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Eight of Cups

Cups · Water

Eight of Cups — Tarot Card Meaning

upright: walking away, seeking meaning, a new path
reversed: fear of leaving, drifting

“Eight of Cups” is a card of the suit of Cups in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of walking away, seeking meaning, a new path; reversed — of fear of leaving, drifting. Below is the meaning of Eight of Cups in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.

In love

Leaving for something deeper.

In work

A change of direction.

Feelings

Quiet disappointment.

The card's advice

If it isn't yours, release it.

Eight of Cups in short

What does the Eight of Cups tarot card mean?
Upright, “Eight of Cups” means walking away, seeking meaning, a new path. In love the card speaks of leaving for something deeper; in work — a change of direction.
What does the reversed Eight of Cups mean?
The reversed “Eight of Cups” points to fear of leaving, drifting. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
Eight of Cups as advice — what should I do?
If it isn't yours, release it.