Eight of Pentacles

Meanings

  • skill
  • talent
  • craftsmanship
  • quality
  • high standards
  • expertise
  • mastery
  • commitment
  • dedication
  • accomplishment

Other Meanings

  • doing your best
  • bringing enthusiasm and zeal to your work
  • making an effort to be the best you can be
  • finding the work that is right for you
  • taking care of the small details
  • becoming a finely skilled craftsperson
  • building something with your hands
  • making a handmade gift

Meanings Reversed

  • lack of quality
  • rushed job
  • bad reputation
  • lack of motivation
  • mediocrity
  • laziness
  • low skill
  • dead-end job

Other Meanings Reversed

  • working yourself to death
  • doing a half-hearted or sloppy job
  • continuing in a job you hate
  • buying thoughtless gifts
  • producing work with shoddy craftsmanship
  • rushing through your work
  • rejecting opportunities to learn more about your craft

Questions

  • How long has it been since you were "lost in your work?"
  • How can you improve your level of dedication and focus?
  • What work do you do best? What about that work appeals to you?

Fortunes

  • Stop over-analyzing, researching, and outlining
  • Buckle down and get the work done

Affirmation

"I give myself wholeheartedly to the task of the moment."

Numerology

8 (The Action: movement, outer work, swiftness)

Types of tarot decks.

marseilles

deviant

gilded

linestrider

shadowscapes

wild

rider

thoth

witches

benny

Related Questions

Will there be any major changes in my friends or co-workers?

The cards suggest that your friends or colleagues will be able to make important changes in self-development. Their physical, emotional and spiritual states will be strengthened by their experiences and their progress on the path of personal growth. Major changes are therefore expected in their lives as a result of their commitment and dedication to learning.

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What are the prospects for having a long-lasting relationship with someone who has strong attachments to their family?

The three tarot cards you have selected suggest that you are in a period of confusion and uncertainty about having a lasting relationship with someone who is very attached to their family. The key to overcoming this obstacle is to put aside your emotional insecurity and approach issues wisely and decisively. If you follow this advice, you will be able to achieve your goal and have a lasting relationship with this person.

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My friend started dating a guy who seems very into her, what do you think about him?

From the two tarot cards chosen, it emerges that the boy may not be in love with your friend as he seems. There may be a certain purpose blocked by some emotional or psychological aspect. However, we cannot know for sure unless we know both better. Thus, the most likely answer to the question is "Not in love with her," as both cards indicate that there is some inner difficulty or confusion that is blocking him from truly expressing her feelings.

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I just bought a lottery ticket, do you think it's a good choice or am I just wasting my money?

In conclusion, the three cards seem to suggest that buying a lottery ticket might be a good idea. However, this should not be done without first taking the time to carefully consider all the pros and cons of the situation and understand if you are actually ready to face the possible consequences. So, based on the information offered by the tarot, the answer to the question is likely to be Yes.

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What can you tell me about the relationship between me and my ex boyfriend, Alessio?

In conclusion, the tarot suggests that you and Alessio may have health problems. Although there is a strong feeling between you two, there may be something that is preventing you from being good together. There could be problems with the Requester's health or with the Adversary's selfish behavior endangering the health of the relationship. To solve this problem it is important that both show more empathy and consideration towards each other. Resolving the problem will depend on both of you being able to recognize and deal with the difficulties that are hindering your relationship.

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My husband has lost his job and we are having trouble paying the bills. What can we do to improve our financial situation?

This reading shows that your husband is in a difficult time, but there is still hope for improving the financial situation. To get to a point of economic stability, concrete and immediate measures must be taken, such as increasing revenues and reducing expenditures. Confidence in the future can help you get through this difficult time and get to a point of financial stability.

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