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The Ace of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

The Ace of Pentacles is filled with grounding and solid energy.

Around the Ace of any card is the unadulterated source of the power of the suit. With the pentacles, the energy is that of the earth and grounded energy. It can indicate that you are in an area in your life right now that you need a grounding focus in your life. With the card in your reading, you can be sure that there are creative energies around you that will aid you with material or earthly gains. The Pentacles is a great card regarding issues such as health and finances usually but can indicate troubles in other areas. Because the energy is quite strong with the Ace card, it can be a time of intense energies that are hard to manage or focus on.

Humans are innately tied to the Earth as we live within it, walk upon it, take our food and water from it, and depend on it for sustenance. Often it is something that is taken for granted and not reflected upon. Take a moment and see all of the ways in which the flows of the Earthly energies affect you. The times in which you feel grounded and those in which you are almost pulled down and sluggish even have a different relation to the Earth.

With the Ace of Pentacles card, the pentacle is being handed by an invisible hand. It’s almost as it is a reminder that this is a gift that is given to you and as one part of four Aces that make a whole. With the Ace of Pentacles, the gift is that of solid intelligence holding you firmly in place. It can be a strong motivator or a hindrance and you must pay special attention as to how you use the energy.

You must remember when seeing the Ace of anything in your reading that the energy is coming to you or around you in its pure form. As an intuitive and aware human being, it is up to you to be responsible for directing the energy accordingly. You can use the other cards in your reading to take a clue of what direction to use the energy with as well. For example, if you see multiple Ace cards in your readings, know that this is an important time for you in your life. The cards can also be compounded and in the case of the Ace of Pentacles, if you see a plethora of other pentacle cards then you will understand that the focus of your reading (and perhaps the focal points of issues in your life) is grounding and earthy issues.

A word of warning regarding this card is that there can be too much of a great thing. The steadfast footing that you are experiencing or have built-in aspects of your life can help to ensure a successful step towards your future but it can also plant you in place.

Too much Earthy energy can cause your life to become unbalanced. A person for example that is too entrenched in the earth (like when you have a lot of pentacles cards in your reading) can also indicate a person that is stuck in the mud. Earth can squelch out fiery motivation or passion and cause air and water energies to stagnate.  You must be careful to balance out the energies in your life and to not allow one area to overpower the other. You will know right away when the card comes up if this is an issue or a well-wishing for you in your reading and you must act on it accordingly.

The Ace of Pentacles is also a card of results. Often the Ace of Pentacles will come up in a reading when you need to be reminded of your own roots and to firmly plant yourself back on your path in order to see your result realized as you desire. Even though it is a beginning card in the story as all Aces are, it is also a good card to remind yourself what you are ultimately attaining. Like a house that is built out of design and action, the Ace of Pentacles tells you to focus on what you want the end result to be. It is the finished house made of all of the other elements. This may be a good time to set down a schedule, to keep you on track, and build the foundation as well. The beginning is the end is the beginning. You are building your path one brick at a time.

Ace of Pentacles in Love

The Ace of Pentacles in love can be a good sign regarding stability in a relationship showing that where you are now is where you need to be. The foundation of the relationship is formulated as it should be and you are ready to continue building on the foundation in which is already created. It also is a representation of healthy independence within the relationship as you have room for your own goals and there is a sense of security within the boundaries of you and your partner for you to be yourself. The Ace of Pentacles sort of sets the stage for the next act of your relationship and it is an excellent sign for moving forward.

In regards to new love, the Ace of Pentacles will indicate good tidings coming your way in love. Usually, it is indicative of a stable and grounding relationship headed your way, one in which you can build from as an addition rather than a distraction to your life. It may be a good time to focus on the workplace, as the relationship will usually stem from work, school, or some area of finance in some way.

Ace of Pentacles in Health

Regarding health, the Ace of Pentacles is one of the best cards to see. Often indicative of excellent health it is a great card about health and wellness in general. It can be a sign that health is going to be taking a turn for the better in regards to illnesses that already exist. With the Ace of Pentacles in a reading that is more general and not specific to health as in an overall or general reading there is usually a stress to build a foundation for good health such as implementing a physical routine, eating healthier or taking steps to prevent illness.

