EIGHT OF CUPS

EIGHT OF CUPS

UPRIGHT: ABANDONMENT | ESCAPISM | FATIGUE

REVERSE: STAGNATION | MONOTNOY | WORTHLESSNESS

A cuttlefish expertly navigates eight sinking cups as it descends deeper into the inky depths of the ocean. Cuttlefish are experts in maneuverability. They live fast and die young, twisting and turning through obstacles as they avoid predators and seek out food from every crevice they come across. The Eight of Cups is a card of withdrawal. It reminds us that escapism is sometimes necessary to achieve our goals, especially if we believe it’s the only way to get where we need to go.

When upright, the Eight of Cups indicates that the user is feeling compelled to walk away from a situation that isn’t going the way they initially desired. You may be experiencing problems with your job or relationship. Things that used to bring you joy no longer elicit the same response. Something is missing, and you’ve come to the realization that this is not the sort of situation you can wait out. Don’t hesitate to leave for something better. It may not be a popular decision, but you know it’s what is best for you. Consider what makes you happy and move towards it. You won’t find satisfaction by sitting stationary. Keep moving forward and don’t look back.

When reversed, the Eight of Cups suggests that you are caught between staying or going, in regards to a situation currently making you unhappy. You need to deeply consider whether or not the situation is salvageable. Look within for the answer to this. You know what you want; is it possible to still reach your goals in your present position? If not, it may be time to move on. Commit to whichever course of action you decide to follow. Drifting along hoping for things to get better without actively working to improve them won’t yield you the results you want to see. Concentrate on finding a path that makes you happy, and the rest will follow suit.