But my fire will never leave.
Ace of Wands Spell
I flick a Bic, and the sparkler's lit.
My hand's nervous at the surface, almost in a fit.
Little lightning licks up my sleeve.
It might pinch and bite,
But my fire will never leave.
I shower my power into the night.
I dream it. I create it. I shape it—
this wish of mine, so right!
Think fast, act faster—
it's going to burn so bright,
then vanish as quickly as it burst into sight.
The ocean's close; waves break on toes.
Children are laughing because nobody knows.
But I remember December,
eight times forever.
I'm ready to reclaim my lost treasure.
You can't snuff out a candle of this measure,
one raised from nightmares, not from pleasure.
When I whisper all my truths to be told,
others shall stand with me in a blaze so bold.
A shared flame warms all that's cold,
and fans fiercely into forever—
Behold!
Keywords & Card Content
KEYWORDS: WILL, PASSION, CREATION, WELLSPRING OF INSPIRATION
IMAGE
The Ace of Wands begins with Eight holding a lit sparkler in the shape of an eight. Flickers of electricity shoot out with emphatic energy. There are symbols for the Fire element floating in the magick created by the wand Eight is wielding. On her fingers we see various adornments. There’s an evil eye thumb ring symbolizing protection and wisdom. On her index finger is a butterfly ring that represents transformation. Her ring finger is tied with her characteristic red ribbon, reminding her to “never forget.” Her fingernails are painted with black and white horizontal stripes, a nod to her past imprisonment. A charm bracelet dangles with all the elements. The symbol for Fire charm is alit with power. With all the elements present, Eight will surely manifest something spectacular.
DIVINATORY MEANING
The Ace of Wands arrives, marking the start of your passionate potential. The very beginning of something contains the kernel of it—the raw essence of the suit. Wands are the Fire element, full of inner willpower, energy, and raw passion.
This card symbolizes the birth of your willpower, the beginning of your Wands’ voyage of creativity. You have pure excitement and the feeling of power in your fingertips, ready to be molded in any way you want. You gather Air, Water, Fire, Earth, and Spirit, and combine all of their energy into your soul. With this raw fountainhead of passion, you are more than ready to create whatever is “the thing” you want to be remembered for in this world. Take all of that inspiration and couple it with all the fuel of your past and combust it into the best version of yourself to share with the universe. Your sparkler is lit, all of that combustible spark inside you—and the only direction it’s going is outward. What will you show the world with your inner light source?
EIGHT’S INSIGHT
A sparkler spiraling in the hand of a child is the thing of childhood core memories: swirl it around in circles, twirl it into letters and sigils. Whatever you fancy is full of fantastical light! Beware, though—get too close to the sparks, and they can prickle, stealing a bit of that magic you first held. You can get so caught up in the initial imagination that once it passes, you forget entirely what it was at the start. Keep a journal with you so you may always record your ponderings. But, don’t stop at the idea stage—without follow-through, dreams disappear into nothing. It’s not always easy to come up with phenomenal ideas, but continuing the creative cycle to the end is what makes a genius unforgettable. Let the lessons of your past lift you towards success instead of distracting you. Don’t allow others to thieve your determination…protect it! Whisper to your inner child that she is safe to create, that her secrets will be remembered, and that the glow within her will keep on shining far long after the flame has fizzled.