Eight of Pentacles or (Eight of Disks)Tarot Card Meanings
Lord of Prudence
Lord of Prudence
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Themes and Keywords: The virtue of restraint. Self-sufficient development. Growth and refinement. Attention to detail. Craft and skill. Patiently growing, ripening.Making and perfecting. Accrual of resources. Tending, vigilance over, and care of small things. Humility and diligence.
Element: Earth Zodiac Signs : Virgo Healing Crystals : Amethyst, Bloodstone Eight of Pentacles Keywords
UPRIGHT: Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development. REVERSED: Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity. Numerology8(eight)
Kabbalistically, eights are associated with Mercury and that’s always good news in business and personal interactions of any kind. In this card, Mercury helps you focus on the right details and the best way to get your message across. In traditional Numerology, 8 corresponds to Saturn, the creator/destroyer. To make lasting improvements, you are shedding old ways of thinking that have been holding you back. |
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EIGHT OF PENTACLES DESCRIPTION
In the Eight of Pentacles Tarot card, the artist’s black apron shows that you have learned a lot about life.
Underneath the apron, the artist in the Eight of Pentacles is wearing blue and red. His work is an act of love. The pentacles he is displaying on the wooden pillar and the castle in the background of the Eight of Pentacles show that his work is also giving him the comfort and stability he desires.
The pillar is on the right side of the Eight of Pentacles Tarot card and the castle on the left. This means that he is using his intuition to guide him without ignoring the rational, logical aspect of his mind. They also show that he’s very proud of what he has accomplished.
The content, but focused expression on the artist’s face in the Eight of Pentacles symbolizes that he is not getting involved in the drama of others. On the other hand, he hasn’t turned his back on the world either. Instead, he is focusing on his own progress – and those details that truly matter.
Underneath the apron, the artist in the Eight of Pentacles is wearing blue and red. His work is an act of love. The pentacles he is displaying on the wooden pillar and the castle in the background of the Eight of Pentacles show that his work is also giving him the comfort and stability he desires.
The pillar is on the right side of the Eight of Pentacles Tarot card and the castle on the left. This means that he is using his intuition to guide him without ignoring the rational, logical aspect of his mind. They also show that he’s very proud of what he has accomplished.
The content, but focused expression on the artist’s face in the Eight of Pentacles symbolizes that he is not getting involved in the drama of others. On the other hand, he hasn’t turned his back on the world either. Instead, he is focusing on his own progress – and those details that truly matter.
UPRIGHT EIGHT OF PENTACLES
When the Eight of Pentacles card appears in your Tarot reading, you are reminded that life is a work in progress, so why not make it a work of art? Looking ahead, you see what needs to be done to make your life’s ambition a reality over time.
Keeping the big picture in mind, you see no need for a frantic dash to the top. You’ve learned from past mistakes and you have worked out your plan for success.
The 8 of Pentacles can indicate a period of very hard work. This does not have to be a negative thing, but you must be prepared for it. Think about what it is that you are working for. This work can be personal or professional. Be prepared to ask for help if you need it.
Keeping the big picture in mind, you see no need for a frantic dash to the top. You’ve learned from past mistakes and you have worked out your plan for success.
The 8 of Pentacles can indicate a period of very hard work. This does not have to be a negative thing, but you must be prepared for it. Think about what it is that you are working for. This work can be personal or professional. Be prepared to ask for help if you need it.
General: The 8 of Pentacles in general points to necessary efforts. You will have a lot on your plate that you must accomplish. Dedication to the tasks at hand is important (and admirable,) but working for its own sake can be counterproductive.Be clear on what you are trying to accomplish. Strive for balance. No one can or should work all the time.
Work: If you are seeking employment, this card can indicate that you will be hired into a new position that tests your skills and is demanding. Have faith in yourself, that you can do what is needed to be successful in the position.
If you are currently working, you may be saddled with far more responsibility and tasks than can be accomplished well. Don't hesitate to request assistance from supervisors with prioritizing. You can only do so much; be realistic.
