In the Tarot deck, each card is unique, and its meaning is difficult to understand after reading just a couple of words about it. In addition, in different layouts and with certain combinations, the lasso can have completely different meanings, even sometimes the opposite. No less important is the position in which the card falls out - upright or inverted. In this article, we will consider the meaning of the Eight of Cups in the Tarot and its combination with other arcana.
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The first thing to do before you start interpreting a card is to look at it carefully. On the Eight of Cups, we see 8 bowls standing on a stone, a narrow funnel with water and a person going up somewhere. In some books on tarology, there are references to the fact that the man in the picture goes to the monastery. Another important detail is the staff in his hands. So, it symbolizes freedom of choice. In other words, a person goes up only because he wants to. Another important detail is the solar eclipse. Besidesthe bowls that a person leaves are empty. All of these details are incredibly important when interpreting a card.
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The main meaning of the Eight of Cups in Tarot:
- changing priorities and goals,
- search for the spiritual "I",
- major life changes.
The man with the staff, depicted on the map, rises up in order to search for something new, unknown. The Eight of Cups means that the fortuneteller should leave the affairs with which he is currently busy. Perhaps he chose the wrong direction for himself. In particular, the lasso has such a meaning if it falls into the position of the past. It is very important to pay attention to the fact that in the image a person takes a rather decisive step. He doesn't look back and doesn't regret it. The meaning of the Eight of Cups (Tarot) in divination for the future depends on the cards that will stand nearby. In general, we can conclude that in the near future a person will expect big changes. What he is currently doing will not work, and he will have to leave it.
Meaning of the Eight of Cups in relationship spread
The suit of the Chalice itself is a spiritual sphere that is responsible for feelings and emotions. The main meaning of the Eight of Cups in the Tarot in relationship layouts is a departure from old feelings. Most likely, problems have already begun in a couple. They accumulated more and more, and now it's time to get away from it. If the fortuneteller does not have a soulmate, but this card falls out to him, this is a good sign, since a period of loneliness is coming soonwill end. It is very important that the card symbolizes not just some events in the life of the questioner, but his actions. The reversed Eight of Cups in a relationship means that a person has hidden fears in a relationship with a loved one.
Professional & Finance
Despite the fact that the Cups belong to the spiritual realm, they play a crucial role in divination for work and finances. So, definitely, the lasso indicates that at the moment, in order to improve your affairs, you need to make some efforts. Most likely, for professional activities, such changes will be beneficial. We must not forget about the spiritual realm. If a person succeeds in normalizing his moral state, all his affairs will improve significantly. The Eight of Cups card also informs the fortuneteller that all changes will be painful for him. In itself, leaving will be quite sad and difficult. However, this does not mean that a person is in trouble. In fact, he just needs to go through this stage of life in order to improve his financial situation.
The inverted Eight of Cups in divination for work means that you need to change your attitude towards it. In fact, a person has set his priorities wrong, and it is for this reason that he is pursued by a losing streak.
He alth Sphere
If this card appears in the he alth scenario, then it clearly indicates the psycho-emotional state of a person. Most often, the Eight of Cups denotes sadness, longing,prostration. A person, as it were, is still at the very bottom, he does not see the way up. The solar eclipse, which is depicted on the map, symbolizes that soon new plans, dreams and goals will come into a person's life. The Three of Cups and the Eight of Cups in a he alth spread can mean finding a new path, and when combined with the Five of Cups, a deep depression. In general, this lasso is the middle between the collapse of all hopes and the search for a new goal.
Combination with the Major Arcana
The meaning of the Eight of Cups largely depends on the cards that are nearby. Of course, remembering all the designations at once is quite difficult, but with careful analysis, you can find that such meanings are a combination of the meaning of both cards.
So, in combination with the lasso Strength, it means that the time has come for decisive action. By itself, the Eight of Cups symbolizes upward movement, the need for change. The Strength card only emphasizes that this is really important for a person, and most importantly, that he has enough vital energy for this.
If Death falls nearby, then a person should leave his past. After all, the Major Arcana itself indicates the end and completion of affairs. The Eight of Cups, combined with the Death card, symbolizes parting, loss of hope, failure of plans. Arcana advises to carefully reconsider your present and leave in the past what bothers you.
Arkan Court in the alignment shows that it is necessary to make an informed decision, and the Jesterindicates frivolous intentions. With the Tower card, the combination of the Eight of Cups in the Tarot is very vague. In fact, the Tower means the collapse of all hopes, but the Eight of Cups lasso has the opposite meaning. Falling out side by side in the same layout, these two cards symbolize that a person destroys his own world and lives in fantasies, not in reality.
Match with Cups
Many of Cups in one scenario indicate that emotions and feelings play an important place in a person's life. Each of the arcana personifies energy and inner strength. For example, in the Tarot, the Ace of Cups means that a person is on a spiritual upsurge. This is a favorable period for new beginnings and deeds. In Tarot, the Ace of Cups can also symbolize a new and strong feeling. If in the scenario with this card the Eight of Cups falls out, then the person is going in the right direction. He is looking for himself, and soon new horizons will open before him. Perhaps a person will discover a new talent in himself.
