The Eight of Swords speaks to a time of paralyzing indecision. You may feel so caught between choices that you are unable to move forward or back. Although external forces may be blocking your way, the inability to act is primarily rooted in your mind. Fear is your captor; self-criticism and self-doubt are the ties that bind you. And there may be other emotional undercurrents at work that you haven't been willing to confront.

Despite feeling overwhelmed, it's time to shrug off your victim status and invest yourself in the outcome of your situation. Watch out for the voice that says, "I just can't do it, I give up." Trust yourself and start putting one foot before the other on the path to freedom. Once you cast off your inner bonds, movement may be easier than you think.