Symbolism
Eight wands fly diagonally across a clear sky over a peaceful landscape with a river. There are no people in the card, only movement. The wands are about to land, which suggests something is coming to a conclusion. The open countryside shows there is nothing in the way.
Eight of Wands upright
The Eight of Wands brings speed. After a quiet period, things move quickly: messages, travel, decisions. Go with the flow and be ready to respond fast, because opportunities won't wait long.
Eight of Wands reversed
Reversed, the Eight of Wands points to delays, frustration or too much haste. Plans may stall, or you might be rushing ahead without checking the details.
Reversed keywords: delays, frustration, haste.
Eight of Wands in love and relationships
Fast development, messages, intense feelings, perhaps love at first sight. Things can move quickly.
Eight of Wands in love: feelings, reversed, yes or no →
Eight of Wands at work and in your career
Rapid progress, business trips, quick decisions and important emails or calls.
Eight of Wands and money
Money may move quickly in or out. Keep an eye on your accounts.
Is Eight of Wands a yes or no card?
Upright, the Eight of Wands is a quick yes. Reversed it is a maybe: it may take longer than you'd like.
Eight of Wands in a spread
In the past position it points to where this began: things suddenly speed up: news, movement and fast progress. That earlier chapter still colors the situation now.
In the present position it names the energy around you right now: speed, movement, news.
In the future position it shows where things are heading if nothing changes, and what you can do about it: move with the momentum, but keep your aim true.
The card’s advice
Move with the momentum, but keep your aim true.
Wands: Fire: action, passion and energy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Eight of Wands mean in tarot?
The Eight of Wands brings speed. After a quiet period, things move quickly: messages, travel, decisions. Go with the flow and be ready to respond fast, because opportunities won't wait long.
Is Eight of Wands a yes or no card?
Upright, the Eight of Wands is a quick yes. Reversed it is a maybe: it may take longer than you'd like.
What does Eight of Wands reversed mean?
Reversed, the Eight of Wands points to delays, frustration or too much haste. Plans may stall, or you might be rushing ahead without checking the details.
What does Eight of Wands mean in love?
Fast development, messages, intense feelings, perhaps love at first sight. Things can move quickly.