Ace of Pentacles in Work and Wealth

The Ace of Pentacles is a powerful card for finance. Because of the strong material energies of the cards, it is a good time to invest time and money in financial pursuits. You don’t have to actually put money down at this time, it often is a good time to get a feel for new areas of finance and come up with a new plan for the money. It can also be a good time to consider finding a stable position within a job. The card doesn’t say to switch jobs, but it can tell you to take a new opportunity to arise.

Ace Of Pentacles Advice

This is a great card to draw in an advice reading. Materially everything is expected to turn out better than you have projected when you have this amazing card. It predicts wealth, happiness, passion and love will suddenly flow into your life. The Ace falls under the Earth element,  which symbolizes realism and practicality. When this card is drawn in an advice reading, it can mean that one should handle a particular situation in the most practical way. This can be done by avoiding speculations and acting openly without expecting other people to read your mind. 

The Ace of Pentacles also stands for opportunities and achievements. It calls for one to decide and focus on concrete results and setting realistic goals, keeping in mind what can be done and what needs to be achieved. It also calls for one to stay grounded; keeping in tune with one’s mindfulness and spirituality is key advice. The advice for this card is to relax, meditate, and do not overthink. 

The Ace of Pentacles Yes or No

The Ace of Pentacles signifies positivity - so definitely a Yes! It is an invitation to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. As I have already outlined it represents prosperity, wealth, and success in business and career. This is a great sign of you achieving your dreams. This card is a promise of a better future, not only in terms of finances but also of emotional stability, good health, and vitality.

The Ace of Pentacles Past

Drawing the Ace of Pentacles in the Past position can represent that you come from a rich background. It can mean that you have revolved in abundance of material possession or happiness, and this positive energy can be carried to the present and even to the future. It could also mean that you have set yourself up so well to prepare for what is about to come. It could be that you have started moving on, or beginning a new chapter in your life. 

The Ace of Pentacles Present

The Ace of Pentacles in the present position signifies that everything is going on well for you, especially in terms of finances and material abundance. You are content and not wanting for more possessions. At present, you are standing at a high vantage in your life, and if there is anything that is worrying you at all, take it as something to learn from. Often, this card means helping others. 

The Ace of Pentacles Future and Outcome

This wonderful card means success. It shows a change for the better monetarily, or that you will have the opportunity for improving financial wealth! The Ace of Pentacles in the outcome position means a very bright and promising future. The future is beaming at you! Whatever difficulties you are experiencing right now, take it as a challenge that you have to conquer in order to achieve your dreams - because you will! You only have to be persistent in what you do, and always keep in mind the goals that you want to reach. Seeing the Ace of Pentacles in the future position is a great reassurance that you will soon reap the sweet fruits of your perseverance and hard work. 

The Ace of Pentacles Love Reconciliation

In terms of reconciliation with a loved one, this card shows a positive sign. It means having a fresh start, like embarking on a new journey. You will come to a point in your relationship where you rekindle the reason why you fell in love in the love in the first place. Giving your relationship a fresh new chance could allow you and your partner to feel more security and stability with each other. This sense of security is a vital foundation for a solid relationship. Although starting over may entail effort and hard work on both ends, there is hope for your relationship to blossom with renewed meaning.

The Ace of Pentacles as Feelings

The Ace of Pentacles symbolizes new beginnings and could signify the start of a new relationship. It signifies that someone might feel drawn and attracted to you, and the Ace of Pentacles can present an opportunity to make those feelings ‘real’. This card also means happiness and contentment. 

The Ace of Pentacles in Friendship

In terms of friendship, the Ace of Pentacles is a good sign that everything is going pretty well; you won’t be expecting any disagreements or arguments in the near future.  It is a reminder to cherish your friends and to treat them well; always make your friends that you care about them. As this card is also a symbol of new beginnings, you may also expect new friendships to bloom in your life. This should be a good sign for you to create connections, and not hesitate to reach out. 

The Ace Of Pentacles in the Reversed Position

Reversed Meaning - Ace of Pentacles

With the Ace of Pentacles shows that the energy of the Earth is around you, however, it is much more indicative of the negative aspects of the energy such as laziness, sluggishness, or a lack of motivation. When this card comes up in the reversed position it is a good sign that you need to work on balancing the energies in your life to bring out the good of the Ace of Pentacles. Consider ways in which you are being too stubborn or lacking flexibility and do your best to change them.

