Eight of Cups Tarot: meaning and combination with other cards

This card carries the meaning of separation and loss. The minor arcan Tarot card Eight of Cups is usually associated with making a difficult decision. To move forward, you need to leave something in the past, these are the rules. In this article we will look at the description and meaning in relationships of an upright and inverted card, interpretation and combination with other cards in layouts for love, health, career and work.

The Eight of Cups speaks of the need to leave the past for the sake of the road to the future.

The meaning of the card in a broad sense

The card from the Rider-Waite deck shows a man walking slowly away from the Eight of Cups. The moon shines brightly, and the man gradually moves away from the cups standing on the ground.

8 Cups from the Rider-Waite deck

In the distance we see a picturesque landscape: a river, mountains, forests, where a lonely wanderer purposefully heads there. At first glance, it seems that he renounces earthly blessings, chooses freedom, independence, and recluse. Or, on the contrary, he renounces temptations and follows the right path leading to happiness.

What draws the wanderer into the unknown: the cups are whole, not broken, everything is fine, why leave! The deep meaning of the card is revealed by the second name: Lord of Lost Success.

The symbolism of the Arcana is revealed by the following key phrases and words:

Refusal of routine, voluntary departure from the everyday hustle and bustle.
Revision of life values, plans, tasks.
Oblivion of dreams, denial of unnecessary, empty fantasies.
An alternative view of life, events, people.
Trying to part with what is burdensome prevents you from moving forward. Denial of traditional values inherent in consumer society.
Working on mistakes, global restructuring of the worldview.
Internal conflicts requiring solitude and concentration.

I don't consider the 8 of Cups card to be depressing, gloomy, full of hopelessness. On the contrary, it shows that everyone is capable of changing their life, looking at what is happening from a different angle. Make a list of important and unimportant things to do. Choose the path that will lead to the goal.

The moon, which shows the way to the traveler, is an ally and an enemy at the same time. In the incorrect light of a celestial body, it is easy to lose the path leading to happiness. But look closely, the traveler has a staff in his hand, and a knapsack behind his back. The man has thoroughly prepared for the trek along the thorny path; his chances of victory are high.

Meaning of the card in the upright position

In an upright position, the 8 of Cups card hints to the questioner that it is time to change his usual way of life. Arkan says: the time has come for transformation, sharp turns, responsible decisions. When the Eight of Cups appears in a reading, the fortuneteller should think about whether he is living correctly, whether it is time to put new emphasis.

The process of change will take a long time, it will be painful, painful, difficult, but it will happen of good will, without coercion.

The card makes you think about the meaning of life, prepares you for changes, and advises you to gain strength.

8 Cups from Tarot-93 deck

Another meaning of the card is conscious choice. An alternative that will have to be realized and accepted. The situations can be different: work or family, money or a favorite hobby. Remember, choosing is never easy, but one day you have to do it. The main thing is to approach the line prepared, without hysterics, tears, or unnecessary emotions.

The night twilight in which the hero of the Arcana travels symbolizes the darkness of the soul. Figuratively speaking, we set off on a journey through the labyrinths of the subconscious.

Reversed card meaning

The reverse meaning of the 8 of Cups is not as optimistic as the direct one. In the first case, we have before us a person who has made a conscious choice. He got ready to go, broke with the past, and took a step towards self-improvement. In the reverse position, the card says that you made hasty conclusions and chose the wrong road. Sometimes the Arcana Eight of Cups speaks of selfish motives that prompted a person to flee. The reverse position of the card clearly characterizes the expression “Burn everything with a blue flame!” Before us is a nature that, leaving everything to the mercy of fate, hastily runs away so as not to take responsibility.

Another meaning is marking time. A person is so attached to a measured lifestyle that he is ready to sacrifice his own happiness and development so that everything remains as before.

The neighboring cards will tell you which interpretation option to choose.

Pay attention to the wanderer’s “equipment”. The man travels light. He did not take anything unnecessary for the trip, only the essentials. And by throwing off the ballast and giving up unnecessary things, we will follow the destined path.

