Eight of Wands is a

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card. In the Rider–Waite deck, the card shows eight diagonal staves of staggered length angled across an open landscape with river, as designed by artist

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. Tarot cards are used throughout much of

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to play

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. In

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-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, Tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for

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purposes.

Divinatory purposes

A card of action; swiftness. Conveys immediate information or action. News swiftly travelling. Because the suit of Wands relates to information, look for new communication and unexpected news. Depending on surrounding cards in the draw, may indicate the speed of these events.

Key Meanings

The key meanings of the Eight of Wands: *Hasty actions *Journey and Travel *A Journey or Flight *Motion *End to a delay

References

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