Eight of Wands

To gain a more complete understanding of the Eight of Wands, an overview of the suit and number is provided first.              

Overview of the Wands

Aliases: Sticks, Staves, Rods, Batons

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Playing Card Suit: Clubs

Class:  Peasantry

Rules: The Spirit

The Wands rule the spirit, especially issues of creativity and energy.

By spirit, Miss L means that the meaning of each Tarot card in this suit may rule issues of a deep level, connected to drive, purpose or even faith.

Connected with the element of Fire, this suit rules the Zodiac Fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

If you want to see all of the Tarot cards in the Wands suit at once, go to the The Wands.

The Wands is the Tarot suit most often connected with issues related to creativity, spirituality and energy.

When you read these Tarot cards, keep in mind that their Tarot definition can change in meaning. 

Tarot cards will be interpreted differently according to the cards around them in a Tarot spread.

When learning the definition of Tarot cards, look at the cards individually and as part of the Tarot layout. 

If you're just learning to read Tarot cards, use the position in the Tarot layout as well as the meanings to guide you. 

And never forget to listen to your gut instinct, even if it means the changing the official definition slightly.

Synopsis of the Eights

With Eight, we begin to understand the fine balance needed for power and growth. 

Eight connects to the idea of karma, that whatever we reap, we sow. If we have been spending our time positively, we can expect wonderful rewards.

If we have been destructive, we also have to accept the consequences of this. With Eight, we are progressing and not just randomly changing things. 

Eight brings our destiny now that we are strong enough to work with it.

Upright Tarot Card Meaning: 

When the Eight of Wands appears, news and opportunities may be arriving faster than you can see.

Whether travel, education or change in career, the Eight of Wands brings expansion and change quickly. 

New horizons that expand your mind are highlighted. Energy that felt controlled or stilted is now flowing freely along with exciting opportunities.                                                 

Reversed Tarot Card Meaning:

Delays, miscommunication, and abandoning the need for speed are all part of the Eight of Wands reversed

It doesn't seem no matter now how well things have been planned, they can and will go awry.

Now is the time to reassess you choices and think twice before committing to anything. 

The delays are beyond your control so remember to stay calm or reschedule to avoid headaches.

Tarot Card Keywords:

expanding horizons,travel, far-off places, news, invitations, education, change in career, increase in social life, freedom, extra energy, hurrying creates mistakes, less speed, delays, miscommunication, cancelled travel plans, strikes,  reassess choices. 

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