The Eight of Wands Great things are not done by impulse,but by a series of small things brought together. — Vincent Van Gogh One of the simplest images that Pixie Smith created for the Waite deck, the Eight of Wands has no people, animals, or celestial bodies. We only see eight staves flying through the … Read more
The Three of WandsA vision is not just a picture of what could be;it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter (American business speaker and consultant ) In the numerology of the Tarot, threes are the expansion cards, the creative growth that comes from the … Read more
The Eight of WandsOne’s destination is never a place,but a new way of seeing things.— Henry Miller What a perfect card for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year! The Eights of the Tarot are about abilities, self-directed action, and moving ahead. And of course, Wands are about fire, action, growth, and energy. … Read more
The Eight of WandsThe earth has grown old with its burden of careBut at Christmas it always is young,The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fairAnd its soul full of music breaks the air,When the song of angels is sung.— Philip Brooks Another visit from the Eight of Wands, which we’ve had several times … Read more
The Page of WandsHumanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature. — Tom Robbins This week, we have rare visit from the Page of Wands, a Court card. Neither as dramatic and spiritual as the Major Arcana’s big … Read more
Knight of WandsThe eternal quest of the individual human being is to shatter his loneliness.— Norman Cousins Get ready for a busy week! The Knight of Wands bursts onto the scene! The Wands suit, of course, is connected to Fire, action, will, and energy. And the Knights of the Tarot are always how that suit … Read more
The Ace of WandsKnowing is not enough; we must apply.Willing is not enough; we must do.— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe From last week’s Knight, now to the Ace, the Wands are sending a clear message that we must take action. This is not the time for passivity, confusion, analysis, or emotions; now is the time … Read more
(sorry this is late; I was not able to dial in from the road on Monday. — B.) The Six of WandsNot the glittering weapon fights the fight,but rather the hero’s heart. — Anonymous The Six of Wands, somewhat rare in my weekly readings, is a card of triumph. The hero of the battle returns … Read more
The Queen of WandsYou gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience by which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, “I can take the next thing that comes along.” You must do the thing you think you cannot do. — Eleanor Roosevelt Here’s a surprise! … Read more
The Six of WandsThe person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore.— Dale Carnegie We have another visit this week from the Six of Wands. Riding on his steed, accompanied by his allies and supporters, the leader carries the … Read more