Eight of Wands

Overall, the 8 of Wands is a dynamic and energetic card, often bringing a sense of excitement and urgency to the situation at hand.

Upright Position

• Swift Action: Things are happening quickly. Projects and plans are moving forward with great speed.

• Communication: Messages, information, or news is coming your way, often in a rapid or unexpected manner.

• Travel: It can also indicate travel or movement, whether physical travel or the metaphorical movement of progress.

• Momentum: You have the momentum you need to achieve your goals. There’s a sense of unstoppable energy.

Reversed Position

• Delays: Plans are stalling or there are unforeseen delays in your progress.

• Miscommunication: Problems with communication, misunderstandings, or missed messages.

• Frustration: Feeling stuck or that things are not moving as quickly as you’d like.

• Chaos: A sense of chaos or things moving too quickly, leading to overwhelm.

Symbolism

The card typically depicts eight wands flying through the air, often against a backdrop of a clear sky or landscape. This imagery suggests movement and progress, as well as the energy and momentum driving things forward.

Key Associations

• Element: Fire

• Astrology: Mercury in Sagittarius

• Keywords: Speed, action, communication, travel, momentum, progress