What if walking away wasn’t about leaving something behind but stepping toward something greater that fate has in store for you? Life isn’t meant to be stagnant. Just like the seasons shift, so do we. Walking away towards something greater—like the Eight of Cups reminds us—isn’t a sign of failure but a step toward growth. What once felt right—a career, a relationship, or a dream—may no longer align with who you’re becoming, and that’s okay.
The Monkey, the Coconut, and the Eight of Cups
The Eight of Cups reminds us that deep down, we already know when it’s time to move forward. And the beautiful part? We don’t have to wait for things to fall apart to give ourselves permission to be the catalyst for change.
There’s an old story about a monkey and a coconut.
In some parts of the world, people catch monkeys by hollowing out a coconut, placing a small piece of fruit inside, and securing the coconut to a tree.
The hole is big enough for the monkey’s hand to slip in, but once it grabs the fruit, its fist becomes too large to pull out. All the monkey has to do is let go. But it won’t.
Even as the hunters edge closer and fear creeps in, it clings to what it wants—trapped by nothing but its unwillingness to release what no longer serves it.
And that is the Eight of Cups.
When Letting Go Feels Impossible
This card doesn’t show up when everything is falling apart. It shows up when everything looks fine—but deep down, you know it isn’t. You’ve outgrown something: a belief, a job, a relationship, or even a version of yourself. You feel it. You know it. But walking away? That’s hard.
Because what if you’re wrong? What if you regret it? What if you’re throwing away something you once loved–like that old concert t-shirt you’ve been hanging on to?
So, you hold on.
But here’s the truth: If you have to talk yourself into staying, you already have one foot out the door.
The Eight of Cups isn’t about loss. It’s about trust—trusting yourself to recognize when something no longer nourishes you, trusting that you don’t have to stay until everything crumbles, and trusting that letting go isn’t failure—embracing freedom in its most honest form.
✨ Your Eight of Cups Reflection:
- Where in your life are you holding on too tightly, even though you know it’s time to move on?
- What would you walk away from today if you weren’t afraid of the unknown?
- What could be waiting for you if you finally let go?
💡 A Loving Challenge:
Take a breath. Loosen your grip. If something is truly meant for you, it won’t require you to cling to it.
Because the moment you let go? That’s the moment you set yourself free.
Until next time, ever upward!
The Courage to Walk Away
Sometimes, the hardest step is the first one. The Eight of Cups isn’t about loss—it’s about liberation. It’s recognizing when something no longer serves you and finding the courage to walk away, even when it’s difficult. Ready to explore what this card means for you? Watch the short video below.
