It's difficult to say... Most readings I do involve at least 10 cards, and interpretations can vary depending on placement, and the format of the spread. For example, in a traditional cross and staff layout, the 7th position would correspond to the interior world of the querent, how they view things subjectively, the internalisation of the situation at hand. Yet if I was reading according to an astrological layout, the 7th position would refer to the dynamics of the querent's significant partnerships. If I am laying out the cards on the Tree of Life, then the 7th position relates to Netzach and Her Mysteries. Often, I don't read according to any traditional layout at all, but devise one particular to the question at hand though intuition. These spreads will take on strange shapes and patterns, and it is problematic to view cards in isolation.
Bearing all that in mind, the two of wands in relationship queries usually relates to passion, though not always of the romantic kind. Persons united by either intense love or hatred; lovers or enemies. Creative partners working with fire and force towards the manifestation of their passions; or struggling for dominance, take your pick. Whatever it's dynamics, the situation will be an explosive one. Whether for good or for ill depends on the layout and the surrounding cards.
The eight of wands generally refers to speed and action; a situation coming to head and quickly, without delay. Things opening up with great energy, and with a powerful feeling of expansion. Letters, conversation, phone calls and communication of all sorts is highlighted, as is travel and transport. Yet this is not an enduring influence, it often passes just as quickly as it enters one's life. Here today, gone tomorrow, that kind of thing. Quicksilver.
Again...all depends on the context of the reading, and the aspect of the surrounding cards. The big picture so to speak.
The Thoth Tarot is exquisite; and I do believe that both artistically and magically it is unparallel, but it is a difficult deck for a beginner. If you feel drawn to it, then by all means proceed, but don't expect it to be easy going!
The artist Pamela Coleman Smith created a wonderful deck that is perfect for newcomers to the Tarot, as she was the first artist to attribute pictorial narratives to the Minor Arcana. This deck is commonly known as the Rider Waite, named after A.E. Waite, who commissioned the deck, and one Mr. Rider, his publisher. That Coleman-Smith herself received neither publishing royalties nor credit for her creation is one of the great travesties of 20th century occult history. |
). again maybe getting accross your ideas furthuer down nearly "reality" . And about conveying what you want into a communicative form .