The Ace of Pentacles Reversed - Love and Romance

When it comes to love and romance, the Ace of Pentacles reversed can mean that your actions and decisions can do harm to your relationship. Often this serves as a warning to evaluate your actions by asking yourself, “Are you giving too much and not getting enough in return?” This could indicate an imbalance in your relationship, where one is always giving and the other is always taking; thereby creating insecurity and instability. It would be helpful if you figure out what things stand between you and your partner - greed, dishonesty, jealousy, self-centeredness. All these could be putting your relationship on shaky ground. 

If you are single, the Reversed Ace of Pentacles could be telling you to be careful not to miss out on opportunities to start a romantic relationship in the future. You might be holding back because of past heartbreaks and anxiety, making you feel vulnerable and afraid to open your heart to love again. 

If you are currently dating, the Ace of Pentacles reversed is a reminder to get to know the person better. Spend more time and give the budding relationship more attention in order for it to grow and progress.

The Ace of Pentacles Reversed - Family and Home

Having the Ace of Pentacles in the reversed position for family usually means that things in your life are not going as smoothly as should be. This card can mean several things in terms of family life. For married couples, it can mean that you may have spent so much time with your career that you don’t spend much time with your spouse anymore. 

Financial issues could also cause arguments and misunderstandings among family members. You may have focused too much on achieving financial stability that you have neglected your family.  In terms of family finance, the reversed Ace of Pentacles serves as a warning to be careful about your expenditures.

The Ace of Pentacles Reversed - Work and Finances

Although it does not certainly signify financial doom, the reversed Ace of Pentacles serves as a warning to take serious consideration before overspending or putting large sums of money in a risky investment. 

Your loans may be declined, investment returns may not be great, and financial losses may be at hand. Take heart, though. Although money is vital for survival, it is not everything. It will not help if you start comparing yourself to others, especially when it comes to material possessions and financial stability. This should be a time for you to start saving and planning for a better future. Don’t spend more than what you have; find ways to live within your means.

In terms of work, the Ace of Pentacles in the reversed position is not a very good sign of good luck. The pay rise, bonus, or promotion you may be expecting are very likely to fall through. It may also mean that you are about to lose a job, or may not get the job you have always wanted. It would not be wise to make any financial commitments amidst this uncertainty. 

The Ace of Pentacles Reversed - Health and Wellness

The reversed Ace of Pentacles can serve as a warning that you are not looking after your health very well. You could be overstressing yourself at work or are doing unhealthy habits that can yield negative consequences in the future. You may have started a healthy living plan, but failed to stick to the routine. Your health may be suffering and you are not doing anything to help yourself get back in your best shape. If you continue to neglect your wellbeing, you will constantly feel exhausted and run down. 

This could also signify that there might be setbacks in your recovery from a current illness. Overall, this card gives you precautions to give importance to your health - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Work on achieving the right balance, practice mindfulness, exercise, and eat the right diet. 

The Ace of Pentacles Reversed - Personal Spirituality

In the aspect of personal spirituality, The Ace of Pentacles in reversed position indicates that something is stopping you from achieving your goals. You may not feel confident enough to even try. However, you must not let your anxiety psyche you out before you have even made your first step. 

I’m afraid that negative thoughts are the main factors that stop you from attaining your dreams. In order to accomplish great things, you must conquer your own insecurities and believe in your personal worth. Believe that you are worthy of happiness, abundance, and stability. This card encourages you to try.

This card could also signify that you are not giving importance to your spiritual growth as much as you do for material things. You may be putting off your spirituality because you are too focused on acquiring wealth. Remember that these things are not the only source of happiness; real happiness springs from within you.

Upright Ace of Pentacles Meanings in Keywords

• Receiving gifts
• Blessings
• Feeling grateful
• Having it all
• Material gain
• Productivity
• No lies
• Big potential
• Improvement
• New opportunities
• New identity
• Feeling reborn

Reversed Ace of Pentacles Meanings in Keywords

• Having kids
• Getting married
• Settling down
• Feeling insecure
• Stable bonds
• Maternal Instinct
• Female around +20
• Male fair hair
• Happy ending

Eight of Wands Tarot Card Description

The wands flash across the sky like arrows, they are a blur of power and radiance. Like the wands, you must move swiftly and decisively. The butterflies that fly about the wands - vivid and free - signify aimless movement, you are an expatriate soul wandering the earth.

