The Eight of Cups is filled with "confusion" and "ignorance." What does this "ignorance" refer to—ignorance of all unawareness, or ignorance of the longing? The Eight of Cups tells us that if we give up, the gap will never be filled, and we will miss what is about to be obtained. Huayi Network has compiled relevant content on the Rider-Waite Tarot deck; we hope you like it!

Tarot Card - The Eight of Cups

Card Name: Eight Of Cups
Element: Water
Representative Color: Blue
Key Words: Abandonment, Dissatisfaction, Action, Sacrifice

Interpretation of the Card

On a moonlit night, a man in red walks away from the eight cups he painstakingly built. The surrounding swamps symbolize stagnant emotions. He leaves because he discovers a gap in the cups he built. So, he abandons the eight cups he has already built in order to find the last one. He could have taken the eight cups with him to find another cup, but he didn't do so. His red clothes symbolize his sense of action, yet they contrast with his tired and lost appearance. The missing cup among the eight symbolizes that nothing is perfect in the world. Those who are not satisfied stay on the path of pursuit. From this, we can see that the Eight of Cups also represents a certain spirit of sacrifice.

Positive/Upright Meaning

The Eight of Cups suggests that one's efforts have created the current results, and one is satisfied with everything at present, but does not become intoxicated by this situation, knowing that it may be temporary or that it may not be effectively controlled by one's current power. Therefore, self-growth actions or breakthroughs in the current situation are needed to better control the goals or gain more. The appearance of the Eight of Cups, to some extent, also represents action power. After careful thinking and planning, once the goal is confirmed, immediate action is taken. This kind of action is confident, ambitious, and immediately implemented. The Eight of Cups represents the result of someone refusing something, whether the result is happy or sad. When the Eight of Cups appears in a relationship, there are dissatisfaction in emotions, although stable, but always feel a need for some emotional excitement, seeking some joy. When the Eight of Cups appears in work, there is not much interest in the job, the mind is elsewhere. The missing part of the cup in the picture may also represent giving up halfway in work. 1. Giving up plans, abandoning halfway, referring to any lack of perseverance and patience. 2. Having a strong suspicion. 3. Weakness, losing strength. 4. Love remains only rational. 5. Stopping efforts.
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