Thank you for the tarot reading, my friend. The 8 of swords certainly reflects a feeling of being stuck or trapped in life's challenges. It can be challenging to navigate these difficulties but as you mentioned, we always have the capability to take control over our own lives despite seeming obstacles in our way.

Though we should remember that breaking free from those illusions and challenges is not always easy, it is by using our own inner strength that we keep advancing towards freedom - financial or otherwise.

Thank you again for sharing that message with me!