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.  

"You are sorting out what parts of yourself you want to keep and what parts you want to release.  On a private or personal level, you're figuring out what you do and don't like about the way you experience yourself.  You're figuring out which parts of your self-image you want to emphasize." - Gail Fairfield

The Wormweird 8 of Flames shows a voodoo poppet impaled by a large knife framed by a pentagram inscribed with runes.  Whatever Baron Alchymus is up to now, I get the sense if isn't good.  On the All Hallows 8 of Wands a ghostly rider gallops passed a tree with 8 arrows embedded in its trunk.  In both instances I get a sense of needing to kill something or lay something to rest so that I can move forward.

The voodoo poppet might represent my own ego or more accurately my self-doubts, my inner critic.  If I can slay that creature and free myself form its influence then I can move forward and enjoy the fruits of my labors.  Even the ghostly rider suggests that its time to give up the ghost and allow my spirit to break free.  In real terms I mean that it's time to reassess my priorities and make sure the path I follow is one I want to follow.

Too often in my past I've just sort of floated where the winds took me.  Even my career at PAL was more the result of a long shot than any clear plan of action on my part.  Of course I could also say that it was fate that drew me there.  Either way is fine but the reality is that I think my next incarnation will require a bit more planning and thought.  I think I need to be clear about my priorities and who I want to be.  That is both terrifying and liberating.  I can decide who I want to be and take the steps to create that person.  What powerful magic that is.  I can lay to rest the demons of my past, those that have haunted me since I was let go from PAL.  Along with the termination of that position, that Debbie was terminated.  And that is not a bad thing.  She served her purpose.  Now it's time to decide who I want to become next, make the plans and take the steps necessary to achieve that goal.  It's time to release PAL Debbie and unleash a new and vibrant Debbie in her place.