Five of Swords and Eight of Cups

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Five of Swords and Eight of Cups cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Five of Swords and card Eight of Cups

A situation arises when it's time for change, but making a decision is difficult. The Eight of Cups in an upright position indicates the need to let go of the old and take a step forward towards new opportunities. The Five of Swords in an upright position points to conflict, struggle, or hostility. This can be an internal struggle or a situation where people around you do not support the changes. For example, changing jobs or relocating may cause dissatisfaction within the family or among friends.

Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and card Eight of Cups

When the Eight of Cups and the Five of Swords meet, they take on a new shade. Letting go of the old is accompanied by internal fears and doubts, intensified by the intrigues and gossip from those around. In its upright position, the Eight of Cups motivates change, but the reversed Five of Swords suggests that people around might try to cause trouble or mislead. Someone in your circle might be trying to stop the changes by spreading rumors or using the situation to their advantage.

Combination of card Five of Swords and reversed card Eight of Cups

Sometimes, you need to leave the familiar, but the fear of change can be stronger. The reversed Eight of Cups may indicate fear of the unknown, a reluctance to change the usual way of life. However, the upright Five of Swords suggests that conflict or rivalry can become a trigger for change. For example, a conflict at work might be the last straw, prompting someone to overcome their fear and decide to change their profession or workplace.

Combination of reversed card Five of Swords and reversed card Eight of Cups

The combination of the reversed Eight of Cups and the reversed Five of Swords represents a situation where the fear of change is too great, and people around only amplify this fear. Instead of offering support, they may use the situation to their advantage, instilling doubts and fears. For example, this could happen when those around someone try to convince them not to change jobs by telling scary stories about what happened to those who took such a step.