The Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card

Upright

Apprenticeship. Craftsmanship. Conscientious and thorough study or work. Focusing on doing it right. The Eight of Pentacles also suggests conscientious and thorough behavior in one’s personal life. Perhaps the subject is diligently adhering to an exercise plan, a healthy diet or a savings plan. Traditionally, candor, practicality, employment, commissions, scholarship.

Reversed

Overworked. Underpaid. Unsatisfying jobs. Lack of effort or lack of interest in work. Perhaps boredom or poor training lead to frustration and substandard performance. Unemployment may result. Problems saving money or paying bills are also possible. Traditionally, hypocrisy, usury, unreliability, insincerity, lack of ambition.

General

Element: Earth

The Eights relate to progress and persistence

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