Training video on the direct and reverse position of the 8 Cups card during fortune telling:

Inverted position

In an inverted position, this lasso is more positive. It also carries with it the need to accept changes, but these changes are rather positive. So, a person who received this lasso should prepare for unexpected news or a gift.

The material side is clearly visible: the changes will help to properly manage the benefits that are now available. Strengthen, and sometimes even increase everything that is at your disposal.

Eight of Cups of the Universal Rider-Waite Tarot

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The meaning of the card when divining for business and work

Finance and work, what to expect when the 8 of Cups appears in the reading?

In the upright position the card means:

The need to change the field of activity.
Deterioration of the situation in the team: misunderstanding, envy, lack of mutual benefit.
The desire to change your life, to get away from a boring routine.

If we talk about the financial side of the issue, then the 8 of Cups means difficulties, a decrease in the standard of living. A new business is just beginning to bring in a small income; full monetary abundance is still far away.

In the reversed position, the Eight of Cups indicates that the person is uncomfortable where he works. Circumstances force him to change his profession and place of service. He himself does not want to do this, but he will have to come to terms with the situation.

Money is running out, and current activities do not bring moral satisfaction.

Description of the map

The card contains an image of a man who is heading to the monastery. He holds a staff in his hands, which helps him overcome the thorny path. The mountains represent the search for spiritual truths, and the staff represents will and wisdom. The red cloak is a symbol of travel and wanderings. And behind the hero are eight cups - as a symbol of past victories and successes. And despite his past successes, he needs to move on. His time has come!

The important point of this card is that a person according to it voluntarily decides to abandon his past life and start with a clean slate. Nobody is forcing him to do this. This in no way speaks of expulsion! He makes this decision himself. Because the time has come. Because further development is necessary.

It's time for an update. An eclipse symbolizes this. And even if this decision is difficult, you still need to pull yourself together and turn away from everything that once made you happy and gave hope.

The meaning of the card in relationships

In matters of love, the card is interpreted ambiguously. But the semantic load of the symbol often remains negative.

The need to break up, to end a painful, empty, unpromising relationship.
Having a love triangle that is about to fall apart. Neighboring cards will tell the fortune teller who will be left alone.
A crisis in a relationship, a brewing conflict, a need for a heart-to-heart talk.

In the reverse position, the card indicates indecision and unfinished action. She says that the choice is not easy for a person, he is in doubt, confusion, and thoughts.

Be sure to look at the cards that are nearby. Perhaps they will neutralize the negative aspects of the numerical Arcana of Cups. In any case, the appearance of this card in the layout does not bode well. Sadness, melancholy, missed opportunities, unresolved conflicts - this is what the 8 of Cups is in love scenarios.

The meaning of the Eight of Cups in various layouts

For career and work

A depressing atmosphere at work, a lack of incentive, a state of hopelessness, and upcoming difficulties.
Lack of progress in business, feeling of stagnation. A state where work is not a joy, but a burden. Situations when a person has grown professionally and his work has become uninteresting. Change of management or confrontation between employees, inability to continue working in a given team. The need to get rid of illusions and strive for new heights. The unpromising enterprise, which at first seemed successful, ultimately did not live up to expectations.

Some tarot readers interpret the Eight of Cups as positive changes that do not require effort. From this point of view, a person can safely rely on outside help. It is possible to change the field of activity. The card may also portend academic leave.

For finances and property

The Eight of Cups foreshadows leaving home, saying goodbye to everyday life. It also carries the meaning of getting rid of unprofitable projects and expensive rent. The decline of an enterprise, difficulties in the business sphere, the end of a period of prosperity and recovery. And also the reluctance to part with acquired wealth, the desire to hold on to what is already collapsing.

For love and relationships

The Eight of Cups Tarot meaning in relationships carries several different interpretations. To feel which one is most suitable in a given situation is not an easy task!

