The Eight of Cups Tarot Card Meaning: Upright and Reversed Meanings & Breakdowns

The Eight of Cups Tarot Card Keywords

The Eight of Cups Tarot Meaning

The Eight of Cups holds a lot of opportunity for growth and expansion. It can represent our ability to let go of things that once had an emotional connection to us, or even things we still feel emotionally connected to, but aren’t good for us. 

When faced with the Eight of Cups, we are asked to do some soul-searching in order to determine what we need to walk away from and what that might allow more space for. It doesn’t always have to be a permanent letting go; it can just be putting a pin in something while you figure other things out. It might be that you need time away from something so that you can step back and see the whole picture, instead of being in the weeds of the details. 

Often, when faced with the Eight of Cups, there is an attachment that needs to be reviewed. It might be that you keep returning to habits that feel comforting or familiar, even though they are stopping you from becoming who you want to become. It may be that you feel stuck because you’re afraid to let go of the past or what is happening in the present, to allow room for the future to come in. 

This card can also be a good indicator for limiting beliefs or negative self-image. If we don’t feel confident and loved by ourselves, then it can be difficult to leave environments or mindsets that challenge our perspectives.

The Eight of Cups Upright Meaning