Eight of Swords
The Artwork
Another moment of rest on an arduous intellectual journey, the mind's flowering shown at the center of the card.
What This Card Means
A time for quiet contemplation and awareness. Witness without judgment the beauty of what you've accomplished up until now. Bask in the rays of what's been unabashedly achieved.
The Archetype
Rest on an arduous intellectual journey, the mind's own flowering held at the center without being picked apart or judged. This is a rarer psychological move than it sounds: Jung noted how hard it is to simply witness one's own accomplishment without the inner critic immediately finding fault.
A Practice For Today
Look honestly at something you've achieved today and let yourself feel good about it, without immediately listing what's still missing.
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