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"Eights", according to the Kabbalah, are form + form, stability, constancy.
Cups are emotions, feelings, and memories.
Thus, the Eight of Cups represents something stable, resilient, and constant, a formation of emotions, feelings, and memories.
It may symbolize stable feelings, emotions, memories. Such as, for instance: confidence, equanimity, loyalty, tranquility.
In the sphere of memories and remembering, the Eight of Cups may be a stable, enduring memory. Such as, for instance, your ability to recall your own name and place of residence.
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Fig. 2.8.1 Eight of Cups – stability, reliability, constancy. Fidelity in marriage. An elderly married couple.218
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Fig. 2.8.2 Eight of Cups – stable and reliable feelings. Confidence, composure, resolve.219
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Fig. 2.8.3 Eight of Cups – stability, resilience, constancy of feelings. Joie de vivre, faith in the future.220
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Fig. 2.8.4 Eight of Cups – stability, reliability, constancy of feelings. Confidence. Self-confidence.221
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Fig. 2.8.5 Eight of Cups – stability, reliability, a formation of emotions and feelings. Confidence. Equanimity.222
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Fig. 2.8.6 Eight of Cups – stability, resilience of emotions and feelings. Confidence in your own strength. Composure.223
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Fig. 2.8.7 Eight of Cups – stability, reliability, constancy of emotions and feelings. The dog has faith in its master and waits patiently.224
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Fig. 2.8.8 Eight of Cups – stability, resilience, constancy, a formation of emotions, feelings, memories. Meditation. Yoga.225
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The distinguishing feature of the Eight of Cups is stability of feelings, emotions, and memories. Obviously, in a positive sense.
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One of the most striking examples of the Eight of Cups is the story of the Japanese dog named Hachikō. Please note that the dog's name is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the number "8".226
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A female nymphomaniac comes to the police:
– Some problems? Registering a complaint?
– You see, the thing is… I really enjoy having sex. The ecstasy is absolutely indescribable. The passionate rapture that comes over me during sex just drives me out of my mind. A raging hurricane of bliss goes off inside me like a bomb, transforming into a wild orgasm. And then time comes to a standstill, I forget myself, and just go berserk until I'm hoarse…