This card whispers that travel, fastness, and movement are the order of the day. You have important news on the way and there will be slow but progressive and positive growth in your affairs due to a heightening of your senses connecting both earthly energies and cosmic ones. You are finally about to come to the end of your goals, the end of the journey, and your hard work will be bringing you great rewards.

As we speak, the action is being taken, paperwork is being sorted out, and your affairs are coming to a close in the most efficient and solid way possible. If you have recently had an obstacle come up that makes you feel as though you were stopped in your tracks, it will be transformed for you into something tangible, creative, and productive.

The image of the Eight of Wands is that of 8 staves flying through the air at maximum speed. Having sped through the country, they are going to be able to take their rest soon, having utilized all of their energy. This is symbolic of hope in haste, and sometimes too rapid of an advancement. This can mean that you could be pushing too hard to get something done too fast, and this card is cautioning you to take a little bit more time to make sure that everything is being handled appropriately. Coming news could range from letters of love to news of travel via air.

At this point in time, all that you desire is being presented to you. Draw on the active energy of the staves flying through the air and allow yourself to have enthusiasm about your future and current circumstances. When you are enthusiastic, you get other people excited to help you as well. Your personal freedom of speech and expression are extremely important to you. Consider meditation to calm your larger impulses so that you can wait till you have all of the information before acting. If you take the traits that you are learning about and bring what you already know to the table you will combine your efforts into one harmonious whole. You have a commitment to matters that are spiritual. Pursue this energy and it will take you far.

Through your communication with God or higher source energy, you are able to be moved farther and faster than you ever thought possible. That is why this card is so good for you at this point in time. You have worked hard for a long time, and now you should be able to rest. Resting in prayer and in intentional thought is what the 8 of Wands requests of you. But keep in mind that you do not have to worry about your affairs taking a pause if you do. You have already put plenty into motion and so nothing is going to be able to stop that from happening. In this instance, you just get to rest and you do not have to worry about negative repercussions. The power and connectivity to divine source energy are very common in the suit of the Wands. Here the 8 of Wands acts as a transmitter from above and all you need to do is be receptive. If you have received the Eight of Wands in your reading, you will find that your affairs will be speeding up now.

The Eight of Wands in Love

When the Eight of Wands has joined ranks with other cards in your love reading, you must take into consideration that you have put a lot of really amazing work into improving yourself in order to attract the right partner. Now is the time for you to allow things to happen. The actions you have put into motion will continue to stay in motion and will bare fruit for you. If you are in a relationship, this means that you will have a time of smooth sailing in your future. Where you do not have to work so hard or worry so much. If you are single then this card speaks directly to the work that you have done to improve yourself and it applauds you for the good work.

Do not act hastily, remember, everything is already in motion, and you do not have to do anything. This card is often seen as “falling in love” or completely swept off your feet. It can mean you are being carried away with your feelings. This card indicates rapid communications through e-mail, phone, or text. There are passion and strength in this card, as well as strong attraction. In some ways, the hot flaming wands can indicate passion which is heated. You may be facing an intense love situation going forward where balance is needed. In sex, this card can indicate compatibility, think of the wands moving like Cupid's bow. This crush may suddenly pass fast because of the wands passing by quickly. The question in love is what direction are you moving in? It could be communications electronically, in an outcome position for love the eight of wands can indicate advancement rapidly, wands are not associated with long-term staying power and the card can suggest love being unstable. The universe itself is challenging you and represents moving towards a resolution in love. The eight of wands in love can represent a long-term journey for this relationship. It may not be a fast thing. The reversed meaning or even upright in some cases can mean, he tried to form a relationship, you rejected him, then regretted it and then he disappears. It can mean the end of love - but the movement it represents and the swiftness of the batons can suggest an opportunity in love that is missed. 

The Eight of Wands As Feelings

The feelings are like a river, rushing and gushing pulling emotions by the current for too long. This person is in such a hurry to be in a relationship, they do feel you are a special someone. They want it to mean something but going slowly is not an option in the way they feel. Remember, sometimes the faster it starts the soon it can sometimes end.

