The Eight of Wands of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the eighth card of the Suit of Wands. It follows the Seven of Wands. It is the embodiment of immediate action and communication.
The Symbolism of the Eight of Wands Tarot Card
This card is represented by eight wands moving quickly across the card. They travel across a landscape that is lush and green, with a gentle river flowing. The sky is bright and clear, and nothing impedes their progress.
As these staves, these wands, fly across this card, they give the impression that they carry something with them, perhaps a message of some kind. However, their ends cannot be seen, so it is impossible to know for sure. If they do convey a message, it is likely of some importance.
The General Interpretation of the Eight of Wands Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies immediate action on the part of the individual. Whatever is going to happen must happen now. The Eight of Wands is not a card that rewards hesitation. This being the case, the individual must be prepared for action.
This card can also convey the idea of information; perhaps information that is traveling swiftly. There is not a lot of time for thought connected with this card. Instead, the information must be absorbed and acted upon immediately. If necessary, additional information may be sought, but this must be done swiftly.
The Inner Meaning of the Eight of Wands in Tarot
The Eight of Wands signifies the concept of unexpected news that requires action. The individual who receives this card in a spread should be ready for new information to arrive, and to act on it swiftly, without delay. This card does not say whether this information will be positive or negative. It simply indicates that this information will arrive unexpectedly.
In addition, the Eight of Wands may convey the idea of information that is traveling very quickly – often, more quickly than is appreciated. This generally means that it will be impossible to keep a secret, no matter how important it may be. The individual should be prepared for this to happen, acting quickly before the secret is revealed.
The Nine of Wands follows this card.
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