Eight of Cups
Consciously Moving Towards Something Better.
The Eight of Cups is a quiet yet powerful card. We see a man walking away from a slew of cups, bathed in moonlight. If you recall that Tarot cups represent emotions, art, joy and love we can assume his eight cups are filled with just that. Why then, do you suppose he is walking away?
I interpret this card as leaving a secure situation in search of something better. His tarot cups are full of good stuff. The figure on the Eight of Cups could have easily stayed with his cups. He could be drinking out of them, playing with them; yet, he is called to move on. Perhaps, he is searching for more cups to make a pyramid. It doesn’t really matter. Point is he is now on a quest. Note the walking stick he supports himself with. This implies age and wisdom gained. When was the last time you left a comfortable situation in search of something better?
The lesson of the Eight of Cups card is not to abandon the wonderful of your life in search of something else. Nor is it the implication something great is just out of reach. The lesson of the Eight of Cups lies within what personal gumption it takes for you to break out of your comfort zone. The trust and faith what good you have built will remain, even if you should leave it behind. By pushing forward you will only build on all that good.
Perhaps, you are a busy mom who wants to take an evening painting class. You’re guilty and worried your family will miss you one night a week. The Eight of Cups says do it. You’ve built a strong family unit, they’ll adjust fine and you’ll be a better mother because you’ve been renewed through class. Perhaps, you have been offered a position in a fabulous new city but already enjoy a great living situation with tons of friends. The Eight of Cups says, make the move, you can always move back. The Eight of Cups might also be saying get off that couch and do some exercise, take a walk, get some air. The TV will still be there when you return, if you choose to return.
There is an air of challenge in the Eight of Cups and it always pays off in the end. What scares you just a little? What are you on the edge of doing? The Eight of Cups says, do it! Just think of the very next card in the deck. The Nine of Cups says your wish will come true!
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