TAROT Cards date back to at least the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe and are used to give guidance.
The Eight of Cups is one of the 78 cards found in a deck and is found within what card reads call the Minor Arcana Tarot cards.
What does the Eight of Cups tarot card mean?
The Eight of Cups often occurs when someone is feeling compelled to walk away from a situation.
According to Biddy Tarot, “It could mean turning your back on an unfulfilling relationship, job, career path, living arrangement or creative project that was once a source of great happiness to you but now only brings you pain.”
Some of the most commonly associated words or phrases include:
- Disappointment
- Abandonment
- Withdrawal
- Escapism
When drawn, the Eight of Cups often serves as a reminder “to ask yourself what brings you joy, contentment and fulfilment on a deeper level,” and use that to pursue goals that will give the satisfaction one is seeking.
What does the Eight of Cups reversed mean?
Like all tarot cards, the Eight of Cups means something different when drawn reversed.
When reversed, the Eight of Cups often resembles the question “Do I stay or do I go?”
According to Biddy Tarot, “If the reversed Eight of Cups is paired with more passive cards such as the Hanged Man or the Four of Swords, then it may be a sign that you wish to try one more time.”
“However, if this card couples with a more active card such as the Eight of Wands or Chariot, it may be time to move on and pursue a different path.”
Some of the commonly associated words or phrases include:
- Trying one more time
- Indecision
- Aimless drifting
- Walking away
The card can also mean that you never feel satisfied with staying in one place and it is recommended to listen to your heart to figure out your path.
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What are Minor Arcana Tarot cards?
Minor Arcana cards typically appear first in tarot card games and are numbered one to ten.
The cards are known for showing what’s happening in ones life and how its actually affecting you.
Minor Arcana cards include the Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles.
The suite of cup cards include:
The King and Queen cards are typically the most powerful.
What are the Major Arcana cards in Tarot?
The Fool – Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit
The Magician – manifestation, resourcefulness, power
The High Priestess – intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine
The Empress – Femininity, beauty, nature
The Emperor – authority, establishment, structure
The Hierophant – spiritual wisdom
The Lovers – love, harmony, relationships
The Lovers – love, harmony, relationships
The Chariot – control, willpower, success
Justice – fairness, truth, law
Strength – strength, courage, influence
The Hermit – soul searching, inner guidance
Wheel of Fortune – good luck, karma, life cycles
The Hanged Man – pause, surrender, letting go
Death – endings, change, transitions
Temperance – balance, moderation, patience
The Devil – shadow self, addiction, restriction
The Tower – sudden change, upheaval, chaos
The Star – hope, faith, purpose, spirituality
The Moon – illusion, fear, anxiety
The Sun – positivity, fun, warmth, success
Judgment – rebirth, inner calling
The World – completion, accomplishment, travel
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