Eight of Wands

Wands, VIII

Keywords

• speed
• messages
• sudden movement
• rapid developments
• travel

Upright meaning

Speed, messages, sudden movement, rapid developments, travel.

Reversed meaning

Delays, frustration, scattered energy, momentum stalling.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

Eight wands in flight, mid-air, about to land.

Element and place in the deck

Wands belong to fire. They speak of energy, passion, creativity, ambition and the will to act. Wands show where motivation lives and what lights you up.

The Eight speaks of movement and mastery: effort, direction, momentum building up.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Wands, Two of Wands, Three of Wands, Four of Wands, Five of Wands, Six of Wands, Seven of Wands, Nine of Wands, Ten of Wands, Page of Wands, Knight of Wands, Queen of Wands, King of Wands.