Eight of Wands
The Eight of Wands symbolizes swift movement and rapid progress, illustrated by a cheetah running with a wand in her mouth. It indicates that plans are coming to fruition and events are unfolding faster than expected. Reversed, it warns of sudden stops, delays, or frustrating setbacks that require reassessment. Use any enforced pause to reevaluate your trajectory and prepare so that when momentum resumes you will be on the path you desire.
Keywords
Poem
I run by so swiftly so graceful, so fast still the issue at hand: how long can this last?
Meaning
A cheetah runs with a wand in her mouth, a trail of dust settling behind her. As the energy of the Eight of Wands is all about swift and rapid progression, the cheetah perfectly represents this card. All your planning has come to a head and now things are moving along better than you could imagine.
Reversed
Reversed, this card suggests that things have or are about to come to a grinding halt. These setbacks may be annoying or worrisome, but use this time wisely and reevaluate your trajectory and make sure that once things start up again, you are on the path you desire.
Upright Keywords
speed, travel overseas, plans going smoother than anticipated, movement, swift change, rapid developments, expediency
Reversed Keywords
a grinding halt, unexpected delays, frustration, new and unpleasant developments, a lack of planning, need to slow down and consider another trajectory
Visual Description
An oval-framed scene shows a spotted big cat leaping forward through surf while gripping a long wand in its mouth. Behind it eight ornate wands stand vertically against a glowing orange-yellow sunset, their tops decorated with winged, circular motifs. The cat's tail arches upward across the top of the oval and splashing water curls around its paws, creating a sense of motion; the Roman numeral VIII appears at the top.
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