The Eight of Cups…

In our continued exploration of love through the cards, tonight we pulled the Eight of Cups. Sometimes the best gift you can give someone you deeply love is to just walk away. There are those moments in a relationship (with friend, colleague, family or lover), when that dreaded feeling of doubt in the gut takes over and you know that it is not going to work out as you initially hoped. If you stay, or delay the inevitable, it will only breed more toxicity and make it worse for both you and them. If you truly love them and love yourself, you will walk away and trust that if they are meant to be a part of your life and you a part of theirs, that you will find each other again in one form or another. This can feel like defeat and you may be shrouded in sadness and disappointment, but you are both actually winning. Think of how you have changed each other and how you’ve grown together. That will stay with you always, no matter where you roam. Tonight, before you fall asleep, take a moment to recall those lost loves and wish them peace and happiness, wherever they may be.

“You can love them, forgive them, want good things for them, but still move on without them.” - Mandy Hale

Eight of Cups from the Practical Magic Starter Deck