Although this card holds Fire energy, it stays direct and intense. Also, Fire moves quick and creates strong shifts. Then it fuels drive and sparks new action. Next, remember the first P.E.N.S.I. lesson and think passion and career. So passion shows what we love to build or create. Finally, career shows long-term focus, while passion shapes projects we truly want to do.
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With my P.E.N.S.I. method it is a lot easier to learn tarot. You learn its Position in a spread, its Fire Element, its Numerology, its Symbolism in motion, and its Intuition. This method keeps card study clear and steady and with P.E.N.S.I. you are making associations rather than endless memorizing.
Eight of Wands, 1st Layer of Context: Position
The Eight of Wands in a spread brings speed. It shows things moving fast. It often marks change you cannot slow. Depending on where in a spread, the nuances and context will change. Past, present or future? Or what is simply on the mind. Once I have covered all the cards, we will dive into spreads.
2nd Layer of Context: Element of Fire
3rd Layer of Context for Eight of Wands: Numerology of Eight
Remember from the first P.E.N.S.I. lesson, eight is like “halfway there” and always implies some struggle. Hard to get halfway there and look how much farther to go. But eight also speaks to some stamina too, In the eight, we start to wonder if should we go a different direction, or if we are going in the right direction. In the eight, we are often waiting for something before we continue.
4th Layer of Context: Symbolism
The eight wands fly through open sky. They never touch the ground and show clear direction, quick travel, and events in motion. They do look like they are headed somewhere specific though, and will find their target. Their arrival would be the end of their movement, right? So, this card screams a swift conclusion to a matter.
It also speaks to movement, possibly travel, especially through the air. When I notice this pops up with a six of swords, it really speaks to actual travel. Lastly, how about successful spell work manifesting? Oh yeah!
5th Layer of Context: Intuition
Trust the pull to move. Let the rush guide you. You can act with purpose while things open with ease. I often get psychic information with this card that says “hold on to your butt”, stuff is about to change because this situation is coming to a close. You will be free to act, or are free to act, depending on where in a tarot spread it falls. I often know it comes through an email or a phone call too.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, the Eight of Wands slows down. Delays appear and plans may stall. Messages may miss or shift. You pause and check your path. You use this time to correct course and clear your space. If find when it comes up reversed, people feel so stuck in a situation that just seems to drag on and on. The real way to correct it is to plan and bust a move.
Sympathetic Decks
I find that almost all the decks I look at, regardless of era seem to show similar imagery. A bunch of wands flying in swift. Typically the skies are clear and the weather looks great and usually the scene in pleasant. I get a kind of “glad” feeling from the image, like being happy about this swift conclusion to whatever matter. Not that I might totally agree with the outcome, but glad to have a conclusion.
Correspondences
- Astrology: Mercury in Sagittarius
- Element: Fire
- Planet: Mercury
- Number: 8
- Movement
Tarot Spell: Eight of Wands
Place the Eight of Wands on your altar, then sit with the card and feel its fast push. Write one clear goal. Burn a small Fire-safe note while holding the card. Move the smoke forward with your hand. This sets the motion and aligns your path. Claim a swift conclusion to the matter.
Tarot Spell: Eight of Wands (Reversed)
Enchant a black chime candle for banishing a block. Place the Eight of Wands reversed before you. Sit still and breathe slow. Write one delay or block. Set the note under the card. Let the card hold the issue while you clear space. Let the candle burn to finish. You flip the Eight upright when you feel flow return and let it remain while the candle finishes.
Final Notes and Conclusion
The Eight of Wands arrives when change moves fast. You decide the aim.
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A very common question—how to manifest something in life—often comes up at our metaphysical shop. Similarly, it appears frequently in our social channels. Many people seek to manifest money or love, while others long for a passionate artistic pursuit or a lifelong dream. Perhaps you wish to manifest a home of your own?
