Eight of Wands as Feelings in Love & Relationships (Upright & Reversed)

The Eight of Wands is the card of movement, progress, excitement, and sudden changes. The card shows eight wands suspended in midair as they are flying towards their destination. They are traveling at maximum speed towards their target. This shows their decisiveness. They are unstoppable. 

The Eight of Wands reminds us that being laser-focused on our goals often leads to success. It’s not enough to dream about it. We have to do it. The Eight of Wands lives by the mantra, “Seize the day.” It does not wait for anyone. It wants to strike while the iron is hot. 

Upright Eight of Wands as Feelings

If you are asking about how someone feels about you and you draw the Eight of Wands, it means that this person is feeling decisive about you. They want you, and they are ready to take action to get to their goals. This person is achievement-oriented, and they move very quickly when they know what they want. Right now, they want you. 

This person is also feeling excited about you. If they’ve been in a rut lately, they’ve now broken out of it. They are ready to move forward once again. Their preferred speed is full speed ahead. They are going to make their intentions very clear. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Eight of Wands means that this person feels burning desire towards you. They want you badly. They are very decisive, and they will make their feelings known to you. They want to drive the relationship forward. This person is very excited about you, and they are eager to see where your relationship is headed.  

For existing relationships, the Eight of Wands indicates that this person feels excited about you. If they were in a rut about your relationship before, this person is now out of it. They are renewed with vigor. They want to inject more excitement into your relationship, so that it feels like you are dating again. Go with the flow, and enjoy these experiences with them. If you were wondering whether or not your relationship is taking the next step forward, this is a decisive sign for yes. 

If you are asking about an old flame or an ex’s feelings about you, the Eight of Wands indicates that they want you back. They are tired of the single life, and they’ve made some realizations about your relationship. They are thinking of contacting you. Do not be surprised if you receive a message from them soon. This is a great card for reconciliation and reunions.   

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Eight of Wands is an excellent sign. This person absolutely wants to move the relationship forward, and they will make their intentions known to you soon. They definitely want this, and they are excited to see what a future together will bring. 

Reversed Eight of Wands as Feelings

When the Eight of Wands is reversed, it means that this person is feeling confused about what they want. There have been misunderstandings with this person before. They feel hesitant to move forward. They feel frustrated and in a rut. They do not know how to proceed from here, and it is very stressful for them. 

This person may also be feeling like they want to slow things down. Perhaps everything has been proceeding at a pace too rapid for them to handle. They want to catch their breath and have time to deliberate. They feel panicked at how fast everything is going, and they want to hit the reset button. 

For singles and those in new relationships, the Eight of Wands reversed is a sign of feeling hesitant to move forward. If your relationship has been going very quickly so far, they may need a moment to catch their breath. They may need reassurance from you and other people that they are going in the right direction. If you want this to work out, you need to be patient with them. Give them the time and space they need to reorient themselves.  

For those in committed relationships, the Eight of Wands reversed is a sign of feeling confused about your relationship’s direction. This person may feel stuck in a rut, but also not know what to do about it. You can try doing new things and going out to new places with them. Alternatively, their turmoil may also lie with themselves. For those people experiencing inner turmoil, you will just need to be patient. Let time do its work rather than pushing too hard.  

If you are asking about an ex’s feelings about you, the Eight of Wands reversed means that they are confused about what they want. While they really like you, they are also not ready to push the relationship forward. They are in a very confused state of mind. Their mind changes daily. Though they might make movements, they ultimately end up right where they started because they are unsure of themselves. For those wondering about reconciliation, this is a sign that your person has some things that they need to figure out first before taking that next step.  

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Eight of Wands reversed means that they are feeling hesitant and unsure of taking the next step forward. They are not decided yet about what kind of long-term life they are looking to lead, as well as how you would fit into that picture. This person needs some patience from you. They need to sort things out within themselves before they can commit. Of course, if that does not work with your timeline, you have every right to look for someone who can meet your needs. 

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Eight of Wands represents decisiveness and movement towards a goal. This card is all about knowing what you want and taking action. This can be a very positive force for any relationship, as long as the direction is mutually agreed upon. 

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