Hi Christin! As part of a larger spread, I asked the question, What does he want from me? And pulled 5 of Pentacles and 8 of Swords. Huh??
Since I think it's safe to assume he does not want bankruptcy, financial ruin and social exile from me, I am thinking more of the companion in hard times, someone standing by you when everyone else shuns you, etc. aspects of that 5 of Pents, but this 8 has me really stumped, and all I can think it could mean here is something like blind devotion, overlooking someone's faults, not walking away no matter what happens...?
He is definitely not a sadistic needy jerk who wants me to feel helpless, trapped and at his mercy, so what?? Am I missing something? Does anyone have any further thoughts on this 8 in this context? I've drawn it a few times recently in answer to completely different topics and questions (love, work, intentions, etc.) I don't like this card!