Situations, of course, are different, but its main meaning is the severance of relationships that were initially not strong enough, even if they were dear. The Eight of Cups does not recommend holding on to an alliance that has long since outlived its usefulness. We must accept this situation and do everything possible to make the separation as less painful as possible.
Very often, the card is a harbinger of a forced break associated with moving, when distance becomes an obstacle. There are also cases when the Eight of Cups speaks of a love triangle, where the third one is better off leaving, or of a situation where a person is burdened with secret connections.
And no matter how difficult it may be, it is time to leave this relationship in the past. Practice shows that in such situations, fate is on the side of a legal union, or one that was concluded before the secret relationship. Even if this connection brings greater satisfaction to a person, the card indicates that he will have to give up something pleasant. In rare cases, the card symbolizes cooling and poor satisfaction in a relationship.
The Eight of Cups may indicate that a person is embarking on a new path with some regret, only out of a sense of duty. But this duty is sacred and important to him. In the depths of his soul, he realizes to himself that the old life is no longer possible and a different time has come.
For example, if a person in the past was an avid bachelor, then the time has come to tie the knot, give up a carefree and cheerful life and take on a heavy burden of obligations, which, although he does not shy away from, they undoubtedly burden him. He understands what he will have to face in the future, but his decision is final and irrevocable, which leaves a stamp of sadness and melancholy on him. The card indicates a situation where a person completely breaks with the past and humbly accepts new important obligations. Which speaks of a change in consciousness, spiritual growth.

One of the ancient meanings of the Eight of Cups card is decency, rationality and observance of the rules of decency.

The Eight of Cups also indicates routine, apathetic feelings that it is time to end, even if this causes bitterness of loss. The card indicates the failure of relationships and marriages. The Eight of Cups suggests that a person is unable to change anything in this situation. Unfulfilled hopes push him to rethink and require decisive action. But there are some difficulties here, since dramatic changes require courage. It is not easy to part with the quagmire, because it pulls you into its net and holds you very tightly.

The Eight of Cups often indicates that much in a person is already in a fossilized state. Feelings and emotions are numb, blocked. For a family man, this card hints at regrets received in marriage, about failed happiness. When both partners experience a lack of something valuable and significant.

The person himself understands this well. This situation haunts him and keeps him in constant tension. The Eight of Cups reversed indicates a mistake that has already been made and advises you to think through everything well and try to look at life with different eyes. You need to start being more careful about what you have.

The card has a more positive attitude when it comes to love relationships. She says that the relationship is at the very beginning of development and it takes some time for the partners to get used to each other and learn to accept each other for who they are.

Perhaps we are talking about two strong and independent personalities who at first experience some difficulties in blending their characters. This is normal. Moreover, the Eight of Cups indicates quite reasonable and mature feelings that do not run counter to logic and reason. In this situation, love is not an obstacle in business relationships. Just like business relationships will not be an obstacle to love.

If the alignment is carried out on a partner or other person in whom the person shows interest, then it indicates impending coldness. The Eight of Cups advises moving love affairs to a more appropriate time. Their hour has not yet struck. It's better to wait for the right moment.

For health status

If the Eight of Cups falls in a health scenario, then the person needs to start recuperating. This card is a sign of weak energy and exhaustion of the body. The person clearly needs rest. In such a situation, a change of scenery will only be beneficial. The atmosphere he is in at the moment has greatly drained him. Relaxing near a pond or in the mountains will help you get energized. Most interpreters are inclined to believe that the sea will have the most beneficial influence.

One of the most unpleasant interpretations of the card is considered to be a state of depression or even suicide. But here everything is not so simple: a person cannot live, but he also does not want to take his own life. But you can draw such conclusions from the situation only after deeply studying the situation.

Dejection, helplessness, confusion. All kinds of escapes from reality, including with the help of narcotic drugs. The craving for overeating, the desire to fill the internal state of emptiness with frequent changes of partners. Anxious sleep, sleepwalking. In some cases, an unhealthy atmosphere full of viruses and negativity.

People and places

If a card appears as a significator, we can confidently say that this is a cold, distant and withdrawn person. "The thing in itself." This psychotype does not need noisy company; he is an introvert by nature. Tries to communicate less with people, while maintaining the appearance of good relationships. He cannot be called an egoist in the literal sense of the word, but the impulses of the soul are alien to such a nature. Don’t expect passionate confessions or romantic encounters from the owner of the Eight Cups. Don't try to penetrate his mind, he will always keep his distance.

