Nine of Swords | Eight of Swords
Nine of Swords
Imagery: A person sits up in bed. Nine swords are neatly arranged behind them. A blanket with roses and astrological symbols covers their legs.
The Nine of Swords is a card of stress, anxiety, and worry. Usually, this worry is about things you have no control over. The blanket is a reminder of the larger picture and to take comfort in the overall cosmic order.
Eight of Swords
Imagery: A woman is blindfolded, loosely bound, and thinks she is surrounded by swords even though she is not.
The Eight of Swords is about thinking that you are helpless and that the situation is hopeless. However, all it requires is action on your part to shift the energy and improve things.
You have two difficult “mind” cards for October, but how October actually unfolds is up to you. Watch your thoughts. Avoid negative thinking. If a situation feels impossible, step back and review all your options. There will be ways around or through it that will help you realize the power that you have to control and create your own life.
Keywords for October:
Think positively, take control