EIGHT OF WANDS
The Eight of Wands is a sign that you’re approaching peak flow state: a dynamic period of high energy and momentum. Eight Playful Penguins swim together with the ocean’s current, jumping in the waves, their wands of inspiration moving with them. Perhaps you’ve just recovered from a state of burnout or exhaustion and are feeling like your old or best self again, you’ve finally made it past a significant hurdle that was causing you to procrastinate and stagnate, or you’ve pivoted in a new promising direction. Either way, the Eight of Wands is a sign that you’re going places now, and that things are moving fast — but you’re up for it. Do what it takes to stay enthusiastic. Set realistic goals that still allow yourself to be flexible as things come up so you don’t begin to feel like you’re falling behind. Don’t question your worthiness for any opportunities you’re surrounded by. There are wild rides to come. Allow yourself to get excited and grab hold of new ideas, and make sure you’re appreciating all these high-energy moments and this particular period of time. Soak it in. Focus on the present.
IF YOU’RE FEELING BLOCKED
Maybe you’ve stopped believing in what you were doing and are looking for a new path or challenge. You’ve got your energy back, but your life is a bit out of order still; you’re lacking a calling. You don’t really have anything to work on that actually excites you at the moment. But you know what? You’re free. The Eight of Wands is a sign that travel is your best medicine. Get out of Dodge. Don’t break the bank, but seize the freedom of the present moment as much as you can. Take a day trip, a weekend, or a week and go somewhere you’ve never been. Let the adventurous part of your spirit wander, live without an itinerary or leave plans behind when other opportunities come about. Maybe hit the water in some way: go for a swim, rent a kayak, visit a waterfall, walk along the beach. Think about your 8-year-old self, your 12-year-old self: What kinds of things did you love the most when you were growing up? Do those things. Make that kid that still lives in you happy, and your next project will come to you.
CREATIVITY EXERCISES:
Think about your favorite toy you had when you were a kid - why did you like it so much? Figure out a way to bring that toy to life again. If it was a train set, visit a train museum; if it was a stuffed animal, go to the zoo.
Imagine you formed a band with friends and are creating your first album. What would the name of your band be, based on What would the name of the album be? Create your album cover.
Get inspired by the diversity of life in the deep ocean and create your own deep ocean sea creature. What characteristics does it have? How does it eat and find food? How does it hide from predators?
Create something with the theme of waves.