When locating a location, think about the classic map image. Most often, closed institutions and secluded places pass under it. It could be a prison yard or an island lost in the ocean. Equally, these places fall under the definition of privacy.

Psychological condition

In the upright position, the card indicates a state of mild depression. Melancholy either lets go of a person, or falls with triple force. There is no constancy and peace of mind. You are tired, says Arkan, if you don’t give yourself a break, everything will end sadly. Under the map are suicidal thoughts, groundless experiences, broken hopes and lost illusions.

8 of Cups from the 78 Doors Tarot deck

There is only one way out - to break with the past and go on an adventure, taking with you only what you need.

The reverse 8 of Cups is still worse. Obsessive thoughts of committing suicide, persistent depression, depressed state of mind.

Basic knowledge of psychology will help the diviner understand what the client's situation is. What meaning of the Arcana fits the description of his condition.

The video is dedicated to how to easily remember the meanings of the numerical Arcana:

Board card

The power of habit creates stagnation in our lives, forcing us to act by inertia, without focusing on results. To escape from the quagmire of everyday life, you need to radically change your destiny, leaving the past behind. You are carrying the burden of outdated relationships and debts, like a suitcase without a handle: “it’s hard to drag, and it’s a pity to leave.” Leave lightly, turning onto the road to happiness.

A full description of the deck can be read in the article “Classical Tarot” by Rider-Waite: Code of Wisdom

Classic combination with the Major Arcana

8 of Cups, Lovers and Tower

Let's consider how the Major Arcana influence the depressive meaning of the Eight of Cups.

The Jester (Fool) symbolizes the desire to constantly change places. A person constantly needs to move. He is not attached to anyone, he easily and naturally gives up his usual way of life.
The magician speaks of maturity, informed decisions, the right choice of path, and determination.
The High Priestess advises to seek support from above and develop intuition.
The Empress symbolizes a woman who will soon appear in a man's destiny. If they tell fortunes to a lady, then the cards advise you to work on your image, gain self-confidence, and listen to your inner voice.
The Emperor recommends that the questioner go in search of a new job.
Hierophant - you are overgrown with unnecessary dogmas, seek the truth, learn new things.
Lovers promise adventures on the personal front.
The chariot symbolizes a journey, a long journey.
Strength and the 8 of Cups advise you to start improving yourself and gaining knowledge.
The hermit symbolizes withdrawal from reality. Literally, voluntary imprisonment.
The Wheel of Fortune warns that everything is possible in life, the situation will change very soon. Neighboring cards will tell you which direction. Option: change your place of residence, move to another city, country.
Justice - go in search of truth.
The Hanged Man warns that he will soon have to sacrifice something in life.
Death - changes are coming in life. The transformation begins.
Moderation advises taking your time, not making hasty decisions, and taking a balanced approach to all issues.
The devil symbolizes temptations, slippery slopes, dangerous hobbies and connections.
The tower warns that the questioner has embarked on a path leading to self-destruction and degradation.
The star advises to follow your dreams.
The moon represents illusions, delusions, apathy and lethargy. You probably chose the wrong path, but this will not become known immediately.
The sun is the search for your “I”.
Court - use all the opportunities that fate gives.
The world is a long journey with no hope of returning.

Personal Description

The attitude is decisive, but without enthusiasm.
In this case, there may be a twofold manifestation of the emotional state: the first is a feeling of apathy, helplessness, the second is a state of extreme determination, but under the guise of sadness and despondency. In both cases, a depressive mood will be felt. According to Crowley's description, the “devastated” Eight of Cups card quite naturally follows the Seven of Cups, symbolizing the joy of life, pleasure, and fulfillment of desires. There comes a moment of “sobering up,” the bitterness of loss, which forces you to turn to the resources of your soul.

Positive features

The dropped card indicates that the person in front of you is observant and quite reserved. He may seem modest, soft, timid. But in fact, such people are “grated rolls”. The experience of past years has led them to behave very carefully and prudently.

