8 is a number of setting priorities and goals, systems, regeneration and structure, practicality, balance and symmetry. On its side 8 resembles the lemniscate - a symbol of infinity.  Wands are usually associated with the element of fire, inspiration, energy, passion, feeling, enterprise, ambition, matters pertaining to the "spark of life".  They can refer to the growth and awareness of the self.  Wands are focused on discovering your true self, apart from others.  This card can sometimes be viewed as new ideas and new inspiration entering into your life.   Or as taking time to consider the various aspects of yourself that you portray and deciding which aspects you need to de-emphasize and while roles your willing to enhance.

"Swiftness, expediency, hasty perpetrations of intuitions; prophetic insight; speedy progress and rapid growth; communication" - Caitlin & John Matthews

Looking at these cards the first thing that I notice is the sense that things are flying at me very fast.  On the Hallowquest card there is a spear rapidly floating down a stream.  Is it an aimless and directionless missile subject to the whims of currents or it is guiding itself and allowing itself to experiences these ups and downs because it knows the end of the journey will be worth it?  Will all that tossing and turning, that death-defying soaring through the air actually lead to positive results? 

Well the reality is that only I can decide that.  Once we have the knowledge or insight or intuition, only the recipient can decide how to implement it or even if to implement it.  I guess in terms of setting priorities, one of the keys to making this card work is deciding which ideas and concepts to catch.  If 8 wands are flying through the air at you, odds are you won't be able to catch all 8.  So you would need to consider and think about which ones you should focus your energies on acquiring.  Even if I were able to catch all 8 of them, would I be able to implement them all?  I would think that it wouldn't happen right away.  Some I might be able to implement immediately and others might require more long term plan. 

My husband has been on my butt lately about letting things go til the last minute.  I have an unfortunately tendency of doing this quite a bit.  It made this semester in school quite a challenge.  It was totally unnecessary and I'm not really sure why I do it.  I ended up making late payments on a few bills - really not like me, and putting off other tasks I know need to be done.  Obviously on some level I think procrastination is serving me but in reality it's not.  I am causing myself unnecessary stress and aggravation.  I need to focus on channeling my energies in a more effective and productive manner.  I need to actually do things instead of just planning them.  Actually let me re-phrase that, I need to make plans and follow them through.  Instead of getting lost in an episode of Family Guy that I know will be on again, I need to read my homework assignments.  Instead of losing myself on Facebook for hours, I need to file away my receipts and records.

I know I can do this because once upon a time I actually was organized.  Then something happened and it became less of a priority.  I need to start catching those wands and deciding what I want to do with them.  If I don't learn to harness, channel and organize all of these ideas, intuitions and energy then I'll end up with anarchy.  And for someone who hates change as much as I do, anarchy is just not an option.  I need to put these gifts to good use or I'll get swamped in the river of possibilities.  The world might be full of infinite possibilities but that doesn't mean I need to try to take advantage of all of them.  As the hippie dude at the recycling place said in The Simpsons "simplify".  Organization is a form of simplifying.  So it's time to get moving and make some sense of my life instead of just letting the currents sweep me along.