Eight of Wands Art and Meaning
About the Deck
The oldest complete tarot deck we possess, and one of the only early decks to be fully illustrated.
It is by no means certain, but it has been alleged that the Sola Busca tarot deck was commissioned to honor Alfonso d'Este on the occasion of his wedding to Anna Sforza, granddaughter of Bianca Maria Visconti.
Provenance
Italy, c.1491.
Meaning of Eight of Wands from the Sola Busca Tarot Deck
Upright
Renewal of interest.
Reversed
Wine colored glasses.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Partial success.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Domestic disputes for a married person.
Mme. Le Normand's Divinatory Meanings
Friendship. Faithful lover. Powerful enemy. Enemy overcome.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Understanding, Observation, Direction
Reversed
Quarrels, Intestine disputes, Discord.
P.R.S. Foli's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
Love of a dark man or woman which, if accepted and reciprocated, will bring joy and well-being
Reversed
an unworthy affection calculated to cause trouble.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
fortunate result of unremitting exertions.