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First Steps in Manifestation
To begin with, there are countless methods and techniques for manifesting your desires. In fact, you could easily get lost in the sheer volume of information. There are spells, correspondences, mental exercises, meditation, and much more. Certainly, all of these hold validity, but the real challenge is knowing where to start.
Moving forward, it is essential to understand that creating, attracting, and manifesting are distinct processes.
How to Manifest: Create or Attract
What I want to do here is simplify manifestation into two main categories: creating manifestation and attracting manifestation. Understanding this distinction will significantly enhance your spells and magical workings, leading to greater success. In terms of spell work, this division proves highly useful.
While spells, meditations, and mental exercises are all effective, it is even more beneficial to determine whether you are manifesting through attraction or creation.
Create Manifestation
When manifesting through creation, we gather tools and components, gradually shaping the desired outcome. As the process unfolds, manifestation occurs. Once fully realized, it has completely manifested. For instance, an artist who feels inspired to paint envisions an idea, gathers materials, and then brings the image to life on canvas.
Similarly, think of someone starting a business. They must develop plans, set up logistics, decorate, and establish services. Step by step, they construct the foundation and execute each part of the process.
Focus: This method emphasizes taking deliberate steps to bring your goal into reality. Rather than waiting for things to happen, you actively work toward making them a reality.
Techniques: This approach involves setting clear objectives, breaking them down into manageable steps, taking consistent action, and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.
Role of Action: Action is crucial in this process. Instead of passively waiting for an outcome, you take intentional steps to make it happen.
Example: If you want a new job, you might update your resume, network with professionals in your field, refine your interview skills, and actively apply for positions.
Attract Manifestation
In contrast, attracting manifestation involves aligning yourself with what you wish to draw into your life. Take dating and relationships, for example. To attract a certain type of person, you might visit places where they are likely to be, dress with intention, and adopt behaviors that mirror what you seek. If you desire a confident, motivated partner, you must embody those same qualities yourself.
Likewise, if you are searching for the right business partner or employee, you would strategically place job postings, network in professional forums, and present your business in the most appealing way possible.
Thus, the first step is identifying the type of manifestation you need. Keep in mind that, in some cases, your ultimate goal may require a combination of attraction and creation techniques. Both approaches can work together, either simultaneously or in sequence.
Focus: This method primarily relies on the Law of Attraction, which states that like energies attract one another. Therefore, by maintaining positive thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, you align yourself with your desired outcome and invite it into your reality.
Techniques: Common techniques include visualization, affirmations, gratitude practices, and embodying the emotions of already having what you seek.
Role of Action: Although action is not disregarded, it is often seen as a natural byproduct of aligning your mindset and energy with your goal.
Example: Suppose you want a new job. You might visualize yourself excelling in the role, experience the excitement it brings, and genuinely believe the position is already yours.
How to Manifest: Specific Techniques
Regardless of whether you choose to create or attract, these techniques can be highly effective, especially when practiced with focus and consistency. For those who practice witchcraft, spells play a key role in manifestation, like a manifestation box. I am looking forward to exploring a lot of spell work in my blog. However, for now, my focus remains on the foundational principles.
Manifestation techniques include visualization, affirmations, journaling, meditation, and gratitude. Ultimately, the goal is to bring desires into reality by aligning thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
Before diving into these techniques, it is essential to recognize that words and thoughts hold power. Since this aligns with the Law of Attraction, always practice gratitude and maintain a positive outlook. Instead of saying, “I want” or “I need,” phrase your desires as if they have already come true.
Otherwise, you will remain in a state of wanting. Visualizing your goal is equally important—see it, feel it, and know it.
The Power of Gratitude
Gratitude generates the energy of receiving. Think back to a time when someone gave you something you truly needed or appreciated. That feeling of joy and appreciation is the energy you must harness. However, simply saying the words isn’t enough—you need to fully tune into the emotions of gratitude and embrace them as if your desire is already fulfilled.
No matter which manifestation technique you choose, gratitude remains a necessary component.
