Three of Cups and Eight of Cups

This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Three of Cups 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 Three of Cups and card Eight of Cups

Here we have a situation where the Three of Cups speaks about friendship, communication, joy, and celebration, while the Eight of Cups speaks about the need to let go of something, to leave the past behind to move forward. Together, these cards may suggest that joy and communication can come after you make a difficult choice and let go of the past. For example, you might decide to leave an old company and start a new project.

Combination of card Three of Cups and reversed card Eight of Cups

Let's now consider when the Three of Cups upright meets the Eight of Cups reversed. In this case, you might be in denial, unwilling to let go of the past. You enjoy socializing and having a great time, but deep down you know it’s not what you truly need. It’s important to find a balance between wanting to stay in your comfort zone and the need to move forward.

Combination of reversed card Three of Cups and card Eight of Cups

Let's look at the combination of the reversed Three of Cups and the upright Eight of Cups. Here, the communication and joy that the Three usually brings have somehow been lost or become insincere. Combined with the Eight of Cups, which calls for change and leaving the past behind, this combination may suggest that it's time to reassess your relationships and what brings you joy. You may have realized that old friends or acquaintances no longer evoke the same feelings in you.

Combination of reversed card Three of Cups and reversed card Eight of Cups

In conclusion, let's look at the combination of the reversed Three of Cups and the reversed Eight of Cups. The Three of Cups in this position can indicate a lack of communication, loss of friends, or that social interactions don't bring joy. Along with the reversed Eight of Cups, which speaks of fear of change or inability to let go of the past, it can suggest that you avoid changes due to fear of being alone or losing something important. For example, you fear that if you leave your current job, you will lose your friends among colleagues.