Eight of Cups
The Eight of Cups signifies recognizing that a current situation no longer serves you and choosing to leave it behind to pursue deeper emotional fulfillment. This card acknowledges the pain or sense of loss that can accompany departure, while framing the act as a necessary step toward self-discovery and growth. Key themes include escapism, transition, withdrawal, and disappointment, pointing to both the need for change and the emotional costs involved. When reversed, it cautions against being paralyzed by fear of the unknown, hopelessness, or confusion that can prevent forward movement.
Keywords
Animal
Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)
Meaning
You may have realized that your current situation isn't working for you, and are deciding to leave it behind. It may feel like a loss to you, but take this process of moving on as an opportunity for self-discovery.
Keywords
Escapism, change, transition, disappointment, withdrawal, abandonment
Reversed Keywords
Fear of the unknown, hopelessness, confusion
Visual Description
Under a full moon a lone seagull glides away from a dark, misty seascape framed by two rocky headlands. Eight ornate cups float or stand across the scene in three staggered tiers: two near the top, two at mid-level near the cliffs, and four aligned along the waterline. The sea reflects the moonlight and a narrow channel leads toward a distant rock outcrop on the horizon. Soft clouds and low fog obscure details beyond the nearby shore.
Anima Mundi tarot
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