In cartomancy with playing cards, the Eight of Spades (8♠) is a card of tears.

All eights in cartomancy represent groups of people. They also represents the querent’s conscience and state of mind. In the suit of Spades, of course, this means a negative state of mind. However, this negativity can be interprered in two ways: as tears and depression or as evil intents. Usually it’s the former, but with specific cards, or in answering specific questions about someone’s intentions, the Eight of Spades can signify the will to hurt or do evil things.

The Eight of Spades also represents groups of spade-like people. This includes armies, juries, adjudicating boards, commissions, committees, medical teams, the mafia, a cult or secret society, etc.

In general, the Eight of Spades is a card of desperation. It represents the falling through of plans and hopes. It’s negative nature is reflected also in the fact that it indicates lonely, isolated places and difficult environments. It is also connected with trouble with other people. Thus, in love, it often shows arguments, misunderstandings or even the attempt of one of the partners to dominate the other. Single people tend to remain so under this card’s influence.

In work-related questions the Eight of Spades brings tears. It is also a card of difficult work environments, mobbing etc. If the querent is looking for a job they are unlikely to find one. In money matters it symbolizes debts.

Psychologically the card is connected either to depression, disenchantment or very dark thoughts, either toward oneself or another.

Some Combinations:

8♠ – 8♣ – 5♠ = mobbing at work
8♠ – 6♦ = debts
8♠ – 3♥ – 10♠ = an occult group (if J♠ instead of 3♥, a criminal organization)
K♣ – 8♠ – Q♣ = a toxic relationship
4♣ – 8♠ = gossip, words meant to hurt