Eight of swords

Eight of Swords
The Eight of Swords, often called "The Test," usually pictures a warrior running a gauntlet, subjected to harsh examination, who finds out just how tough he is or isn't in the process.

The Eight of Swords
The Lord of Shortened Force
Divinatory Meanings
The Nine of Swords
The Lord of Despair and Cruelty ...

56. Eight of Swords.--Sickness, Calumny, Criticism, Blame; R. Treachery in the Past, Event, Accident, Remarkable Incident.
57. Seven of Swords.--Hope, Confidence, Desire, Attempt, Wish; R. Wise Advice, Good Counsel, Wisdom, Prudence, Circumspection.

herself to one geographical area and approaches the deck via the art of such cultures rather than as catalog of their spiritual commonalities and differences. Many of the images are obviously RWS spin-offs. (See Three of Wands and Eight of Swords.) ...

See also: Light, Sword, Swords, Reading, Symbol