It can also imply that you are trying to protect your heart but things are moving so quickly. This is the card of instant emails, messages, texts, and WhatsApp messages. Romantically this is a positive card and indicates a loving relationship but things will move fast. This tarot card can suggest that a person is chasing another and a romance is moving extra fast. 

The Eight of Wands Health

Because this card is such an active card, it is a good idea for you to physically pursue different ways of connecting to the spiritual realm using the physical body. For example, different kinds of yoga would be extremely helpful. Some yoga requires hours of meditation as well as mastering intentional movement. This card is recommending that you give a primary focus to this kind of behavior so that you will have a level of full-body health that you never imagined possible.

The Eight of Wands Work and Wealth

Many of us work really hard in this day and age with the economy the way that it is, just to make sure that we have a roof over our heads, a place to sleep, and food to eat. Well, now the time has come for you to reveal a little in what you have accomplished. The wands are about to fall to the ground and rest for a while, and so should you. This would be an excellent time to try to take a paid vacation if you can manage it. If you are concerned about business matters, just know that the 8 of Wands is going to reward you for all the work you have done so far. 

In work, the eight of wands mean movement and outcome. It can relate to your previous actions are about to pay off. Things at work will seem to fall into place for a period of time. The wands traveling through the air can also represent your passion for work. Pollack said that waite called these wands the arrows of love. In business or work, it can imply that you are feeling that you wish to do what you love. Something is going to happen quickly shortly.

Eight of Wands Advice

This card shines with clear advice; you can forge and capture the opportunities that come your way. Remember, sometimes actions do speak louder than words. Pinecones are like houses to the seeds of love; the seeds are the affection and love of others. There is a very good chance you’re already considering a decision or actively making moves toward a particular path. You may find that this decision will light up the path of love - just like the warming rays of the sun. Open your heart, and open your mind.
 
Fill your days as if they were your last - at points, it may seem that time is running through your fingers, and your life milestones fly before your eyes. It’s true what they say, life is like a rollercoaster; full of ups and downs, slow points and fast points. Even when you feel suffocated, with your breath snatched away, you must push yourself to keep going. Hold on tight and grasp your emotions, keep them close to you.
 
Take a foundation - a friendship, a lover, a career - and decide with speed what to build upon it. You can let your attention wander, free like the butterflies, and know that when it comes to love you should be picky.
 
The overriding message of advice - is not to dawdle but cut to the chase. Things will happen fast. Remember to not sink into the sand but circumvent it. In love questions, the advice is to go for it. Why? Because the archer sees the mark upon the path of love and sends the arrow straight toward the heart of another.
 
If you’re apprehensive, remember there is a good reason this card has appeared, continuing on and acting with assurance will lead you down an important and life-defining road, so go for it!

Eight of Wands Yes Or No

You’re seeking a yes or no answer, and the Eight of Wands certainly has an answer for you. See the confidence with which the wands cut across the sky, see their glimmering trail; your answer is yes!
 
Notice the bright, natural landscape behind the wands, the craggy mountains, expansive serene lake, this is the beauty and power of nature - this card is full of positive energy and affirmation. Flying through the air does not guarantee that you won’t at some point come back down, but to struggle is futile, enjoy the ride, for you are sure to be changed by the experience.

 
Eight of Wands Past

You look to the past, and the Eight of Wands recalls a period of frustration; you were fraught with impatience, as nervous a mouse caught in a trap, you couldn’t wait and longed for action. Sometimes things can’t be rushed, but like the wands, you sped ahead anyway and soon found that the forces in your life moved beyond your control.
 
You may have let your life events spiral into chaos, blurring like the butterflies flying on this card. At times it can be all too easy to get carried away with an event, scenario, or person - impulse can occasionally serve us well, but when it’s left unchecked there are consequences that rise up afterward like smoke from a fire, even the small things can turn into something more, just like clapping your hands and triggering an avalanche.
 
It may be painful to remember this past moment, especially if the consequences are still unfurling, but know that it is our mistakes and experiences that guide us toward our ultimate destiny.

Eight of Wands Present

In your present moment, the Eight of Wands splits its meaning. On one hand, your life may have become a kind of limbo, you feel stifled, like a pinecone in bad weather, you are closed up when all you want is to be open to the sunshine.
 
