Meaning: The Eight of Cups shows a figure walking away from eight stacked cups under a darkening sky, leaving something behind in search of something more meaningful.

Upright: Walking away, seeking deeper meaning, letting go. Points to leaving a situation that no longer satisfies, even if it looks fine on the surface, in search of something more fulfilling.

Reversed: Fear of change, stagnation, staying too long. Can suggest staying in a situation out of fear or comfort, long after it's stopped serving its purpose.