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Eight of Wands, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Eight of Wands as feelings

They are moving fast with their feelings, eager to reach out or make plans.

  • speed
  • movement
  • messages

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

They are moving fast with their feelings, eager to reach out or make plans. Their interest is quick and energetic, and they may want to act soon. Expect messages and a sense of momentum.

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▼Reversed

Their feelings are mixed up with delay or confusion, and communication gets crossed. They may be moving too fast, or going quiet. Their interest is uncertain at this pace.

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Advice

Move while the path is clear. Reply, travel, act, and keep your messages open.

Reversed: Slow down and check your direction. Gather scattered effort before you let it fly.

A question to reflect on

What am I ready to let move quickly?

Reversed: Where do I need to slow down to catch up?

Eight of Wands: common questions

What does Eight of Wands mean as feelings?

They are moving fast with their feelings, eager to reach out or make plans. Their interest is quick and energetic, and they may want to act soon. Expect messages and a sense of momentum.

What does Eight of Wands reversed mean as feelings?

Their feelings are mixed up with delay or confusion, and communication gets crossed. They may be moving too fast, or going quiet. Their interest is uncertain at this pace.

What advice does Eight of Wands give?

Move while the path is clear. Reply, travel, act, and keep your messages open.

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