Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
Eight of Wands
Speed is the name of the game and it's full speed ahead! Don't dillydally, you'll have to think and act fast, trust your gut!
Keywords: Speed, movement, swift action, progress, travel, communication, news, sudden events, momentum, air energy, getting things done quickly
General Meaning: Things are happening quickly, often unexpectedly. Opportunities may arise suddenly, and projects are likely to move forward with great momentum. This card encourages you to seize the moment and embrace the fast-paced energy around you. It can also indicate travel, particularly by air, and the swift arrival of news or communication.
Personal Interpretation: A period of waiting or stagnation is coming to an end, and things are about to pick up speed!
Reversed Meaning: Delays, lack of momentum, stasis, status quo, stalled communication
Affirmation: "I embrace swift progress and act decisively with clarity and focus."
Symbolism: eight wands, clear skies
Imagery Notes: eight wands - dynamic rapid movement yet with a sense of order; clear skies - limitless possibilities and freedom
People: travelers, messengers, Hermes/Mercury
Places: airports, train/subway stations
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Personal Insights & Other Notes: The Eight of Wands often arrives when you need to trust the unfolding of events. While it encourages swift action, it's important to remain mindful and not get swept away by the speed. This card reminds us that sometimes the best approach is to simply ride the wave of momentum, trusting that it will carry us to where we need to be.
