Numerology is the study of numbers as meaningful constructs related to human consciousness. Numbers shape our lives in many ways, starting with number values associated with the letters of words, especially our names.
We have the numbers of our birthday, month and year. Most countries have a number range for citizens (in the United States this is the 9-digit Social Security Number or SSN). Most of us have a telephone number; When we drive a car, we have a license plate. Each word and set of numbers is reduced to a number between 1 and 9, and each of those numbers has a spiritual meaning.
This article examines the cards of the tarot that represent the number 8.
Six cards represent the number 8 in a tarot deck
There are five cards with the number 8 and one card that is reduced to the number 8 in a tarot deck. Strength is the number 8 card of the Major Arcana and there are four 8’s for each of the four suits (cups, pentacles, swords and wands). The Star (17) reduces to an 8.
An individual with life path number eight is driven and competitive. Therefore, they have passion and energy to succeed, set and achieve high goals, and lead others. Their personality develops through their efforts to gain, control, and use power in the world.
As goal-oriented people, they embrace hard work, long-term planning and leadership. Thus, they become successful by meeting the economic and resource needs of the society. Because they do more than everyone else to succeed in life, they overcome challenges that come their way by being the best and most competitive person in every situation.
Each number 8 tarot card shows some aspect of this energy.
power
Keywords associated with this Tarot card
Upright keywords: Energy, strength, courage, success, honor and soft power
Reverse keywords: Weakness, anger, abuse of power, illness
Astrologically, the Power card is associated with the Sun and the sign of Leo.
Meaning: Strength represents our strength to live, overcome difficulties and persevere. The journey through life will require strength to live fully and completely. Strength, as an archetype, is the eighth lesson for the Fool, showing us that life is a marathon and not a sprint. We must find the inner strength that will help us survive and thrive.
Symbolism: A young girl caresses the head of a lion. They are symbols of civilization and instinct that coexist and support each other. The infinity symbol above indicates that the relationship is eternal. She greets the lion with compassion, and he will be her protector.
The star
Keywords associated with this Tarot card
Upright keywords: Hope, inspiration, vision, purpose and guidance
Reverse keywords: Self-doubt, confusion, ambiguity, hypocrisy and despair
Astrologically, the Star Chart is associated with the planet Uranus and the sign Aquarius.
Meaning: The Star represents hope and vision for the future. What do we see as our life purpose and how do we achieve it? The Star as an archetype is the seventeenth encounter for the Fool, indicating that we all need hope and optimism for the future. We need dreams to enjoy this life.
Symbolism: A naked young woman pours water into a pool as she kneels under a guiding star. The star is her hope and pouring water into the pool is the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. Her nakedness symbolizes innocence. The seven smaller stars represent the chakras of the human body, led by the largest star, human consciousness.
Eight of Cups
The keywords that belong to this Tarot card
Upright: emotional release, letting go and moving on
Reversed: resisting letting go, or conversely… running away, taking the easy way out and shutting themselves out
Meaning: You have to let go of someone who was once emotionally important to you, but no longer has value.
Symbolism: A man walks away from eight cups, leaving behind unwanted and empty relationships that filled his life with joy long ago.
Eight of Pentacles
The keywords that belong to this Tarot card
Upright: skills, craftsmanship, mastery, determination and focus
Reversed: frustration, workaholic, lack of work and lack of dedication to the effort
Meaning: Use your skills and experience to improve your financial status and your security.
Symbolism: A craftsman perfects his craft and makes new pentacles of the most beautiful design.
Eight of swords
The keywords that belong to this Tarot card
Upright: helplessness, a captive environment, complex problems and limited options
Reversed: self-esteem, giving up, making up imaginary complications and holding them to be true
Meaning: Limitations in your thinking, often self-imposed. You need to address and break a pattern of negative thinking.
Symbolism: A woman is tied up and blindfolded, surrounded by eight swords, showing us how completely trapped she is.
Eight of wands
The keywords that belong to this Tarot card
Upright: movement, speed, communication, travel and speed
Reversed: delays, frustration, going against the grain, inner conflicts and domestic disputes
Meaning: Be focused and intense; don’t let anything distract you from your goal.
Symbolism: Eight bars point in the same direction and represent the clarity of intention and focus needed to get creative ideas off the ground.
