As we get deeper into the suit of swords we start to see the consequences of abusing power. The 8 of swords reminds us of entrapment but we can't see what those swords are connected to. He may not be as trapped as we think. We are often emotionally trapped by our bad feelings. (Can also symbolize sickness or isolation) Freedom may be just off to the side.

Reversed: Frustration, despair and depression. Hard work yielding very little reward. Moving away from the problem rather than finding the solution.