Eight of Air

A small group of people sit in circle, holding council.  One man is talking while the others are actively listening.  Perhaps they are planning a political action, remembering the words of Margaret Mead: “Never doubt the ability of a small group of concerned citizens to change the world.”  Perhaps they are working to achieve consensus on an issue that is important to their bonds as a spiritual group.  Maybe they are a peer counseling group. Or they could be participating in the deep transformation that can happen when we tell our authentic stories, and others listen deeply from their hearts.

Divinatory meaning: You are being challenged to transform your visions into reality, with a little help from your friends. In a circle, everyone shares power and no one is “above” anyone else. It may be a struggle to co-create a vision with others, and it may be hard on the individual ego to reach consensus in a group. But oh, the rewards! May we all learn to give good attention to others, to listen deeply and to listen well.

This card is dedicated to James Wells and his work with council circle.

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Eight of Fire

Meteors with trails like sparkling diamonds streak swiftly towards the earth. Meteor showers are spectacular sights that fill our hearts with awe and wonder. The ancients believed they were portents of great change, for good or ill.

Divinatory meaning: Are you looking up at the stars, or are you missing the spectacular show in the night sky because your attention is elsewhere? Stay open to inspiration, and when it strikes, move quickly before it fades away! Let the meteor showers inspire you to burn brightly and move swiftly, as you take action towards making your visions a reality.

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Eight of Water

A woman swims upstream in a river, intent on reaching her destination.  She is focused and determined, as she takes action to live an authentic life. There may be times when she feels like she’s in over her head, when she wants to turn around and let the current take her swiftly and easily downstream. But then she’ll just have to pick herself up and head upstream again, after having lost a lot of ground. 

“Stay true to yourself,” the River whispers.  “Keep to your course ‘til you make landfall.”

Divinatory meaning: You are taking action to live your dream and to live authentically, even though at times it is very difficult to go against the current.  This current may symbolize an outmoded way of doing things that no longer serves you. It may represent mainstream, “accepted” values and standards, and you are drawn to live your life in a more unique way. Or it may indicate your past that holds you back. Whatever it is — you have the courage, strength and determination to reach your destination.

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Eight of Earth

Like a master craftsman and his apprentice, a father teaches his young daughter to drum. He is a mentor and role model to her, and the devotion between them seals the lessons of rhythm and tempo.

Divinatory meaning: A long apprenticeship is sometimes required when we work to manifest our vision in the world. We must learn our craft and practice it diligently, reaching a high level of skill, before we can walk the path of right livelihood. What is the work of your heart? And have you found a mentor who will teach you wisely? And will you pass on your knowledge to another?

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