About the Card
English Name(s)
The Eight of Cups
Correspondences
- Grand Etteilla: Card Number 42
- Petit Etteilla: Eight of Hearts
Image Description
Three rows of cups. The first row has two cups. The other two rows have three cups each. Each cup has pink and green scroll shapes on its side and a blue orb between the top and the base. The base has three sides visible with an upward-facing crescent moon in the middle. The rim has a black and gold triangle pattern and the inside is dark red.
Meanings
Upright
Blond boy, honest boy, reserved boy, honor, discretion, modesty, restraint, timidity, apprehension, sweetness.
Reversed
Satisfaction, pleasure, happiness, contentment, gaiety, joy, enthusiasm, rejoicing, entertainment, party, weekend, excuse, compensation, reparation, exoneration, public joy.