Minor Arcana · Wands · 8
Eight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands
- Rank
- Eight
- Element
- Fire
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Speed · news · rapid progress
Stalled matters move quickly and news arrives in a rush. Decide while things are moving fast.
Reversed meaning
Delays · haste · crossed wires
Things slow down, or you make mistakes by rushing. Messages may cross, so double-check.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightYesThe card says things are moving the way you hope.
- ReversedMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
What the suit means — Wands
Wands are the suit of fire. They stand for passion and will, work and action, and new ventures.
What the number means — Eight
Eight is the number of movement and strength, pushing forward what you have built.
The 14 Wands
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.