rapid progress, news, movement
Eight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
What Eight of Wands means upright and reversed, with readings for love, money and career.
The picture and its symbols
Eight of Wands shows eight wands flying through the air across open country. It belongs to the suit of Wands, the element of fire (passion, action and challenge), and its rank carries the theme of movement and mastery (Eight). One of the few cards with no person in it. Events have left your hands and are moving fast, so answer promptly when news arrives.
Upright meaning
rapid progress, news, movement. Things move fast and the news you were waiting for arrives.
- Love
- Contact becomes frequent and you grow close quickly.
- Money
- Money moves faster. Quick decisions are an advantage.
- Career
- Work goes at speed, with a trip or a move involved.
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Advice
- Rather than turning it over in your mind, make one small move first.
Reversed meaning
delay, crossed wires, haste. Things are delayed, or rushing causes mistakes.
- Love
- Contact drops off or you keep missing each other.
- Money
- A payment or deal is late.
- Career
- The schedule slips or communication gets tangled.
- Yes or no
- No
- Advice
- Check whether enthusiasm is making you rush, and where your energy is leaking away.
Timing
Because this is a Wands card, change is likely to show quickly, within days to a few weeks.
The question this card asks
Are you ready to move the moment the news comes?
Draw the cards yourself
For entertainment and self-reflection only. Do not use a reading to make health, legal or financial decisions.