Interpretation

Funny thing about that 8 of Swords tarot card is that if you ever read any interpretation of it, they always point out that even though she looks like she's blindfolded and bound and in pretty dire straits, the binds are not that tight and, if she's careful, she can use those blades that surround her to cut away the ropes and free her hands, then take off that blindfold and see she's got a clear path to walk away to freedom.