But this card is restless, and its meaning is not fixed, it may also be the case that your life is rich with opportunity, as fertile as the green leaves entwined around the wands. Opportunities are presenting themselves to you, they blossom along your life path as bright and vibrant as roses. Each flower is so rich and rewarding, you don’t know which to pick, each one beckons you to pluck it from the ground - there are so many opportunities, you don’t know which to go for!
 
While these two meanings may seem contrasting, they carry the same forceful message, “get moving”, the Eight of Wands calls to you, “make a change, and embrace the new experiences that come from it.”
 
Whether it means breaking your state of purgatory with a new, brave adventure or deciding which new, blooming opportunity to pick - this card is all about ambition and experience, let yourself be carried away in the stream of new events.

Eight of Wands Future and Outcome

In the future position, the Eight of Wands flies towards you with positive news in its wake - good things are coming your way! The wands are bundles of energy, full of momentum and speed, make sure you match their vibration with proactivity and enthusiasm.
 
Often this card appears when your dream job or ambition is beckoning, see it glisten on the horizon like the first star at sunset. keep your ear to the ground and be ready to run with the baton when it comes your way, for it surely is coming towards you with the speed of a great sprinter.
 
You and your actions may just be the catalyst needed to turn this incoming power into something amazing - stay positive, and stay alert - the rest will unfold as naturally a seed sprouting a stalk.

Eight of Wands Love Reconciliation

Consulting on questions of love reconciliation, the Eight of Wands presents that a lover gives a thrill, things are moving quickly because you do belong in each other's arms. The way the lover makes you feel is so heady, passionate, and alive it feels as if you have whiplash. Either way, reconciliation is a condition purpose-made for the disheartened and the anxious, there is time for salvation.
 
If you are in the relationship which has turned grey, it is time to think of the best ways to turn things back into vivid technicolor, like Dorothy traveling from Kansas to Oz. Your potential is immense, let the feelings of love carry you into a new dimension in your partnership. If you’re in a relationship going too slow remember that the wands move fast and they are adventurers. Enjoy the ride without rushing towards the final destination; sometimes you must flutter like a butterfly, but still be still and cool like a beautiful.
 
If you are single and see this card in a romance reading it likely points to impulsive behavior when dating, you are being ruled by knee-jerk reactions rather than your heart or mind. This card tells you to consider your feelings before jumping into a new relationship, take stock of the beautiful world around you and see if a new romance is what’s right for you in this present moment. You may just find fulfillment in the stunning natural world, instead. 

Eight of Wands As Friendship

Somebody new has walked onto the stage, perhaps they’re an old character from a previous scene, or maybe they’re a new addition to the cast ready to take the story in your magical life. This is a new friendship, one filled with momentum - you talk like soul mates, trust each other like family.
 
Sometimes we just click with someone else and we wonder how we got by before. The Eight of Cards may be indicating the start of a blossoming long term friendship, though often this card appears when it is the start of a friendship. It’s time to burn brightly, but just for a short while. Comfort yourself in the knowledge that whatever is meant to happen will happen; sometimes new companions and confidants are only around for specific chapters in our lives, and other times they may be by our side always, going forward.
 
The Eight of Wands is full of magic, but sometimes it lacks caution - what does this new cast member say on stage when you’re not there? What are they adding to your story? What role do they play? Trust is golden in friendship, just make sure this new acquaintance has truly earned it.

Eight of Wands Reversed Meaning

Sometimes you get a little bit caught up in new ideas or concepts or potential. Fantasizing is an extremely important part of the creative process; however, it is important that you not lose sight of where you have started. Your confidence is being questioned, and this is hard for you to handle. Consider taking any new fantasies that you have about people or situations and take action or communicate immediately so that it doesn’t cause you to procrastinate. Procrastination is your worst enemy. You have done very well up to this point to put action to your desires. Do not stop now.

Eight of Wands Reversed Love and Romance

The reversed Eight of Wands has cropped up to acknowledge the romantic tension you are currently experiencing; in recent days you have found your love life frustrated by unsaid words and bedtimes have been frosty; there is space between you and your partner. But how can you know what is wrong when the words are not being spoken? You must zoom back, and see the relationship in full with the objectivity of distance. Is this a forest fire about to die down, or a situation that’s about to spiral into something much worse? 

