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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Nine of Cups
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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…
I have up to 10 orgasms a night.
– Hmmm…That’s really something! Well, probably you need to see a doctor. So, why did you come to the police?
– You see, the thing is – my neighbors want to kill me.
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«Nines», according to the Kabbalah, are the last, final step before the Ten (transformation, transition to a new level). This moment determines the meaning of the «Nine».
Accordingly, «Nines» are completeness, perfection, mastery, a certain ideal (for your level or class).
Cups (Hearts) are emotions, feelings, memories.
The Nine of Cups, therefore, is completeness, perfection of feelings, emotions, memories.
For example, any positive feeling or emotion manifested to an extreme: delight, ecstasy, rapture, adoration, etc.
Fig. 2.9.1 Nine of Cups – perfection of feelings, emotions, memories. Absolute happiness.227
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Fig. 2.9.2 Nine of Cups – perfection of feelings, emotions, memories. Feeling so high, you could fly.228
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