Eight of Swords - Strength
something you could not prevent
something you could not - Eight of Swords
prevent - Strength
Eight of Swords says 'can't' more than any other sentiment: can't be done. Something you could not do because you were 'tied up.' How often we use phrases like 'my hands are tied.' She can't wriggle out of the bonds because those swords, eight of them, are only tip deep in mud so the swordsmen are still close by.
Strength is spiritually skilled so threats don't make it all the ...