Wands
Water and Fire are opposing elements. Next to the Wands, the Eight of Cups weakens: the theme of feelings and relationships comes into conflict with the theme of energy and action.
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Eight of Cups: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards
In combinations, the Eight of Cups speaks of leaving: a relationship, a job, a situation that no longer fulfills you. The neighboring card shows where this path leads.
- walking away
- searching for meaning
- letting go
- disappointment
- a new path
- Element
- Water
- Suit
- Cups
- Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Eight of Cups combined with the suits
How Eight of Cups affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).
Cups
Next to other cards of its own suit, the Eight of Cups grows stronger: the theme of feelings and relationships sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.
Swords
Water and Air are neutral elements. Next to the Swords, the Eight of Cups keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of thoughts and decisions.
Pentacles
Water and Earth are friendly elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Eight of Cups gains support: the theme of feelings and relationships is complemented by the theme of money and practical matters.
Eight of Cups and the Major Arcana
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Eight of Cups + The Fool
Heading into the unknown, searching for a new path.
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Eight of Cups + The Magician
A conscious decision to leave for the sake of your own growth.
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Eight of Cups + The High Priestess
Leaving because of an inner call, without explanations.
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Eight of Cups + The Empress
Leaving the family or walking away from material comfort.
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Eight of Cups + The Emperor
Quitting a job, a break with management.
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Eight of Cups + The Hierophant
Rejecting traditions, searching for your own path.
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Eight of Cups + The Lovers
Leaving a relationship, a breakup.
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Eight of Cups + The Chariot
Departure, a move, moving forward.
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Eight of Cups + Strength
A departure that takes courage.
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Eight of Cups + The Hermit
Turning inward, a path of spiritual searching.
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Eight of Cups + Wheel of Fortune
Fate leads you in another direction.
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Eight of Cups + Justice
Leaving because of a fair decision.
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Eight of Cups + The Hanged Man
Doubts: to leave or to stay.
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Eight of Cups + Death
A final departure, the end of a stage.
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Eight of Cups + Temperance
A calm departure, without drama.
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Eight of Cups + The Devil
Walking away from an addiction.
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Eight of Cups + The Tower
A sudden departure, running away.
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Eight of Cups + The Star
Leaving for the sake of a dream, new hope.
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Eight of Cups + The Moon
Heading into the unknown, fear of change.
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Eight of Cups + The Sun
A departure that leads to happiness.
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Eight of Cups + Judgement
Coming back after leaving.
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Eight of Cups + The World
The end of one road and the start of a new one.
Eight of Cups and the Minor Arcana
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Eight of Cups + Five of Cups
Time to leave and not look back.
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Eight of Cups + Six of Swords
A move, a path toward a calmer life.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the combination of Eight of Cups and The Lovers mean?
Leaving a relationship, a breakup.
What does the combination of Eight of Cups and Death mean?
A final departure, the end of a stage.
What does the combination of Eight of Cups and The Sun mean?
A departure that leads to happiness.
How does Eight of Cups behave next to other cards?
In combinations, the Eight of Cups speaks of leaving: a relationship, a job, a situation that no longer fulfills you. The neighboring card shows where this path leads.