Eight of Cups

The Eight of Cups is another card which has different meanings based on context. The eight typically portrays a person quietly walking away from his or her stash of cups. Are they going on a spirit quest? Are they disappointed with their cups and looking for something else, or are they desperate for more? Are they disillusioned with the present and ready to move on to the future, or are they just in need of a short break? 

This Eight is best interpreted in the moment.
 
Questions answered by Eight of Cups:
Who? A seeker 
What? A hike
Where? Not here
When? The end of February; 8 days; When you get back from your trip
Why? We all need time alone to contemplate our emotions
Yes or No? No
 
Eight of Cups
​Before any card: Walk away from (card)
After any card: Abandonment, escape
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The Eight of Cups as:
...an action?

• Move to a different location
• Start something different
• Look for a better solution 

 
...a place in your house?

• A room or space you don't visit often

 
...a place in your city?

• A new house or job
• An open house
• A hiking trail

 
...a place in the world?

• The wilderness
• India
• Nepal
• The Alps

 
...something to eat?

• Trail mix
• A platter of random items
• Leftovers

 
...something to clean?

• A room you do not visit often

 
...where to find the missing item?

• Where you last put a bunch of things down.
• You keep walking right by them

 
...a color? blue
 
...a movie theme? abandonment, retreat

• The Secret of NIMH
• Good Will Hunting

 
...a new career?

• Something completely different
• Spiritual work
• Retire

 
Eight of Cups combinations
With Emperor: Don't trust the patriarchy, seek out a new authority.
With Ace of Wands: Someone becomes disillusioned with a project.
With Queen of Cups: Despite an abundance of empathy and compassion for someone, it is still time to move on from them.
With King of Swords: Trust your logical mind in your decision to leave; Walking away from an authority.
With Seven of Pentacles: It will take perseverance to walk away and plant new seeds elsewhere.