Eight of Cups
YouTarot Version
Upright Meaning
The Eight of Cups represents the decision to walk away from what no longer serves you, seeking something deeper. It embodies introspection, the need to retreat, and growth through leaving behind unfulfilling aspects of life, contrasting shadowed emotions with the beckoning glow of new possibilities.
Keywords:
introspection, leaving behind, emotional growth, seeking deeper meaning, letting go, transition
Reversed
Reversed, the Eight of Cups can symbolize fear of change, stagnation, or avoiding necessary endings. It suggests hesitation to move on from the past or difficulty in embracing new emotional journeys.
Reversed Keywords:
fear of change, avoidance, stagnation, clinging to past, emotional blockage
Traditional Rider-Waite
Upright Meaning
Traditionally, the Eight of Cups shows a figure turning their back on eight neatly stacked cups, symbolizing abandonment of past emotional investments in pursuit of spiritual growth and new horizons. It speaks to dissatisfaction and voluntary withdrawal to find deeper fulfillment.
Keywords:
disappointment, withdrawal, searching, escapism, introspection
Reversed
When reversed, the traditional meaning points to indecision, fear of moving forward, or being stuck in unhealthy emotional situations. It can indicate regret or reluctance to leave the familiar behind.
Reversed Keywords:
fear, stagnation, regret, avoidance, emotional immaturity
Yes/No/Maybe?
YouTarot: maybe
Traditional: maybe