EIGHT OF CUPS

Octopus

Meaning

emotional depletion, treading water, becoming stag­nant as a result of overextending oneself

Symbols

The octopus swims beneath a moonlit ocean. It car­ries a cup in each of its tentacles. Its movements are growing erratic and disorganized. It is tipping аД the cups every which way as it desperately tries to break its treading pattern. It seems to be swimming in place as fish wind between its tentacles in an orga­nized fashion. The fish are swimming to the surface, where lunar energy will bask them with insight and the power to activate dreams. The octopus is trying to absorb the energy of the moon but is unable to embrace the radiance in a manner that will enable it to move forward and see the future more clearly.

Description

Too much rigidity has left you feeling stagnant. You are repeating old patterns of behavior and are becoming drained and uninspired as a result. You have overextended yourself and are now confronting the reality of not being able to realize your initial goals. Take a breath and let go of the extraneous elements in your life that are restricting your ability to move forward. If we work continuously, without standing back for an objective view of our progress, we run the risk of rendering ourselves exhausted and unhappy.

NINE OF CUPS

Salmon

Meaning

happiness, the quest to reach goals leads to satisfac­tion, emotional well-being

Symbols

Salmon are endowed with the power to swim upriver in search of spawning grounds. The journey is arduous and treach­erous, but the fishes' determination can serve as inspiration in the pursuit of goals. They spring through the air, often just avoiding the hungry mouths of predators. They swim against powerful cur­rents and waterfalls. The cups provide guidance along their jour­ney. The currents are continuously moving and represent the changeability and challenging nature of the forces in our lives. Salmon are sacred and represent multiple blessings. From the depths of the tumultuous waters, they reach for their goals and emerge in a placid reservoir at the end of their journeys.

Description

If you remain passionate and focused on your dreams, it is possible to confront and overcome seemingly insurmountable situations. With strong vision and will of spirit, you can make your dreams come true. The challenge of the journey will heighten feelings of satisfaction once you have succeeded in your task. Hardship often precedes true satisfaction and emotional happiness. If we remain steadfast on our journey, the obstacles that we con­front may actually facilitate our drive to succeed

TEN OF CUPS

Whale

Meaning

the achievement of goals and dreams, happiness and contentment reign, a feeling of wholeness permeates one's being, renewed familial ties and friendships

Symbols

As the biggest mammals on earth, whales move with timeless perfection. They exude wisdom and are connected with the great mysteries of the ancients. The three whales have pene­trated the three levels of consciousness with their radiating move­ments. The cups echo the circular motif and align themselves with the rotation of the whales. One whale breaks the surface of the water or consciousness, thus absorbing the lunar energy that illuminates the sky. Another whale plunges into the blue-green waters to gather more secrets from the deep as a means of initiat­ing creative thought. Star energy is reflected back into the ocean depths and enhances the feeling that everything is connected in the universe.

Description

A sense of wholeness encompasses your being. You are experiencing the awesome powers of your place in life. You are one with the universe and are ready to embrace all the love and happiness that you feel welling up within the depths of your being. Shower the people in your life with all the love that you can give. Let the exultation of achieving your dreams envelop the people around you with good, happy energy.

SWORDS

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