What Does The Number Eight Mean?
Major Numbers: Major Numbers show up when things are happening that pull us towards a certain destiny or path. Many of these numbers in a reading is often a sign that our Spirit Friends are working behind the scenes to set everything up for us so that we can live the lives we are destined to live. While the less significant numbers focus on the everyday actions and decisions you must face, these Major Numbers reveal messages about the bigger picture of your life and its long-term direction. Such a number represents an energy that is deep, strong, decisive or long-term so when one of these numbers appears in a reading, you have tapped into a powerful energy in some area of your life. Theless significant numbers do not carry the same weight, but they are still important. They chart the ups and downs of daily life and register changes in feelings and thoughts. These dramas are gripping while they occur, but they pass with time as new concerns take their place.
Upright Meanings: control, balance, honor, equality, compassion, confidence, taming, bravery, righteousness, virtue, courage, harmony, inner strength
The Number Eight card is an important card of inner strength. It represents mastering raw emotions in order to bring calm to yourself or a situation. It is similar to the Chariot in that it represents overcoming challenges. However, the The Number Eight card usually refers to inner challenges. Overcoming the obstacles we face in relation to our own doubts, fears and anxieties. This card indicates that you are learning to master your fears and anxieties, to be courageous and daring. You have all the skills you need to be successful, the focus now is to conquer your inner worries and believe in yourself. Take the time you need to master your emotions, be patient and compassionate with yourself and you will find a new confidence in yourself and your abilities. The Number Eight, as well as being representative of taming your emotions, can also represent taming someone else’s wild ways. This is not done by trying to dominate the other person but by gentle coaxing, positive reinforcement, encouragement and compassion.
Reversed Meanings: biased, unfairness, false accusation, weakness, vulnerability, self-doubt, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, abuse
When the The Number Eight card appears reversed in your reading, it indicates that you are not tapping into the inner The Number Eight you have. It is does not indicate a lack of The Number Eight so much as it indicates that you are letting fear, anxiety or low self-esteem paralyze you. Now more than ever you need to summon your inner resolve and self-belief to pull you out of your current situation. You have the The Number Eight you need to get over your obstacles. You have simply lost touch with it and that disconnection is leaving you feeling weak, vulnerable and lacking confidence. Focus on the positive, stay away from people who make you feel inadequate and spend time with people who build you up.