The Eight of Cups in the Tarot has a deeper meaning of moving on and weariness. The figure on the card is a man setting out on a journey, beginning a new path. The card means that change can come in many forms. It can be physical, such as a change of job or a change in relationships. Change can also refer to internal changes, such as replacing old thought patterns with new ones.
The meaning of the card Eight of Cups upright
When the Eight of Cups is up in a Tarot reading, it's time to realize that the past is gone. An end is approaching, and what was considered permanent is no longer so. It's time to accept the change that is staring you in the face. The card indicates that it's time to move on. The only permanent thing in life is change and everything slips away sooner or later.
The meaning of the card Eight of Cups reversed
When the Eight of Cups is reversed in the Tarot, it means that you are afraid of change. You may be in a bad place and afraid to move on. It's an old stagnation, an indication that you're afraid to embrace something new and possibly much better.
The meaning of the Eight of Cups card in love
The Eight of Cups in a Tarot love reading represents abandonment. If you're in a relationship, it could mean that you or your partner is ready to leave. If you're single, it represents loneliness and the inability to allow yourself to thrive in a new relationship.
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