Eight of Pentacles

Card Description

The Eight of Pentacles shows a craftsman at his workbench, carefully carving a pentacle. Six completed pentacles hang on display, while he works on another. He's focused, skilled, and dedicated to perfecting his craft.

This card represents the dedication to mastering a skill through practice and attention to detail.

Upright Meaning

• Developing mastery through practice
• Attention to detail and quality
• Apprenticeship and learning
• Dedicated work on a project
• Producing quality work
• Commitment to improvement

Reversed Meaning

• Perfectionism preventing completion
• Taking shortcuts, poor quality
• Boredom with repetitive work
• Lack of ambition or focus
• Not putting in enough effort
• Work without passion

Eight of Pentacles in Love

Upright: Working on improving your relationship skills. Putting effort into being a better partner. Learning and growing together.

Reversed: Neglecting the work relationships require, or being too focused on work to give attention to love.

Eight of Pentacles in Career

Upright: Developing professional skills, training, or education. Doing quality work that will be noticed. Career advancement through dedication.

Reversed: Taking shortcuts at work, lacking motivation, or needing to improve skills but avoiding the effort.