Drawing The Magician Card And 8 Of Cups Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the The Magician card and 8 Of Cups card together in particular.

The The Magician card and 8 Of Cups have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does The Magician and 8 Of Cups mean together?

When the Magician and the 8 of Cups are seen together in a reading, it can indicate a need to take some time away from your current situation in order to focus on your creative goals. This may mean taking a break from your relationship in order to focus on your career, or it could be a sign that you need to take a trip alone in order to find inspiration. It is important to listen to your intuition at this time and trust that you are making the best decision for yourself. The 8 of Cups can also indicate a feeling of being unfulfilled or dissatisfied with your current situation, and the Magician suggests that the answer may lie in following your dreams and pursuing your passions. If you have been considering making a major change in your life, this could be the push you need to finally take the leap.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

• The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
• The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Things are a bit tricky for this combination, as The Magician and 8 Of Cups mean different things. The cards are unsure about your question, or the answer to the question has not yet been decided.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does The Magician mean?

The Magician Tarot card is all about focused creativity and turning visions into reality. For health, this means taking inspired action to improve your wellbeing. This could involve making healthy lifestyle changes, trying out new exercise routines or following a nutritious diet. For finances, The Magician Tarot card suggests taking proactive steps towards achieving your goals. This may involve making a budget, investing in a new business venture or pursuing a more lucrative career path. For relationships, The Magician Tarot card indicates that it’s time to take some inspired action to bring more love and connection into your life. This might involve reaching out to old friends, making new ones, or working on your communication skills.

What does 8 Of Cups mean?

Health: The 8 of Cups often indicates a need for withdrawal or retreat from a current situation in order to regain perspective or seek healing. This may manifest as taking a break from work, going on a retreat or vacation, or simply spending time alone to focus on self-care. It can also be a sign that you need to let go of something that is no longer serving you, such as a toxic relationship or a harmful habit. In terms of physical health, the 8 of Cups suggests that you may need to make some lifestyle changes in order to improve your wellbeing. This could involve changing your diet, starting an exercise routine, or getting more rest.

Finances: The 8 of Cups is often a sign that you need to take a step back and reassess your current situation. This may mean taking a break from work in order to assess your career goals, or making a change in your spending habits. It can also indicate that you need to let go of something that is no longer serving you, such as a job that is no longer fulfilling or a material possession that is weighing you down. In terms of financial stability, the 8 of Cups suggests that you may need to make some changes in order to improve your situation. This could involve getting a better paying job, increasing your savings, or investing in something that will offer you long-term security.

Relationships: The 8 of Cups often indicates a need for withdrawal or retreat from a current situation in order to reassess your needs. This may manifest as taking a break from a relationship in order to focus on yourself, or making a change in your social habits. It can also be a sign that you need to let go of something that is no longer serving you, such as a friendship that is no longer healthy or a relationship that is no longer fulfilling. In terms of your relationships, the 8 of Cups suggests that you may need to make some changes in order to improve your situation. This could involve spending more time with your loved ones, communicating your needs more effectively, or setting boundaries.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw The Magician and 8 Of Cups has helped you.