The Page of Cups in Tarot denotes a young man, kind and sincere. This card also symbolizes creativity and help. In some meanings, it can mean frivolity. However, in Tarot cards, the Page of Cups in combination with the Eight of Cups means that a person should expect help from a loved one. It is he who will show him the way to the search for energy and strength.
With numerical Cups other than Five, Eight has fairly good values. For example, with the Six of Cups, the need to return to memories.
There is one more card, which is quite important and a key figure inTarot. The King of Cups symbolizes serious intentions, fantasy and charisma. In combination with other Chalices, the lasso indicates that at the moment a person has a well-developed intuition and even, possibly, superpowers.
The combination of such Tarot cards as the King of Cups and the Eight of Cups means that the fortuneteller will have great success if he puts enough effort into it.
Combination with Wands
The Suit of Staves is closest to the Wands. She is also responsible for the sphere of feelings and emotions. However, their elements are quite opposite. So, Staves - Water, this is a calmer and quieter energy. Wands are the complete opposite. This is the Fire that penetrates everywhere and burns everything to ashes. The Eight of Cups makes some very interesting combinations with Wands.
So, for example, in a relationship with the Ace of Staves, it will mean a new partner, and with the Queen of Wands - new feelings that you have not felt before. The Three of Wands and the Eight of Cups are two very similar cards that reinforce each other's meaning. Most often, their combination means a long trip or business trip.
Two Eights of Wands and Cups mean that all roads are open before a person. He is accompanied by luck and success. If the fortuneteller asks if he should do something, and the card data falls out, then the answer is unequivocal - “yes”. In the near future, his movement will not be hindered. The Eight of Cups acquires a negative interpretation if the Ten of Wands lies nearby. In this case, the plans conceived by the person will not be fulfilled, or it will be extremely difficult to do so.
Combination with Denaria
Coins are the suit of money. It displays the hidden aspects of the material condition. Next to such a spiritual suit as Cups, Denaria have many interpretations. The only negative value of the Eight will be only with the Five of Coins. In this case, the arcana will mean losses, a difficult path of knowledge or testing. Ace Dinariyev in the layout will talk about a difficult financial situation that will be resolved safely. A combination of three cards - the Knight of Pentacles, the Knight of Cups and the Eight of Cups - indicates that a person is slowly but absolutely moving towards his goal. His efforts will be rewarded.
Combination with Swords
Militant and difficult suit of Swords symbolizes confrontation and overcoming obstacles. Next to the Eight of Cups, it indicates that the path to the goal will be long and difficult. Depending on the drop-down card of Swords, you can find out what kind of obstacles will be waiting for the fortuneteller.
Ace - all your plans will come true.
Deuce - high probability of getting into a difficult situation due to internal conflicts.
Three is a wrong direction that can lead to heart injury.
Four - a difficult confrontation lies ahead, now is the time to gain strength.
Five - loss of personality and authority. The cards give advice to remember your spiritual realm and distract from material we alth.
Six - you are almost there, success awaits you very soon.
Seven - imprudent behavior. Most likely, the personbeing too flippant.
Eight - you will find yourself in a difficult situation. More support should be given to those who need it.
Nine and Ten - illness, loss, possibly a state of deep depression.
Page - the business you have in mind can be very dangerous.
Knight - you need to find a way to curb your emotions, otherwise they can lead to unpredictable consequences.
Queen - cold and inaccessibility are not the best companions of a person. More care, love and mercy should be shown.
King - symbolizes the search for true values, perhaps the need to reconsider all your goals and plans.
Examples of interpretations with the Eight of Cups
Let's consider the most common Tarot divination. For example, a girl is interested in the question of why she has not received a promotion for so long. She drops the cards in the photo below.
So, the top one is the significator. This card reflects the essence of the issue or determines the personality of a person. It is taken from the deck at the discretion of the fortuneteller before shuffling begins. In this case, the Empress card is the significator.
The first card in this scenario indicates the influence of the past on the current situation. So, the lasso "Jester" means that the girl has a frivolous attitude to work. That is what caused the delay in career growth. Perhaps she, without noticing it herself, treated the tasks of her superiors a little dishonestly.
The second card reflects the essenceaffairs at the moment. The Eight of Cups in this case means that the girl has already changed her priorities and goals. If the meaning of the card is not entirely clear, then you can draw an additional one. At the same time, questions should be asked: “What is it connected with?”, “What is it manifested in?” Let's say the additional card is the Four of Swords (4). Then this combination will indicate that at the moment the fortuneteller is gaining strength for further intensive work. It is at this time that promotion will be inappropriate and difficult for her.
The third card symbolizes the future. So, the girl from the example got the Ace of Denarius card. According to the interpretation, this means that, despite the fact that the girl is now in a difficult situation, her affairs will soon improve. It can be concluded that soon the fortuneteller will be promoted and have a wonderful future.
Summing up, we can say that the Eight of Cups is a card that shows the path of a person. In the most common sense, this is the way up, to success and victories. In some cases, the card may have a negative meaning, but this does not mean at all that a person has no chance at all.
When interpreting Tarot cards, it should be remembered that all events leave a certain imprint on our lives. By changing only one word in a conversation, for example, you can completely change its outcome. So, Tarot cards only give advice on how to act in a given situation, but the choice always remains with the person. Only in his power to completely change the course of events in his life.
