Eight of Wands
Eight of Wands
In the RW deck the eight of wands is a picture of eight crystal tipped and wire wrapped rods hurtling through space, right past Jupiter, the moon and earth!
When this card comes up in a reading, I would interpret it to mean forward movement, spiritual, mental or physical, depending on its placement and surrounding cards. Forward movement that may be a step or two out of pace with the rest of the querents thought patterns. To me this is the bowl-you-over- if-you don't watch-it type of energy.Approaching your goal. New ideas are there but they need swift action. A possible trip by way of air. Love find its way to you. Advancement in life and work may come to fast for you to handle.
Signals. You need to make your intentions perfectly clear before taking action. Plans, directions and messages of love, romance and appreciation must be communicated and understood. Do it and do it now. Do not waste time.
In readings, the Eight of Wands is often a sign that now is the time to declare yourself. All the elements are ready and will work for you as long as you don't hesitate. The iron is hot - so strike! If events are in motion, they will proceed rapidly. You may feel caught in a whirlwind, but soon the dust will settle, and you see how your plans have fared.
The Eight of Wands also stands for the arrival of news or information. You may see or hear something important. The news could show up in a disguised form, so stay alert. Pay attention to everything that comes your way for a while.
This card also signifies endings. Sooner or later all activities run their course. The Eight of Wands on this card not only symbolize putting events into motion, but also bringing them to a close. They appear to be ending their flight by coming down to earth. If you see the Eight of Wands in a reading, it may be time to conclude whatever you have been doing. Celebrate the past, but prepare to move onto something new.
The Eight of Wands denotes speed and rapid advancement of the situation in general. This haste could result in wrong decisions being made. It will be important to have all your resources available to be used in your best interests. Want to speed things up, settle a matter of concern, or branch out on your own. You're approaching your goal, but your affairs will not be completely set, decided, or determined.
The flight of wands represents movement, change, and possibly travel. The struggles indicated in the Seven of Wands have been overcome and now the creative journey is nearing its end, coming close to its ultimate completion.
Energy moving swiftly. Could even been divine as the wands appear to be thrown out of the sky. What seemed like slow motion will pick-up speed. Any tasks, jobs, unanswered questions will be answered.
The Eight of Wands represents a very focused kind of motion. The eights are all about structure. And the wands, being fire, are the most volatile kind of energy. So the structure doesn't produce something static. Instead, it creates a narrow channel through which the energy rushes. It's being so sure of your goal that all the distractions have been removed and you can devote yourself to the task with complete concentration, determination, and will. This experience can be very productive, allowing you to accomplish alot in short time. But it's also kind of scary, because there's no way to change course; other possibilities get trampled. You don't want to get in the way when someone is in eight-of-wands mode.
Swiftness. The end of delays. Travel, movement and swift resolution of problems. Communication, telephone calls, letters, journeys Understanding, co-operation. Helpful companions. Good news is on its way. Love affairs, seductions, proposals made and accepted. Conclusions
Health issues - adrenal depletion; breathlessness; fertility; ribs; arteries; male sexual (premature ejaculation/too fertile).
The Eight of Wands indicates quick change and action. This could indicate a coming change in your employment status or it might indicate that your ideal job would be one that requires quick thought and action. You'll need a sharp mind to keep up with the challenges of such a fast paced job, but you are equal to the task if you work hard. Decisions will have to be made in a split second and there will be little room for error. This could be an exhausting job, but it also could be very rewarding financially and emotionally. Possible categories would be: emergency healthcare, Air Traffic Controllers, Military, Financial/Investment, Politics, and Law Enforcement among others. The key is to look for positions which will keep you active and busy, otherwise you might have a tendency to become bored with the humdrum atmosphere. Action is the key and minute to minute changes will keep you fresh and in top form!
Jealousy is in the air. A message you have been waiting to hear has not yet shown up. Do not become too bold or to courageous. Business slows down and your love life ends up at a standstill.
Stand in an open place and light a stick of sandalwood incense. Face north and blow a little smoke in that direction. Turn east, south, west and do the same in each direction. Visualize the signals you want to send or receive all the while you chant, "Wish to heaven now ascend, Time of waiting at an end."