The person who follows the call of this card is quite decisive. He is guided by higher powers. It is they who haunt him in his old place. You need to have enough courage to leave your familiar places and go towards the unknown. This is a voluntary departure from temptation.

It is very important here not to miss your opportunities destined by fate. Otherwise, extreme wariness and suspicion can play a cruel joke on a person. When setting out on a journey, you need to believe in the best, with the hope of happiness.

Here is a practical man. He knows how to interact harmoniously with his environment, accepts and follows social rules, and at the same time retains a certain neutrality. The ancient interpretation of the meaning of the card suggests that it is human nature to live only for today, forgetting about the past.

Negative traits

Among the people of the Eight of Cups, there are also those who prefer to let go of the reins and give in to the flow. They tend to wander aimlessly. Such people, as a rule, are not classified as professional travelers.

On a deeper level

The Eight of Cups develops an internal need to get out of a stagnant state and go in search of new sensations. The map contributes to the beginning of a new round of development. And this is not easy, sometimes you need to sacrifice something.

For Freemasons, the Eight of Cups symbolizes the rite of initiation into the sacraments. This means a final departure from the past familiar life. A person consciously chooses a thorny path and plunges into himself.

To some extent, the Eight of Cups resembles the Hermit card. It also depicts a wanderer in a cloak who went towards loneliness and spiritual enlightenment. But the Hermit is more balanced and organic. Self-denial is also present in it, but there is no longing and grief for the past, like the Eight of Cups.

The card has a connection with astrology. The first decade of Pisces is ruled by the planet Saturn. And this develops the desire to go on a search for spirituality. Calm acceptance of the twists of fate, understanding and humility.

People born during this period are based on their subjective feelings. They are attracted to everything unreal, sometimes existing only in their imagination. They are distinguished by restraint, balance and despondency. But this gives them the opportunity to maintain their individuality and not be influenced by external factors. Saturn tests a person's endurance and ability to endure loneliness. It reveals everything that is unstable and false.

Classic combination with the suit of Pentacles

8 of Cups, Four and Nine of Pentacles

Money suit of Pentacles and Eight of Cups: what does the combination of these cards promise to the questioner?

Ace recommends going to work.
A two indicates that it is time for the questioner to change his usual environment. Look at the world more broadly.
Three speaks of opportunities, prospects, and cash flows.
The Four promises stability, but does not recommend being greedy.
Five symbolizes the difficult path to the goal.
Six – searching for a person who will help financially.
Seven – depressed state, depression.
Eight – transition to a new place of work.
Nine – search for a stable income, part-time job.
Ten is a return to basics.
Page - training, a trip for knowledge.
The knight advises moving towards the goal without delay.
Queen - commercialism.
The king is financial independence.

Inner meaning

The 8 of Cups is a breakthrough card. Previously we saw a breakthrough in the chariot - but this is a stormy joyful breakthrough. There is also a breakthrough in the 6 Swords chart - a journey to new shores. In the 8 of Cups, this breakthrough is like a sad, but inevitable, farewell.

Ideally, the 8 of Cups gives us the ability to feel when something has already lost its vitality, when there is no longer any point in resuscitating it, and when something that once made us happy is close to destruction - we need to be able to let it go with gratitude in our hearts. The ability to recognize this moment and the ability to move on is the essence of the Eight of Cups.

Classic combination with the suit of Cups

Nine, Eight and Five of Cups

How the 8 of Cups behaves in combination with cards of its suit.

Ace - the search for mutual feelings.
Two - unrequited love.
Three symbolizes a trip to visit family or good friends.
The Four recommends staying at home and refusing a tempting invitation.
Five indicates that the questioner’s life path will be full of grievances and disappointments.
Six recommends mending relationships and restoring broken ties.
Seven indicates problems with alcohol, drugs, addiction to earthly pleasures.
Nine advises going in search of happiness and mutual feelings. The neighboring maps will tell you how this journey will end.
Page – recommends accepting a lucrative offer.
The Knight and the 8 of Cups guarantee new experiences.
Queen - search for a soul mate, harmony, mutual understanding.
The king - the questioner needs sympathy.

