Astral Dove

Eight of Wands

speed • swiftness • responsiveness • change

Statistics

arcaneMinor

suitWands

number8

numerology8 (The Action: movement, outer work, swiftness)

astrologyMercury in Sagittarius

Meanings

Light

Taking swift action

Moving forward with a plan as quickly as possible

Energizing yourself

Adapting to sudden changes

Taking setbacks in stride

Embracing the idea that nothing stays the same forever

Reacting quickly and appropriately to unforeseen problems

Shadow

Giving in to panic

Running in circles and screaming

Insisting things must always stay the same

Stirring the pot just to see what will happen

Rushing others

Refusing to re-evaluate a schedule or program

even when it's clearly no longer appropriate

Description

The card represents motion through the immovable-a flight of wands through an open country; but they draw to the term of their course. That which they signify is at hand; it may be even on the threshold.