrictions and liberate yourself.

The Judgment tarot card and the 8 of Swords tarot card together can be a wake-up call for you to bring clarity to your love life. It is time to answer the hard questions and make the difficult decisions. It is time to take action and move forward on your path to true love, or to accept that this relationship is not what you need and embrace a new one.

What does Judgment and 8 Of Swords mean together for your finances?

The Judgment tarot card and the 8 of Swords tarot card together represent a period of clarity and assessment when it comes to your career and finances. It is time to take a hard look at the decisions you have made in the past and come to a final conclusion. The Judgment card suggests that you are coming to an important conclusion about your life’s purpose and you may be facing a wake-up call about where you want to go in the future.

The 8 of Swords suggests that self-imposed restrictions when it comes to your finances and job are creating a kind of internal prison. You may be feeling stuck, unable to break through the barriers you’ve put up for yourself. It’s time to recognize the obstacles holding you back and break through them. Consider how you may be limiting yourself and figure out ways to expand or shift your boundaries.

It’s important to realize that although this could be a difficult period, it is also a very important one. By reaching a clear understanding of your career and finances, you can start to move in the direction of success. Take the Judgment card’s call to action seriously, and use this time to assess where you are and make smart decisions about the future. Allow The 8 of Swords to be a reminder to let go of what is limiting you and embrace what is possible.

What does Judgment and 8 Of Swords mean together for your health?

The Judgment tarot card and The 8 of Swords tarot card combined in the context of health suggest that it is time for you to assess the current situation of your health, take stock of what you have and make a clear, informed decision regarding your next steps. This may involve freeing yourself from any self-imposed restrictions or negative thought patterns that are limiting you and holding you back from achieving your full potential.

Now is the time to take charge and make changes that will allow you to reach your highest potential. This could involve taking a more proactive approach to your health and wellness, such as eating better, exercising more, and investing in self-care. It is also important to stay mindful of your mental and emotional health, and to seek out any support you may need to help you in the journey.

On a deeper level, this card combination may be pointing to a more spiritual awareness of your health, and an understanding that part of living a healthy life is finding your life’s purpose. Your life’s purpose can be found in the moments of mindfulness and connection that come when you are fully present in your body, mind and spirit.

This card combination is a wake-up call for you to take a step back, reflect on the current state of your health, and create a plan of action that will help you reach your highest potential. By understanding and working within the boundaries of your current health, you can take a more holistic approach to your health and find clarity in your life’s purpose.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

  • The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
  • The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Things are a bit tricky for this combination, as Judgment and 8 Of Swords mean different things. The cards are unsure about your question, or the answer to the question has not yet been decided.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does Judgment mean?

Health:

The Judgment Tarot card is associated with clarity and final decisions. When it comes to health, this card can be a wake-up call to focus on our well-being. It can be a reminder to take responsibility for our own health, to pay attention to our diet and lifestyle, and to take proactive steps towards healing and transformation. It can help to assess whether our current habits are beneficial or detrimental to our health. This card can also help us to look within and uncover any deep-seated issues that might be blocking our path to total wellbeing.

Finances:

The Judgment Tarot card can be a signal for financial change. It can emphasize an opportunity to make a shift in our financial plans and strategies. This card can prompt us to take a closer look at our finances, to reflect on our spending habits, debts, and income, and to take a step back to more realistically assess our financial situation. It can be a call to set up a budget and formulate a plan to make more conscious decisions about our finances. It can also provide an opportunity to reflect on our values and explore ways to sustain ourselves in a more meaningful way.

Relationships:

When it comes to relationships, The Judgment Tarot card can be a reminder to take a deep look at our relationships. It can help to assess whether our attachments are beneficial or detrimental. This card can help us to uncover any unresolved issues that may have been lingering beneath the surface and to gain clarity in our relationships. It can provide the opportunity to make decisions that reflect our values and our needs as individuals. It can also be an opening to open up communication, to ask for what we need and to create healthy boundaries to protect ourselves.

What does 8 Of Swords mean?

Health

The 8 of Swords Tarot card can represent health issues related to self-imposed limitations and restrictions. It suggests that someone is not listening to their body’s needs and is not allowing themselves to take care of their health. This could manifest as physical ailments or emotional issues, or both. This card can also signify being too hard on oneself and feeling like one is not allowed to take the necessary time and effort to nurture their physical and mental health.

Finances

The 8 of Swords Tarot card can mean financial limitations and restrictions that are self-imposed. This could mean that someone is not allowing themselves the freedom to make the financial decisions and investments that are necessary for their long-term success. This card can also signify a fear of spending money and an unwillingness to take risks with investments.

Relationships

The 8 of Swords Tarot card can indicate that someone is putting up emotional walls and holding themselves back from relationships. This could mean that someone is not allowing themselves to open up and trust others or to get too close to anyone. This card can signify that someone needs to take a step back, assess the situation, and look at the bigger picture to be able to create meaningful and fulfilling relationships.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw Judgment and 8 Of Swords has helped you.

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