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Eight of Cups, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Eight of Cups as feelings

They are drawn to leave or withdraw, searching for something more.

  • walking away
  • seeking more
  • moving on

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

They are drawn to leave or withdraw, searching for something more. Their feelings may have cooled or they feel unfulfilled. They may be walking away, even if it is hard.

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▼Reversed

They linger out of fear, or leave without saying why. Their feelings are mixed and unspoken. They may hesitate between staying and going.

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Advice

Be honest about what no longer fills you. Leave with care and carry the lessons.

Reversed: Don't run, and don't hide. Face why you want to go, then choose to stay or leave on purpose.

A question to reflect on

What am I leaving, and what am I going toward?

Reversed: Am I leaving for something, or only away from something?

Eight of Cups: common questions

What does Eight of Cups mean as feelings?

They are drawn to leave or withdraw, searching for something more. Their feelings may have cooled or they feel unfulfilled. They may be walking away, even if it is hard.

What does Eight of Cups reversed mean as feelings?

They linger out of fear, or leave without saying why. Their feelings are mixed and unspoken. They may hesitate between staying and going.

What advice does Eight of Cups give?

Be honest about what no longer fills you. Leave with care and carry the lessons.

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