Combinations

The correct interpretation of the Eight of Cups lasso largely depends on which cards lie next to it in the layout. Let's consider combinations of this card with the major and minor arcana.

With the major arcana:

Jester - moving, desire to change place of residence.
Magician - a new way of thinking.
Priestess – addiction to addictions or search for truth.
The Empress is the desire to make a dream come true.
Priest - searching for the meaning of life, thinking about your life path.
Lovers - new relationships, flirting, dating.
Chariot - travel, relocation, business trip.
Strength is the desire for self-improvement and development.
Hermit - renunciation of worldly joys, restrictions on freedom.
Wheel of Fortune - moving.
Justice is the search for truth, the protection of one’s interests.
Hanged Man - giving up something important in favor of a loved one.
Death is a farewell to the past.
Moderation is the search for harmony.
The devil is temptation.
Tower - accident, accident, self-destruction, suicide.
Star - search for one’s “I”, change of sphere of activity.
The moon is an unstable state of affairs, the unknown.
The sun - the emergence of new opportunities.
The world is a journey, a search for your destiny.

With Wands:

Ace – new work, creativity.
Two - planning the future, dreams of traveling.
Troika – a trip for work.
Four - returning home.
Five – conflict, stress.
Six – meeting with like-minded people, implementing ideas.
Seven – overcoming obstacles.
Eight – conflict with family.
Nine is a test, overcoming which happiness is achieved.
Ten – failure, exhaustion.
Page – thirst for knowledge, inspiration.
The knight is a challenge to himself.
The Queen is an assistant in business.
King - meeting an influential person, finding your “I”.

With Cups:

Ace – search for love.
Two is not mutual feelings.
Troika – meeting with a loved one.
Four – refusal.
Five is a disappointment.
Six - old acquaintances and connections will come up.
Seven – indecision.
Nine is the search for happiness.
Ten – lack of harmony in relationships with your significant other.
Page - accept the offer.
Knight – lack of positive emotions and impressions.
Queen – loneliness, searching for a soul mate or friend.
King - misunderstanding on the part of people around him.

With Swords:

Ace – inspiration, search for ideas.
Two - hopelessness of the situation.
Three - loneliness.
Four – exhaustion, the need to gain energy.
Five – a damaged reputation.
Six – the desire for wealth and success.
Seven – mistakes and spontaneous decisions.
Eight – awkward situation, difficulties.
Nine is a disease.
Ten is the end of a life stage.
Page – receiving important information.
A knight is a surprise, a gift, a meeting with an old acquaintance.
Queen – divorce, severance of ties, independence.
The king is the desire to get to the truth.

With Pentacles:

Ace – lack of money.
Two - the need to move.
Three – the desire to prove oneself.
Four – an unstable situation in business and financial sphere.
Five – experience, trials.
Six – searching for useful connections.
Seven – exhaustion, illness.
Eight – training, change of place of work.
Nine – unstable financial situation.
Ten - meeting with relatives, arriving home.
Page – the desire for knowledge.
Knight - the desire to fulfill desires.
Queen – prosperity, desire to achieve success.
The king is financial independence.

Classic combination with the suit of Swords

8 of Cups, Ace and Seven of Swords

How will the 8 of Cups behave if there are cards of the air element – Swords – nearby?

An ace in this combination symbolizes the end of the crisis and the search for non-standard ideas.
A two indicates that the situation is hopeless; try to compromise to avoid losses.
Three - broken hopes, alienation of friends.
The Four advises you to gather your strength.
Five – problems.
Six – leaving, escaping into the unknown.
Seven advises to be careful; problems are possible due to the hasty actions of the questioner.
Eight indicates a difficult situation, a difficult situation.
Nine symbolizes nightmares, a painful state.
Ten - everything will end soon.
Page of Swords - you will learn a secret, it will change your life.
A knight is sudden news, the appearance of a person who was not expected, events are developing rapidly, nothing depends on you.
The Queen speaks of an imminent separation. Divorce is possible for spouses.
The king advises not to panic, to listen to common sense.

