Eight of Cups — The Call Beyond the Horizon
Bonnie, the brave cockatoo, leaves behind eight shining cups lined neatly on the shore. Each one represents something once cherished — success, comfort, familiarity, belonging — yet none can satisfy the deeper yearning stirring within her breast. With the sunrise behind and Antarctica’s shimmering peaks ahead, she takes flight toward the unknown.
This card speaks of emotional maturity, the courage to walk away from what no longer nourishes the soul, and the quiet wisdom of release. The Eight of Cups invites you to honour your past efforts while accepting that the next chapter lies beyond the visible horizon.
Bonnie reminds you that sometimes fulfillment means flying toward mystery, trusting your wings to carry you to a new emotional landscape.
Upright: Transition • Letting go • Seeking purpose • Soul journey
Reversed: Avoidance • Fear of change • Lingering attachments • Denying your deeper truth.
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