Eight of Cups
The Eight of Cups symbolizes departure, relinquishment, and transition, urging a detachment from current situations to pursue emotional satisfaction elsewhere. It points to living in alignment with one's truth and instincts and often prompts walking away from jobs, relationships, or friendships that lack fulfillment. Although the querent may worry about causing pain to others, the card indicates that deep down they recognize the choice is right for their well-being. Reversed, it warns of hesitation to move on—stemming from fear of change or reluctance to confront inner truths—which can lead to prolonged discontent or stagnation.
Keywords
Short meaning:
This card symbolizes departure, relinquishment, and transition, often suggesting the necessity to detach from current situations and pursue emotional satisfaction elsewhere.
Expanded meaning:
The Eight of Cups signifies living in alignment with one's truth and instincts, often prompting individuals to walk away from unsatisfying situations. The reader may have recently departed from a job, relationship, or friendship that lacked fulfillment, or they might be contemplating a significant decision. While they may harbor concerns about causing pain to others, deep down, they recognize it's the right choice for their well-being.
Reversed meaning:
When reversed, the Eight of Cups suggests hesitation to move on from unsatisfying circumstances, possibly due to fear of change or hurting others. It may indicate a reluctance to confront inner truths or make necessary transitions, leading to prolonged feelings of discontent or stagnation.
Visual Description
A cloaked figure walks away from a row of eight cups arranged in the foreground, carrying a long staff and looking toward a large glowing moon. The landscape is rocky with ledges and strange coral-like plants in pinks and greens, and a river or pool winds through the scene. The sky is dark and swirling with concentric rings around the moon, suggesting motion or a portal. The figure wears a red cloak and blue garments and moves toward distant cliffs and a waterfall under moonlight.
Dreamscapes tarot
💜 Please support creators. Buy official decks.
ℹ️ Disclaimer
All card images and descriptions are taken from public sources. They are used for review purposes only. All rights to these images and descriptions belong to their creators. If you believe there is a copyright infringement, please contact us at [email protected].