Eight of CupsTarot Card Meanings
Lord of Indolence (Abandoned Success)
Lord of Indolence (Abandoned Success)
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Themes and Keywords: Confusion and self-undoing. Treasure hunts abandoned.Loss of heart. Culpability. Sloth. Spiritual depression. Giving up or transcending.Resignation. Impediments over time. Stagnation. Introspection. Decline and melancholy. Disinterest. Renunciation. Dark night of the soul. Wandering the labyrinth.
Element: Water Zodiac Signs : Pisces Healing Crystals : Emerald Eight of Cups Keywords
UPRIGHT: Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism. REVERSED: Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away. Numerology8(eight)
Kabbalistically, eights are associated with Mercury’s wanderlust. In traditional Numerology, 8 symbolizes Saturn’s often self-destructive impulses. In the Eight of Cups Tarot, you are cautioned to take a close look at your motivations. |
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EIGHT OF CUPS DESCRIPTION
The five cups in the bottom row of the Eight of Cups suggest that you’re still reeling from the aftershock of past tragedies and losses. But look at the top row! Divided into two and one, it’s clear that you have learned some important lessons in the process.
For example, you have learned about connecting with people in empowering ways. You have also learned something about the nature of pure joy.
The Moon in the night sky of the Eight of Cups is urging you to seek a more spiritual path. However, the wanderer’s red cloak suggests that your decision to drop everything may be too rash.
For example, you have learned about connecting with people in empowering ways. You have also learned something about the nature of pure joy.
The Moon in the night sky of the Eight of Cups is urging you to seek a more spiritual path. However, the wanderer’s red cloak suggests that your decision to drop everything may be too rash.
UPRIGHT EIGHT OF CUPS
In a reading, the Eight of Cups card implies a sense of dissatisfaction with your current circumstances – perhaps even the world at large. But being fed up with the way things are doesn’t necessarily mean that you are after spiritual truths.
The catch is that you’re very close to accomplishing very important goals right here. So the timing is rather tricky. The thing is that you may already be on your grand quest and that those impossible tall cliffs in the distance are just another distraction from your real journey.
While the hiker in the Eight of Cups Tarot is walking across smooth terrain, he can still turn around. But halfway up those rock walls, he’ll be on his own. The 8 of Cups often means that you will choose to leave a situation that is no longer working for you - whether that's a relationship, a job, or a neighborhood. There may be some sadness involved, but in general, this separation is in your best interests.
The catch is that you’re very close to accomplishing very important goals right here. So the timing is rather tricky. The thing is that you may already be on your grand quest and that those impossible tall cliffs in the distance are just another distraction from your real journey.
While the hiker in the Eight of Cups Tarot is walking across smooth terrain, he can still turn around. But halfway up those rock walls, he’ll be on his own. The 8 of Cups often means that you will choose to leave a situation that is no longer working for you - whether that's a relationship, a job, or a neighborhood. There may be some sadness involved, but in general, this separation is in your best interests.
General: Know that renewed good times lie ahead for you. If your "gut" is telling you that you really need to get out of a relationship, job, or living arrangement, trust yourself.
Instead of this coming out of the blue or someone or something leaving you, it usually means that you are the one who will make this choice. Very often one door has to close behind you before the next door in front of you can fully open.
Work: Your current job may no longer be appropriate for you. You may be feeling bored or under-appreciated. Think long and hard about which is best; trying to fix things where you are or moving on.
Either option can work for you. One thing is for sure, though, things are not going to change for the better on their own. If you're dissatisfied, get specific on what changes would need to happen for you to be happier where you are. If it's unlikely or impossible to change those things, then get moving on finding yourself a new position.
Love: You may decide that a long-term relationship is going to end. If you are sure about this, don't wait for the right time, as there will never be a good time to tell someone that the relationship needs to be over. Don't jump headlong into a new relationship; give yourself some time and space to be on your own, first.
Finances: If you are utterly miserable in your current line of work, don't let the security of a regular paycheck tie you forever to the job; but look before you leap before getting out.
Health: Stress may be getting to you and causing health problems. Be sure that you are paying adequate attention to diet, exercise, and sleep. Keep a positive attitude.
Instead of this coming out of the blue or someone or something leaving you, it usually means that you are the one who will make this choice. Very often one door has to close behind you before the next door in front of you can fully open.
Work: Your current job may no longer be appropriate for you. You may be feeling bored or under-appreciated. Think long and hard about which is best; trying to fix things where you are or moving on.
Either option can work for you. One thing is for sure, though, things are not going to change for the better on their own. If you're dissatisfied, get specific on what changes would need to happen for you to be happier where you are. If it's unlikely or impossible to change those things, then get moving on finding yourself a new position.
Love: You may decide that a long-term relationship is going to end. If you are sure about this, don't wait for the right time, as there will never be a good time to tell someone that the relationship needs to be over. Don't jump headlong into a new relationship; give yourself some time and space to be on your own, first.
Finances: If you are utterly miserable in your current line of work, don't let the security of a regular paycheck tie you forever to the job; but look before you leap before getting out.
Health: Stress may be getting to you and causing health problems. Be sure that you are paying adequate attention to diet, exercise, and sleep. Keep a positive attitude.
REVERSED EIGHT OF CUPS
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The Eight of Cups reversed in a reading reminds you that as you reflect on your current situation and what’s truly important, confusion slowly gives way to clarity.
As you begin to see the light, you know it won’t be much longer until you have gained the strength and wisdom to make a difficult decision. The sense of dissatisfaction of the upright Eight of Cups is still there, but you now have a better understanding of what’s causing it. When the Eight of Cups is reversed, it often suggests that you are ready to leave a situation that’s no longer working for you. You may have decided that your current job no longer meets your needs. Chances are, you are already looking for a new one. But instead of just not showing up for work one day, you are resolved to give your boss that two weeks’ notice. If a friendship is coming to an end, you may decide to have a heart-to-heart talk with this person first. It’s better than not answering his calls without telling him why. General: When the 8 of Cups reversed appears, it's important to keep reminding yourself that good times lie ahead for you. If your "gut" is telling you that you really need to get out of a relationship, job, or living arrangement, trust yourself..but think long and hard, first. Look before you leap and weigh all the pros and cons, if at all possible. Work: You may be feeling a powerful urge to get out of your current work situation when you draw the reversed 8 of Cups. There is a reason why you are feeling this way; don't disregard your feelings, but at the same time you don't have to move, immediately, either. "out of the frying pan, into the fire," is a real danger now. Talk it over with someone you trust before making plans to go. Love: You may be feeling as though you want to end your long-term relationship if you are in one. Sometimes when we are challenged in relationships, the difficult parts are the parts that we need to stay with. Yes, you might ultimately end up leaving. If you are looking for love, this is a time to get engaged with the world in whatever way you can. Do not stay home and feel lonely. Go make someone feel better and your loneliness will dissolve in a flash. |
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Finances: You may be thinking that you can't take one more day in your current situation, but the truth is that you can and you don't want to "go off half-cocked." Take a slow, methodical look at your financial situation, consider the actions that you must take, and then take them. Get advice. This process will take more than one day.
Health: With the reversed 8, stress can be feeling as though it is overwhelming you. Know that you can handle it. Take a while to center yourself and to really examine how your attitudes may be affecting your health and wellbeing.
You are not trapped. You do have control over your thoughts. Empowering yourself can make great strides to improving your health.
You are not trapped. You do have control over your thoughts. Empowering yourself can make great strides to improving your health.