In our attempts to escape the rut of self-defeat that characterizes the Seven of Swords, the Eight of Swords finds itself stuck in a never-ending stream of questions. These questions are sometimes helpful to illuminate issues that may come in the way of your plans, but other times can just distract you, or create more fear and doubt. If you look hard enough, you can find a reason for anything, as well as a reason against anything. In this card, the mind runs in circles, creating anxiety. The Eight of Swords describes analysis paralysis; your mind is so active that it is working against itself.