I’m under the ground
but I reach for the moon.
King of Wands Spell
Eggs onto leaves,
leaves into you—
you became true.
I grew.
Sparkler to stick,
stick to flare—
Butterfly Queen,
to Fire King.
Sniff, drift,
crack, boom—
I'm under the ground,
but I reach for the moon.
Stars blink
what I think.
Grass, worms, dirt—
compost the hurt.
Roots into earth.
Gathering.
Push out my worth.
Leaves.
Flower.
Nectar.
Power.
Black. White. Red.
Alive.
Dream.
Night.
Flight.
Dead.
Their wings—
dreams—
messages sent
through will and intent,
offered to all
who choose
time well spent.
Beginning to end,
end to the start—
staff raised
to heart.
Inward goes outward,
outward goes in—
death and birth,
again
and again.
Keywords & Card Content
KEYWORDS: LIGHT—VISIONARY, LEADER, DIRECTOR
DARK—DESTRUCTIVE, BURNT-OUT, EGO-DRIVEN
IMAGE
We see Eight transformed into a mighty tree, with butterflies at the roots and in the branches. Holding a butterfly scepter clasped in her hands, Eight emanates energy. That unmatched energy encircles her completely—fiery shards spiraling out in every direction. Eight enchants every part of the forest with her confidence and authority.
DIVINATORY MEANING
Kings show complete reign over their corresponding element. With the King of Wands, you exemplify that sovereignty through inspiration and creativity. You became the forest you’ve enchanted. Starting from a mere spark in the beginning of the Wands’ tale, you’ve taken that energy and crafted it into a living, breathing wish-making force. Every leaf, every egg, every butterfly vibrates with your energy. Everything you touch not only turns to gold—it creates it. The value of your worth cannot be named.
The cycle you’ve created completely changed the nature around you. The cells inside the cells no longer hold the old story—but grew from it, took the power from it, and made it your own. You broke down the matter into parts you could use. The energy wasn’t destroyed—you evolved it. Your hand, guided by the immeasurable force within you, takes what was taken and gifts it into the world anew.
EIGHT’S INSIGHT
The one who defines themselves so powerfully it shapes others.
A leader—a true leader—doesn’t let others know the secret of their magick. They hold that essence close to their chest. They share it without others realizing they’re sharing it. They spread their knowledge in a way that doesn’t feel like preaching. They don’t talk about action. They are action.
When you’re at your most vulnerable, you can come across as ego-driven—always bringing things back to yourself. Authority doesn’t ask others for validation or confirmation of choices. Confidence doesn’t ask for approval. Weakening your spirit by slipping into old habits can tarnish the legacy you’ve built. Allowing yourself to return to these tendencies steals the magick you’ve worked so hard to create.
Carrying this much fire with the wrong intentions can be destructive instead of visionary. Create—but don’t destroy. Trust your manifestations. Uncertainty can consume you and spread into everything you touch. It’s better to wait until self-doubt dissolves before sending out wishes tinged with lack.
Whatever you send out always comes back.
What do you want the world to give back to you?