Card of the day

The meaning of the Tarot 8 of Cups is a lasso that reflects the path of the fortuneteller. This can be a positive direction - towards success, victory, self-realization, or the absence of such aspiration. But even in this case, there is still a chance to change your life path for the better. On this day, do not miss the opportunity to correct the situation, engage in introspection, distance yourself from feelings and affairs, go to the unknown. Decide for yourself what is important to you in this life.

Board card

Don’t be upset if drastic changes have occurred in your life, don’t cling to the past. It's hard to leave what is dear to us and go into the unknown. It is necessary to hope for a better future, not hide from new opportunities, and not miss a chance.

Classic combination with the suit of Wands

8 of Cups, Two and Six of Wands

Wands and 8 of Cups: how the card manifests itself when Staves appear nearby.

Ace advises looking for a place in life.
Two recommends deciding on plans and setting priorities.
Troika – travel, possibly a business trip.
Four - returning home after long wanderings.
Five - before leaving, end the relationship, set priorities.
Six is a company of like-minded people.
Seven advises defending your own point of view. Don't leave until all issues are resolved.
Eight - escape.
Nine promises serious challenges, but promises that success awaits you ahead.
Ten - to live at the limit of feelings, capabilities, nerves.
The page recommends going in search of joy, inspiration, and beauty.
The knight symbolizes a sudden departure, which is more like flight.
The Queen is another woman to whom a spouse can go.
The king is a familiar man with whom it is pleasant to spend time.

Council of the Eight of Cups

Kart advises to be understanding of your past, remember it, but still leave it behind. A person needs to go in search of his own path, which will lead to growth. Some events need to be looked at from the outside, and to do this you need to get out of your comfort zone. New lands, experiences, people can help you reassess and rethink.

The Eight of Cups also advises you to put aside your modesty and try to take advantage of favorable opportunities. Warning: Don't run away from the situation. Although at first glance it may seem that escape is the only correct decision. But that's not true

Importance in health matters

In the upright position, the card says that the questioner is exhausted and needs rest. Take a vacation, go to distant countries where no one will disturb your peace.

Problems occur under the Arkan:

sleep disorders;
depression;
depression;
sleepwalking;
alcohol addiction.

In the reverse position we see a worsening situation. If in the first case the person can really be helped, then in the second the situation is sad. The cards say that you work your butt off, and compensate for your fatigue with unhealthy hobbies.

The card advises not to be sad about the past; it is easy to part with boring people and outdated things. Decide to make radical changes, do not regret what you have done, because once you remove your head, you don’t cry over your hair.

The 8 of Cups is a card of escapism, unconventional approaches to life, change and rebellion.

The main thing is not to regret anything later.

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The meaning of a reversed card

In the old days, the Eight of Cups reversed was interpreted very positively. A person was predicted to prosper, great luck, pleasure from life, dizzying success, jubilation. As a rule, it was about an event that the person already knew about.

The card could also foreshadow unexpected large and expensive gifts. Because the influence of Saturn is felt here, and, as you know, it is characterized by scope and scale. It is quite possible that the person asking intends to give someone a gift. The Eight of Cups indicates good luck in the material aspect. Especially if the basis is high thoughts (help, charity).

Sometimes an inverted card foreshadows a change in field of activity. New love is also possible. As a rule, this applies to those who have just separated from their partner, but still retain the need for strong and vibrant feelings.

At the present time, interpreters interpret the inverted Eight of Cups as a reluctance to accept the current situation, namely, a refusal to break off outdated relationships. Or a person has recently changed his life and now regrets what he did, that he did not value what he had enough.

The Eight of Cups reversed can also indicate a journey without purpose or meaning. As well as refusal of well-deserved rest and travel. When it is difficult for a person to live according to certain rules and laws, and he tries to get away from the framework and boundaries that are imposed on him. But he does this aimlessly and without much enthusiasm. Another interpretation of the inverted card is retribution, cleansing.