The Tarot Pips (numbered cards) show the action that is going on in our lives on a daily basis. Where the Major Arcana is of the Spiritual realm, the Minor Arcana are of the Physical realm. Each pip carries two types of energy – the energy of their number, and the energy of their suit.

Esoterically, the number eight is associated with change, success, cycles and karma.

The number eight is connected with the Strength, the Star and the eight’s in each of the suits. Strength is associated with courage, self-control, determination and discipline. The Star is associated with hope, peace, nurturing and devotion.

The Eight of Wands carries the quality of change, hard work, and lessons that come from personal experience into the realm of passion and creativity. Here we see a great deal of fiery energy, movement and expansion.

The Eight of Cups carries the quality of change, hard work, and lessons that come from personal experience, into the realm of emotions. The energy here is one of moving away from emotions, of moving into the future, into that which is unknown and leaving what is known behind. This card can indicate a separation in an existing relationship, or even a divorce.

The Eight of Swords carries the quality of change, hard work, and lessons learned from personal experience, into the mental realm. Here the Seeker feels as if they have no choice, as if they are bound and cannot see or move.

The Eight of Pentacles carries the quality of change, hard work, and lessons learned from personal experience into the material/physical world. This is the card of the apprentice, of someone who is learning something new and honing their skills. This is a time of learning from our own mistakes.

In a reading, the eights indicate change, cycles, hard work and material success. Eights can also indicate a literal physical trip.