The eight of cups represents the evolution to ascend to a higher level. It also represents overflowing emotions, lasting love relationships with a potential for perfect harmony. They symbolize that your next relationship will be more stable.
The five cups below represent the past that is still in force. The two cups above it, to the side, refer to agreements and relationships that are not yet broken. The cup that is alone represents the opportunity to obtain happiness from all that we have named.
If the card is in normal position, it means that a change is required. It indicates that there is to abandon the past and change immediately. It invites you to move forward with firm steps and put aside all the past in pursuit of a new direction.
It symbolizes leaving the past behind and moving forward. It also means that you are on a deeper search in your life.
It could be interpreted as the refusal to leave a situation, for example a relationship that has caused us pain and before which the situation can be resolved.
On the other hand, the changes that the eight of cups means are imminent, although a change process is difficult due to timidity or lack of confidence.
Some combinations of cards can modify the message. For example, if the 8 of Cups is accompanied by the Nine of Cups, it augurs happiness and if it is accompanied by the Jack of Gold, it announces the call of a person from the past.
The 8 of Cups can be ambiguous. It is not always positive if it comes out straight. Its polarity depends on the combinations with the nearby cards that will influence its reading:
On a personal level, it refers to a person with characteristics, shy, thoughtful and honest: their feelings, their thoughts, their news. It could predict a romance with someone, a crush or a relationship, a courtship or simply a friendship that will make you happy
As far as work is concerned, good opportunities both in work and in business, changes in perspectives, success that will be compensated after a great effort, advantageous proposals, compensation and unexpected profits after a long period of waiting.
If it is close to negative cards, the general meaning of the arcane changes polarity, signaling the need to wait to introduce changes in one’s life, especially sentimental, and acceptance of one’s current situation.
The 8 of Cups is a card that represents matters related to couples and personal relationships. It indicates feelings surrounded by problems or uncomfortable situations, which if overcome will lead to a new stage that will be very positive. There can also be a breakup, or a prolonged estrangement.
We can conclude that when it comes out of the right side it refers to a period of sentimental crisis in which affective issues are involved. On the contrary, if it comes out inverted, it represents a crisis overcome where everything is left behind.