Scripting for Manifestation
Get a journal, dedicate it to writing about what you seek to manifest. Writing about your desires with excitement and certainty strengthens your manifestation process.
Rather than phrasing your goals as something you wish for, write as if they have already materialized. Describe every aspect, from how they make you feel to how they positively impact your life.
Number Manifesting
Numerology holds a deep connection to manifestation, and certain techniques leverage the power of repetition and intention. Below are a few widely used methods:
- 369 Method: Write your goal three times in the morning, six times in the afternoon, and nine times at night.
- 33×3 Method: Write your desire 33 times for three consecutive days to align your subconscious with your goal.
- 777 Method: Write your manifestation seven times in the morning and seven times at night for seven days.
- 5×55 Method: Write your affirmation 55 times per day for five days.
- 444 Method: Manifest your desires by writing them 44 times per day for four days.
- 11:11 Method: Focus your intention at 11:11 AM or PM, using meditation and visualization to amplify your manifestation power.
The Whisper Method
A more recent manifestation trend, the whisper method, has gained popularity through social media. It combines intention, visualization, and affirmations to focus the mind. To use this technique, clearly define your goal, visualize yourself whispering it to a specific person, and then release any attachment to the outcome.
Manifestation Box
One of my personal favorites, make a manifestation box. I often reuse boxes too. I intend on covering such things in depth as my blog moves into spell work and ritual magic down the road.
For now, get a box, decorate it if you wish with symbols and images of what you want to manifest. Fill it with photos, checks to yourself, a postcard of somewhere you want to vacation. Take it out and look at it a lot, add to it. Talk aloud about it, even if you are alone. This practice might really surprise you.
Affirmation Manifestation
Personally, I love using affirmations. In fact, I repeat them throughout my daily routine. For example, I often say, “I will focus on what is loving, kind, helpful, beneficial, and constructive.” Likewise, I affirm, “I will be a wise and loving counselor today.” If you want to amplify affirmations, you can combine them with the numerology methods mentioned earlier.
Vision Boards
Manifestation requires focus, time, and energy. A vision board serves as a visual representation of your desires, reinforcing your intentions. For instance, if you want a new home, a sports car, or a dream vacation, create a collage featuring these goals. Some people place their vision board opposite a mirror, ensuring they see it daily, which strengthens their manifestation process.
By implementing these techniques, you can refine your manifestation practice, align yourself with your desires, and create a reality that reflects your dreams.
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This post follows the P.E.N.S.I. method, my own creation—Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition—to explore the deeper meaning of the Two of Wands. Each layer reveals how this card blends vision, courage, and preparation into a complete message for both daily life and spiritual practice.
If you haven’t read it yet, start with my first P.E.N.S.I. lesson,
Two of Wands, 1st Layer of Context: Position
Position: In a reading, the Two of Wands appears when you stand at the threshold of expansion. It signals the need to choose a direction and commit. Whether you face a personal or professional crossroad, the card urges clear planning and thoughtful risk-taking. It’s the moment before action, where dreams take form through intention.
We’re not doing any spreads in these lessons, yet, but we will. But I wanted to say the two of wands often pops up when a person feels their world is too small, or restricted somehow.. They are looking around, feeling like the grass has to be greener somewhere.
I’ll give you a personal example. Though I’ve been witching my whole life, I did not always own a metaphysical shop. I’ve been in banking, behavioral health, video games and an animator back in the 90’s for SEGA. I’ve also been a Realtor and still hold a license, though I’m not active.
So, I wanted to be around more people like me while doing something I love for a living. The two of wands came up frequently in readings whether I read for myself or had another trusted friend read for me. I started manifesting and POOF, Coexist – The Alternative Path was born.
The two of wands came up again in later readings in the months before launching Posh Pagan (Meta), our sister store three doors up for pagan, goth and witchy wear.
That should give you some better context. Career changes are often preceded by the two of wands, sometimes the itch to start a business or spin a side-hustle into one.