Love: If you are currently committed, your workload or that of your partner may be interfering with the relationship. Make a point to make time and space for the relationship regardless of your jobs, otherwise, things will suffer.
If you are looking for love, the appearance of this card often tells us that you are actually too focused on money and what you do for a living to really create space in your life for a new relationship. Consider your priorities and where your time and energy go. If you want love, make sure you have room for it.
Finances: The 8 of Pentacles can tell you that you may receive financial assistance that you have been waiting for or hoping for. However, you don't want to squander these resources.Be cautious and circumspect. Think long-term. This is not a time to gamble. Money coming to you now comes as a result of work, not luck.
Health: You may need to take action in order to improve your health status. Even if you are paralyzed from the neck down, there are things that you can actively do to help yourself, think about what these things might be, and then follow through. Every action makes a difference. Think positively.
Work: If you are seeking employment, this card can indicate that you will be hired into a new position that tests your skills and is demanding. Have faith in yourself, that you can do what is needed to be successful in the position.
If you are currently working, you may be saddled with far more responsibility and tasks than can be accomplished well. Don't hesitate to request assistance from supervisors with prioritizing. You can only do so much; be realistic.
Love: If you are currently committed, your workload or that of your partner may be interfering with the relationship. Make a point to make time and space for the relationship regardless of your jobs, otherwise, things will suffer.
If you are looking for love, the appearance of this card often tells us that you are actually too focused on money and what you do for a living to really create space in your life for a new relationship. Consider your priorities and where your time and energy go. If you want love, make sure you have room for it.
Finances: The 8 of Pentacles can tell you that you may receive financial assistance that you have been waiting for or hoping for. However, you don't want to squander these resources.Be cautious and circumspect. Think long-term. This is not a time to gamble. Money coming to you now comes as a result of work, not luck.
Health: You may need to take action in order to improve your health status. Even if you are paralyzed from the neck down, there are things that you can actively do to help yourself, think about what these things might be, and then follow through. Every action makes a difference. Think positively.
REVERSED EIGHT OF PENTACLES
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The reversed 8 of Pentacles tells you that in order to be successful and happy in the near future, you are going to have to play your part.
Everyone fantasizes about "get rich schemes," but the truth is, as they say, there is no free lunch. Do your part. You will be glad that you did. General: Just like the upright 8 of Pentacles the reversed card points to a lot of good, old-fashioned hard work in one or more areas of life being required of you. The amount of work involved is only somewhat lessened by the fact that it's reversed. On the whole, this card points to tasks that either should not be set aside or ones you will not be able to set aside. Work: If you draw the reversed 8 of Pentacles and are seeking employment, be prepared to impress prospective employers with what a hard worker you are/can be and be prepared to back up your statements. If you are already employed, it's possible that you may be asked to do more than is humanly possible. Give it your best and then some; before you will be given help, you are likely to have to show that you are doing 110% and it's not possible for one person to do all that needs to be done. Trying to avoid tasks now, however, can get you fired. Love: The reversed 8 of Pentacles can show in a current relationship that one or both of you may not be prepared to do the "work" that is necessary to maintain a happy and fulfilling relationship. Rethink this. Relationships are not a parking lot, people do not just form a relationship or marriage and live happily ever after. On the other hand, you are the only part of the equation that you can control. |
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Finances: The reversed 8 of Pentacles can warn us about being slightly delusional about money. There's no harm in dreaming, but don't count on the lottery to fix your financial problems. Be willing to work. Be patient.
It is a popular saying that "good things come to those who wait" but it should really be "good things come to those who work - and wait." Nearly every "overnight success" was actually years in the making.
It is a popular saying that "good things come to those who wait" but it should really be "good things come to those who work - and wait." Nearly every "overnight success" was actually years in the making.
Health: The 8 of Pentacles reversed urges that you do some work and take some action in order to improve your health status. There is always something that can be done. If you don't know what to do to improve your general health or if you are having worrying symptoms that you don't know how to fix, don't hesitate to seek help from a medical professional. Ignoring things does not lead to healing.