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

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.

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 The Magician card and 8 Of Swords card together in particular.

The The Magician 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 The Magician and 8 Of Swords mean together?

If The Magician and The 8 Of Swords were to appear together in a reading, it would suggest that you are limiting yourself in some way. Perhaps you have built up a lot of mental barriers which are preventing you from achieving your goals. It’s important to break down these barriers and start taking inspired action. Otherwise, you will remain stuck in the same place.

In terms of health, this combination of cards could suggest that you are not giving your body the attention it needs. Perhaps you are not eating well or exercising enough. It’s important to start taking care of yourself physically as well as mentally. Otherwise, you will not be able to achieve your full potential.

In a relationship, this combination of cards could suggest that you and your partner are not communicating as well as you could be. Perhaps you are not sharing your feelings or needs with each other. It’s important to start communicating openly and honestly. Otherwise, your relationship will suffer.

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 The Magician 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 The Magician mean?

For health, The Magician Tarot card means staying focused and creative in order to turn your health visions into reality. It also means taking inspired action to improve your health and well-being. By staying focused on your health goals and taking action to achieve them, you can enjoy improved health and vitality.

For finances, The Magician Tarot card means using your creativity and focus to manifest your financial goals. It also means taking inspired action to improve your financial situation. By being clear about what you want to achieve financially and taking steps to make it happen, you can create the financial abundance you desire.

For relationships, The Magician Tarot card means being open to new possibilities and using your creativity to bring your vision of relationship success into reality. It also means taking inspired action to improve your relationships. By staying focused on what you want to achieve in your relationships and taking steps to make it happen, you can create the lasting love and connection you desire.

What does 8 Of Swords mean?

Health: The 8 of Swords suggests that you may be feeling trapped by your own health issues. You may feel like you are constantly battling an uphill battle, and that there is no way out. This can lead to feelings of isolation and depression. If you are in a relationship, this card can suggest that you may be feeling neglected or unimportant. Finances: The 8 of Swords suggests that you may be feeling restricted financially. You may feel like you are stuck in a rut, and that you will never be able to get ahead. This can lead to feelings of frustration and despair. If you are in a relationship, this card can suggest that financial problems may be causing tension. Relationships: The 8 of Swords suggests that you may be feeling isolated in your relationships. You may feel like you are stuck in a cycle of arguments and that you will never be able to resolve your differences. This can lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair.

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 The Magician and 8 Of Swords has helped you.