Eight of Wands
speed • swiftness • responsiveness • change
Statistics
arcaneMinor
suitWands
number8
numerology8 (The Action: movement, outer work, swiftness)
astrologyMercury in Sagittarius
Meanings
Light
- 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
- 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
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.