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Eight of Wands: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Eight of Wands speeds events up: news, calls, trips, quick decisions. Whatever the neighboring card shows will happen soon.

speed
news
movement
a trip
rapid change

Element: Fire
Suit: Wands
Pairs with the Major Arcana: 22

Eight of Wands combined with the suits

How Eight of Wands affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Next to other cards of its own suit, the Eight of Wands grows stronger: the theme of energy and action sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.

Cups

Fire and Water are opposing elements. Next to the Cups, the Eight of Wands weakens: the theme of energy and action comes into conflict with the theme of feelings and relationships.

Swords

Fire and Air are friendly elements. Next to the Swords, the Eight of Wands gains support: the theme of energy and action is complemented by the theme of thoughts and decisions.

Pentacles

Fire and Earth are neutral elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Eight of Wands keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of money and practical matters.

Eight of Wands and the Major Arcana

Eight of Wands + The Fool
A sudden trip, a fast start; events unfold rapidly.
Eight of Wands + The Magician
Quick results from active steps, successful negotiations.
Eight of Wands + The High Priestess
Unexpected news that confirms a hunch.
Eight of Wands + The Empress
Quick news about the family, a pregnancy or a growing project.
Eight of Wands + The Emperor
Urgent instructions from management, quick decisions.
Eight of Wands + The Hierophant
News about studies, paperwork processed quickly.
Eight of Wands + The Lovers
A relationship developing at whirlwind speed, love at first sight.
Eight of Wands + The Chariot
Speed, a trip, reaching a goal quickly.
Eight of Wands + Strength
Fast-moving events that call for composure.
Eight of Wands + The Hermit
Unexpected news breaks your solitude.
Eight of Wands + Wheel of Fortune
Rapid changes; good luck arrives quickly.
Eight of Wands + Justice
A quick court ruling or a fast resolution of an official matter.
Eight of Wands + The Hanged Man
News is delayed; events are in no hurry.
Eight of Wands + Death
A stage ending quickly, an abrupt change of direction.
Eight of Wands + Temperance
Events speed up but stay under control.
Eight of Wands + The Devil
Hasty decisions that lead into a trap.
Eight of Wands + The Tower
Sudden upheavals; events unfold too fast.
Eight of Wands + The Star
Good news, inspiration, dreams coming true quickly.
Eight of Wands + The Moon
False rumors, misleading news.
Eight of Wands + The Sun
Joyful news, quick success.
Eight of Wands + Judgement
An unexpected return, news from the past.
Eight of Wands + The World
Travel, reaching a goal quickly, wrapping things up.