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The Eight of Wands is asking you to tap into your fire energy, which means to follow your passions and take the actions needed to complete goals you have set for yourself. Fire energy is also associated with spirituality. Based on this image from the After Tarot, you are encouraged to aim high and see where the adventure takes you.

The Three of Swords in this deck doesn’t focus on any pain you may feel but rather on healing from heartache and disappointment. With today being the December solstice, this is the darkest day of the year for us in the northern hemisphere and a brand new start tomorrow.

Today, let the past go, like an archer shooting an arrow into the air. Becoming a happier person starts with your desire and passion to feel better and doing what needs to be done to reach that goal. Use the symbolism of the solstice to remind you that it’s always darkest before the dawn. Brighter days are ahead.