If you are currently walking the path of life alone, bear in mind that patience is a virtue. Practice gratitude and appreciate the scenery right where you are - every moment is unique and hindsight is 20-20, so be proud of your independence and all that you are doing with it. It is a part of your development so that when the soul that fits yours crosses your path you are in the perfect state to join roads. 

Eight of Wands Reversed Family and Home

Your family home has become overwhelmed with stress and worry, the reversed Eight of Wands enters your spread to tell you that you’re working too hard, and the competing schedules of every family member is leaving you lost and isolated. 

Upright, the wands fly in unison, going in the same direction with strength and certainty - but reversed their course is altered, like you and your family, confusion has to lead to mismatch and turbulence. When it seems that everything is “go, go, go” there is rarely time to catch your breath, let alone think about what your situation might be doing to the family unit. But the more you drown in the madness of life, the more important it is you take that life-giving breath. Family is a fortress that can protect and support you, allow it to salve your wounds and that daily madness will subside. 

Pause, take stock, and just see if you can’t reshuffle some priorities to make time for the most precious thing in all our lives; the tranquility of family, your conjoined hearts, and connected souls. 

Eight of Wands Reversed Work and Finances

You sit at your desk and wonder - is this all there is? Dissatisfaction clouds your mind and your future seems blank and impossible. The beautiful upright views of the Eight of Wands are flipped on their head with this card’s reversal, instead, all you can see now is monotonous clouds, not a patch of blue sky in sight. 

Things stagnate when they don’t move, and they catch fire when they go too fast. Perhaps you’re unhappy because you acted rashly in a previous period or maybe it is because you have stayed so still you turning to stone, like a hero under medusa’s gaze. But this does not need to be the case, you are the hero after all. If reckless spending and inaction have led you to feel trapped and small, now is the time to resolve these issues.

Boredom in your job is a sign you need to change things up; moving out of your comfort zone can be scary, but it also brings scope for growth and development, like a butterfly set free from a jar! If you are dealing with the fallout from historic bad decisions, do your best to counter these by being patient and thoughtful now - move out of the shadows, and into the sunshine, bathe in the golden life-enriching rays. Do this and you may just find a new season of potential and prosperity is on its way.

Eight of Wands Reversed Health and Wellness

When we are tired and worn down we are like a tree without sun, our branches reach up, desperate for those all-important rays of light, and instead, our leaves shed and turn brown. We may tell ourselves this is part of the changing of the seasons, but this is not true. Instead, we must find a way to move into the light without giving up - this is how we survive and prosper in health and wellness.

Sometimes the problem starts from the inside, like roots that can’t find water, and our exterior begins to wither as well. We can only endure so much neglect before the real, physical symptoms begin to present themselves. 

The reversed Eight of Wands insists that you take care of yourself from the inside out. Allow yourself to rediscover the sunlight and drink up the water from the landscape, you will soon be as pink as blossom with renewed health and vigor.

Eight of Wands Reversed Personal Spirituality

You have trained for the tightrope of spirituality with such dedication, your muscles ache and your body is tired - so why can’t you make it to the other end? Perhaps now is the time to remember that every tightrope walker starts their training on the ground, when you start with your goals too high, you are bound to fall. Spirituality is not about impressing those around you, but building the inner strength to fulfill your destiny. 

In other cases, this reversed card might crop up when your focus has been diverted from your true spiritual calling by the other trinkets of life that sometimes distract us from the real, substantial things that matter.

Now is the time to refocus and get back on that rope, but this time, start your training from the very beginning. Once you can walk along a rope half a foot from the ground, you can do it again from very far up. To get there you must be patient, and steady and keep your face turned towards the light - this is the real path to enlightenment. 

The Eight of Wands Card Keywords Upright

• Rushing
• Recklessness
• Moving forward
• Forgetting
• Letting go
• Career success
• Attractiveness
• Stubbornness
• Lack of trust
• Vivid imagination

The Eight of Wands Tarot Card Reversed Card Keywords

• Illusion
• Living a lie
• Fake friends
• Backstabbing
• Disappointment
• Old habits
• Old relationships
• Recovering
• Life changes
• Lack of energy