Eight of Wands
Affirmation
I adapt quickly to change.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Wands
- Archetype:
- Numerology:8 (The Action: movement, outer work, swiftness)
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
The card represents motion through the immovable-a flight of wands through an open country; but they draw to the term of their course. That which they signify is at hand; it may be even on the threshold.
Light Meaning
- Taking swift action
- Moving forward with a plan as quickly as possible
- Energizing yourself
- Adapting to sudden changes
- Taking setbacks in stride
- Embracing the idea that nothing stays the same forever
- Reacting quickly and appropriately to unforeseen problems
Shadow Meaning
- Giving in to panic
- Running in circles and screaming
- Insisting things must always stay the same
- Stirring the pot just to see what will happen
- Rushing others
- Refusing to re-evaluate a schedule or program, even when it's clearly no longer appropriate
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •How quickly to you adapt to change?
- •What would your response be to overwhelming, sudden change?
- •What changes are on your horizon? How well have you prepared for them?
Personal Meaning
Make your move, but do it quickly. A time to complete old business, and to receive news, inspiration or hear from someone who is important to you.
Making a quick, bold move. Completing old business, receiving news, inspiration or hearing from someone who is important to you.
The time is right for you to make your move, but do it quickly. This is a time to complete old business, and to receive news, inspiration or hear from someone who is important to you.
Personal Reversed Meaning
Slow down and wait for a while. This will not be a good time to charge ahead. This card reversed can also be associated with less than favorable news.
Slowing down and waiting for a while. Unfavorable news.
Slow down and wait for a while. This is not a good time to charge ahead. This card reversed can also be associated with less than favorable news.
Fortune Telling
- •Watch for a surprising letter in the mail
- •Your whole world is about to be turned on its ear