8 OF FIRE

Sagittarius I – SWIFTNESS

Selecting the Right Means for One’s Will and Aligning Intention with Action

Affirmation: I act swiftly and decisively, aligning intention with purposeful motion.

Card Details

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–9°59’ Sagittarius (Time of Year: November 21/22 – November 30/December 1)

Decan: Mercury in Sagittarius

Sephira: Hod

World: Atziluth

Color (Hex Code): #FFAE42

Correspondences

Keys: The Manifestor and The Alchemist

Planet (Mercury): 5 of Earth, 3 of Water, 10 of Earth, 6 of Air

Sequence (8-9-10 of Fire): 9 of Fire and 10 of Fire

Sephira (Hod): 8 of Water, 8 of Air, 8 of Earth

UPRIGHT: Swift Action, Progress, Momentum, Quick Decisions, Movement

REVERSE: Delays, No Direction, Obstacles, Impetuous, Inactive

Meaning: 

The core theme for Sagittarius involves aligning intention with action, establishing coherence between the will and the actions of the body. In the first decan of Sagittarius, a vision of the ideal self, radiant and heroic, forged in pure spiritual fire is revealed. This is the form the spirit assumes as imprints the mind and ignites purpose. A narrative begins to take shape—a mission, a destiny, a living myth.  The spirit overcomes resistance at every level of reality, bringing all aspects of being into alignment with its will. This decan evokes swift movement of body and mind, driving one forward in alignment with their inner vision. In many ways this first decan of Sagittarius is about clarifying one’s intent and choosing a goal, followed by identifying how to reach it and selecting the right means to move swiftly toward one’s aims. This decan poses the questions: what is it that you will, what tools are you going to use to get it, and what is the appropriate vehicle for your will?

Decanic Rulership: Mercury

Mercury, the ruler of this decan, who is otherwise uncomfortable in the sign of Sagittarius, offers speed or swiftness when confined within the terrain of Sagittarius. This decan represents the rapid speed of an idea or vision. The purpose of this decan is to drive change in an environment rather than to hold territory, pursuing whatever goal the intention is aimed at by seeking the right means and overcoming obstacles along the way. It is about finding the vehicle of action to achieve the will, and while there is a viral nature to the will and the spirit, on the surface, a lot of times this decan represents fast movement and can be used in a magical context to literally get from one place to another very quickly. Those born with Mercury in this placement possess a talent for persuasion. They instinctively know how to inspire, influence, and mobilize others, often excelling as salesmen. Their relationship with language is strategic rather than impartial—they seek words or images that compel action; symbols create the cohesion required for the swift accomplishment of a goal. 

Myths: 

This decan is associated with myths about finding the right means or vehicle for one’s will, aligning intention and action, and swift movement toward a clearly envisioned goal.