Eight of Cups
Correspondences
- Sephirah: Hod
- Element: water
- Zodiac: Pisces
- Decan: 1st decan of Pisces
- Thoth Title: Indolence
Meanings
Rider-Waite-Smith
Keywords: Imposture, falsehood, duplicity, disloyalty.
Keywords: Conformity and the equipoise which it suggests, courage, friendship, concord in a state of arms; another reading gives tenderness, affection, intimacy. The suggestion of harmony and other favorable readings must be considered in a qualified manner, as Swords generally are not symbolical of beneficent forces in human affairs.
Thoth / Crowley-Harris
Keywords: Saturn in Pisces; stagnation; obstruction, emotional blockage; laziness; unclearness; swamp. After the dissolution, debauchery (Seven of Cups) follows indolence
It's time you consider yourself, set some limits, and say »No«. It may be an old behavior pattern to always direct your love toward people from whom nothing comes in return. This may be a sign indicating your fears of accepting love.
Number 8: Intellect
Analysis, communication, attention to detail. The element rationalized.
Narrative position: refinement