THE EIGHT OF WANDS
“The Lord of Swiftness”
Mercury in Sagittarius
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
On a cloudless day, a flight of eight flowering Wands sails through an open countryside descending as they draw near to the end of their course. Their energy is almost expended and they must land soon. A gentile stream flows through the lush countryside over which they travel and in the distance a castle sits atop the crest of a hill. The moment of their arrival is rapidly approaching and there is only a short period left before a decision must be made or action must be taken.
ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Strength of will and clarity of perception result from the mind power of Mercury acting within the expanding fire energy of the spiritual sign of Sagittarius. These enhanced mental faculties allow for rapid decision making and purposeful action. When the moment is right we ca act with sound judgment and the requisite insight necessary to for things to turn out successfully and set in motion a change for the better.
ORACLES
When Appearing Upright in a Reading
Move quickly to pursue the opportunities that are becoming available. Expand your mental faculties so that you may ready to act when the time is right. Events are moving rapidly now towards their conclusion and there is no time for delay. Swift action is called for on your part. The time to act is now before this energy passes and the opportunity is lost!
When Appearing Reversed in a Reading
Your viewpoint has become so narrow that you can no longer see the forest for the trees. Your mind is closed and you cannot come to terms with the need for immediate action. Time is running out. The moment of decision is upon you. You must act now!
THE TREE OF LIFE
“The Sphere of Splendor”
Mental clarity is the prerequisite of a self consciousness in search of a relationship with the splendor of the Inner Light but the seeker must realize that there are many forms and faces through which this Light may choose to reveal itself to us and when this creative energy is gifted to us we must be ready to welcome it and act without delay.