Minor Arcana · Eight of Cups
The Departing Gondola
Departure · honesty · seeking
Valentino knew the last gondola’s schedule. Knowing when to leave was part of the work.
Upright
Something can be valuable and still no longer be yours to continue. Leaving thoughtfully makes room for a truer pursuit. Acknowledge what the place gave you before stepping into the boat.
Reversed
You may be staying from fear, or leaving before an honest conversation could change anything. Distinguish a necessary departure from the wish to escape an uncomfortable truth.
A question for you
Am I moving toward something true, or merely away from discomfort?
Take it into the day
Name what you are leaving and what you intend to seek.