2nd Layer of Context: Element is Fire
Element: The Two of Wands belongs to the Fire element, representing energy, ambition, and transformation. Fire fuels confidence and creation, but it also demands focus. This element reminds you that intention without motion fizzles out. Channel passion wisely and act with purpose to shape what’s next. Remember with fire, always think; passions and career.
Career is a bit different than employment; wands vs pentacles. Career is what we want to do, not what we have to do. And usually there’s more creativity involved. With pentacles, it’s more about social, family and money, always money. It doesn’t mean someone doesn’t like or isn’t good at their job.
3rd Layer of Context for Two of Wands: Numerology of Two
Numerology: The number two symbolizes balance, partnership, and dual paths. Here, it reflects decision-making and the harmony between desire and discipline. You’re learning to unite inner drive with external opportunity. This balance ensures that progress comes through alignment rather than impulse.
4th Layer of Context: Symbolism
Symbolism: In many decks, a figure stands between two wands, gazing toward distant lands. The globe or landscape in hand represents vast potential and worldly ambition. The wands create a gateway, suggesting both choice and opportunity. The red robe symbolizes vitality, while the horizon hints at infinite possibilities. Ok, sure. This is more like the generic take you’ll get on this card. Yes, but …
Just my own take, but when I gaze upon the symbolisms, I think “others are going to think you’re crazy, you got the whole world in your hand.” But it’s small, right? And with one wand secured to the inside of wall, it’s like saying, this is where your foundation is, stay, it’s safe. Notice the other wand is held aloft as this person, who happens to be well-dressed, gazes out into the open landscape.
It’s like searching for where to build, wanting to build, but needing to keep one foot in while the other steps out. And yes, look closely at the wand on the right, down low. Hard to spot perhaps, but that wand is bolted/secured to the wall.
Anyhow, that’s what I see in the image, but all of the above I consider to be true and applicable. For someone in this energy or circumstance, I recommend wearing yellow tiger eye. Unleashes your creativity but keeps you grounded so your creativities don’t run away with you.
5th Layer of Context: Intuition
Intuition: Intuitively, the Two of Wands whispers, “Dream bigger.” It asks you to claim your space with certainty and design your future rather than drift into it. Trust your ability to lead your own journey. Depending on who is sitting in front of me, this but also other things come across. Sometimes I know they have the itch to start a business, other times to take a different job, or even change careers.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed Meaning: Reversed, this card warns of hesitation, over-analysis, or fear of the unknown. It may show untapped potential or reluctance to act. Trust that clarity grows through movement, not waiting.
Sympathetic Decks
Sympathetic Decks: The Two of Wands aligns beautifully with visionary or traveler-themed decks, such as the Modern Witch Tarot, Light Seer’s Tarot, and Golden Art Nouveau Tarot. When I say “sympathetic decks” though, I mean that all decks are sympathetic to their time or era, and their authors and creators. My Witches Tarot is very similar in imagery.
Correspondences
Astrology: Mars in Aries – totally me 🙂
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Number: 2
Tarot Spell: Two of Wands
Hold the Two of Wands card before a red candle. Visualize the scene on the card as your own doorway to opportunity. Speak your intention clearly: what you’re choosing, what you’re building, and what you’re leaving behind. Let the flame reflect in the card’s image as you declare your decision aloud. Place the card where you plan your goals for seven days to charge it with steady purpose.
Tarot Spell: Two of Wands (Reversed)
Place the Two of Wands card face down between two unlit candles. Write your fears or indecisions on paper, fold it toward you, and rest it beneath the card. Light one candle to represent courage and the other for movement. As the candles burn, turn the card upright, a little here, a little there until fully upright, symbolizing your readiness to step forward. Burn the paper safely when the wax cools.
To help your spells, check out enchantment magic (how to enchant) and my post on alpha brainwaves.
Final Note
The Two of Wands teaches you that potential is not enough—it must be met with courage. You are the architect of your destiny, ready to turn imagination into motion. Step forward, plan wisely, and let your fire guide the way.
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