Pentacles
Postive - The man enjoys his work and very dedicated, he is good at his craft, it has taken him many years to get to where he is, where his skill is admired by others
Negative - He is working late again, his family will be upset again, his wife thinks that he spends too much time at work, and not enough time at home spending time with their children.  She doesn't understand, that if doesn't finish this job, there will be no more work.

Swords
Positive - Although this woman is blindfolded and bound, she can still move, there is still a path out of this situation, she just needs to follow the water and she will find the river
Negative -She is feeling pressured, alone, and backed into a corner, she is feeling bound by a decision she choose to make, the only way to continue on is  blindly, on a path that is murky

Wands -
Positive - There are opportunites coming , there will be ample resources to start new and complete old things
Negative - Too much happening all at once, looks like many things being thrown at you, not prepared

Cups
Positive - The man needs to go and find more resources to finish his job, it will take time so he has set off at night, so that he will be well underway the next day, it will be a long journey
Negative - He is sick of this situation, he needs to take some time away, to think about what is important to him, he doesn't know when he will be back, but he does know that he could be gone for quiet some time

Thanks Chooky, you are really understanding these cards

Thanks for the feedback Gem, as this is my first time doing anything like this, any comments are good.  

And yes to the other comment about two ways to learn the cards, this way has been fabulous.  I actually like trying to figure out the card and post my ideas, and then look up what the card actually means...very interesting...

8 WANDS - Woosh!  I throw my (rods) ideas into the air and watch them fly!! If I've calculated the wind direction carefully, they will land on "fertile" ground where they'll take root and grow into a magnificent orchard of fruit!  NEGATIVE:  My rods (goals & energies) are scattered and wasted.  Fall on barren ground.  

8 CUPS - I've made some friends and had positive adventures of the heart.   These are the 8 cups standing.  Having "left my mark" - perhaps touched the lives of others in some way, I feel satisfied and excited about moving on to the next destination.  NEGATIVE:  The cups I tried to fill still remain empty - no one accepted the love I had to give.  I would like to keep trying, but it's pointless. I move on "unwillingly".  

8 SWORDS - At last I have been given a chance to STOP and EXAMINE how my thoughts and behaviors have limited my progress.  My hands are bound and I am blindfolded - now I have no other choice than to turn inward - to become less rigid so that my hands are free - I can untie myself and remove the blindfold.  NEGATIVE:  Some episode has forced me into a vulnerable/hopeless position. I am backed into a corner -  I feel powerless and trapped by "people"/circumstances. I've assumed a victim posture/mentality.

8 PENTACLES - I've have worked very hard to master my craft and my hard work is starting to "pay off".  I have created something beautiful, stable and plentiful in the world and I will be "rewarded" for this.  NEGATIVE:  I feel LAZY!!  Perhaps I've become a workaholic - obsessed with job/money making and now I find no satisfaction in my craft.  OR perhaps I have a talent, but am not motivated to develop it.

Warmest,
Weezer

swords A girl is surrounded by pointed swords but she is no victim.
POS: You many choices. Carefully considers each one.
NEG Don't let indicision hinder your journey.

pentacles. She looks at her perfectly crafted pentacles and appreciates her handiwork.
POS: Youare good at your job and working to become the best in your field rather than focussing just on the money received.  You will be rewarded for your fine work.
NEG You aren't appreciated for the fine work  you do.

Cups Card shows the pouring out of hearts and a wistful face
NEG: You have been disappointed in love. There's sadness and frustration that it was beyond your control.
POS: Not sure there is one. Perhaps a cleansing of all matters of the heart to be able to move on to a new interest

Wands A strong firery card depicting a woman with wands pointed diagonally upward.
You have know some triumph The signs are all there that the only wayfor you is upward and onward.
NEG: Make sure you maintain your dedication
Pos: