Tarot Arcana Eight of Pentacles: Work Card

Description: A young man is making denarii, six of them are already finished; a city is visible in the background.

The meaning of the card in the upright position:
1. working not for himself, but for others;
2. creator of material or spiritual values;
3. a free person;
4. success, if a person does not seek personal gain;
5. work, employment;
6. desire to develop your skills;
7. a new profession;
8. beginner's luck;
9. the period of study;
10. a new acquaintance or a new stage in a relationship;
11. success in one situation can lead to failure in another;
12. frugal spending of money;

The meaning of the card in the inverted position:
1. futile labor;
2. the need for clear guidance and directions;
3. fraud, pretense;
4. shortcuts;
5. fruitless labor;
6. false security;
7. lack of work;
8. work half-heartedly;
9. live at the expense of others;

A man with a hammer in his hands is working on one of the denarii. The other seven are already ready. A city is visible in the background.

This is a coin minter who works not for himself, but for others. He creates material or spiritual values ​​that other people will use. He does not strive for feats, but simply does his job. Therefore, peace reigns in his soul: he knows that his work will not be in vain, that people need him. This person is free.

In the «Aquarius Tarot» this card depicts a rich young man, carried away by a beauty; but while he is talking to her, a thief fishes eight coins out of his pocket. The meaning of the plot is almost the same, and the nuance is the following: do not rely on money and do not save it. In a truly important matter, they will not help you; let them help others.

In practice, the Eight of Denarii means success, provided that a person does not seek personal gain, especially enrichment. Any self-interest can negate all efforts. Your work will be rewarded, this card says, but most likely not where and not how you expect; therefore — do not count on a reward in advance.

In an inverted position, it most often means vain labor.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: A young mason, perhaps an apprentice (student), is busy carving a pentagram (star) on one of the pentacles. Another finished pentacle lies on the ground, and six others are displayed vertically, like trophies. Element: Earth.

EXPLANATION: Called the «Lord of Prudence», the Eight of Pentacles is associated with work, employment, craftsmanship. In addition, it can indicate that a small reward awaits you. This mason is young and inexperienced compared to the craftsman depicted in the Three of Pentacles, but he demonstrates a strong desire to develop and improve his skills. If you pull this card, it is a sure sign that you are mastering some new profession, and even if you are not yet receiving significant material rewards for your efforts (labors), you are definitely on the right track. However, it can also indicate that you are so absorbed in work that you neglect relationships with other people.

REVERSED MEANING: You need clear directions and guidance. You are doing everything wrong: avoiding difficult work and using your skills for unethical purposes.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: You have significant talents and potential, but there is a chance to improve and develop these talents even more through persistence and discipline.

( N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying» )

The Eight of Denarii means the beginning of some promising business. This is the card of the Student, ready to begin a long and difficult, but extremely important work for him. Thus, the card combines the motives of the beginning and a wonderful prospect for the future. In addition, it shows that we are interested in our business, enjoy it and are proud of the first results. It can also mean beginner's luck.

WORK: Transition to a new job or performing a new, unfamiliar task. We begin it without having the necessary skills or experience, but with a burning desire and interest. In practical terms, this card can mean tuition in the literal sense — or the psychological «fee» that we have to pay for entering a new area for us. However, the main meaning of the card is the bright prospects that open up for us in this new area.

CONSCIOUSNESS: Here the Eight of Pentacles means that we will have to sit down at our desk again — literally or figuratively. The period of study is coming, and we will either have to master a new area of ​​knowledge or gain new life experience. And, depending on our readiness to perceive the new, this period will bring us the joy of discoveries or seem painful and difficult. But in any case, this knowledge and experience will be valuable and useful for us.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: In the area of ​​personal relationships, this card also denotes the beginning of a new, promising stage. This may be a new acquaintance, or it may be a qualitatively new stage in the development of a previous union, during which far-reaching and, as a rule, encouraging prospects are revealed to us.

Eights in Tarot

The number «eight» is associated with Strength, the planet Mars and the astrological sign of Capricorn, whose patron is Mars. Mars, the Greek god of war, symbolizes strength, leadership, self-confidence, impulsiveness, endurance, will, executive ability, management. Capricorn is a sign known for its ambition, efficiency, organization, imperiousness, tendency to structure, methodicalness, seriousness, persistence, practicality; a sign for which social status is of great importance.

The appearance of eights in the layout draws attention to karma, life structure, money, finances, career. Power, recognition, achievement, payment of past debts come to the fore. You can get a big break or make a significant leap forward. If the layout is generally positive, then eights can foretell a possible win in the sweepstakes or lottery. You can expect significant changes in relationships. You can change your place of residence or otherwise change your living conditions. Perhaps you can expect a salary increase or some other significant income related to your social status. Traveling during this period of time is undesirable.

Eight (consisting of two fours) personifies Yin energy and is associated with personal strength, promotion, harvesting, material acquisitions, decisive but tactful implementation of personal plans. Like the four, the eight is a karmic number, indicating that you reap what you sow. Like the four, the eight in a reading can indicate real estate transactions or legal issues.

Eight of Pentacles Upright

Key Words and Phrases: Talent. Training for a profession. School. Learning. Studying. Self-development. Acquiring skills. Enthusiasm for work. A favorite job. Internship. Working hard to improve your skills. Training programs for a specialty. Being absorbed in your work and enjoying the process. New job. Financial security. Successful application of your talents. Career changes or promotions. Trying. Self-employment. Hobby or calling. Working on a project. Apprenticeship. Computer skills. Preparing for the future. Savings. Large cash inflow. Cautious investments. Caring about money. Learning to manage money wisely. Profits from successfully applying your skills. Prudence. Dedication. Perseverance. Mentoring, sponsorship, sharing your experience and knowledge with others. If you are going to do something, do it thoroughly.

Situation and advice:The Eight of Pentacles suggests that the work will not only be done, but will also bring you pleasure. You will find wide application of your skills. If you are starting a new job, you will do it with ease and it will completely captivate you. You put your whole soul into your work, perhaps thanks to this you will be promoted. You will have the opportunity to be a student for a while and further develop your talents. The time and effort spent on this will be paid. For some people, the Eight of Pentacles foretells the beginning of a new career.

Now is the best time to learn as much as possible about your profession. Improve your educational level at home, enroll in courses, attend seminars, read books on the issue that interests you. You may have the opportunity to work with someone who can teach you a new technique, or you may be willing to share your knowledge with others. You may not receive a large monetary reward, but the foundation you are laying now will serve you well in your future career. You need to learn to manage your money wisely. The Eight of Pentacles also indicates familiarization with the latest information in the field of modern technology. When the Eight of Pentacles falls out, you should be careful, as success in one situation can lead to failure in another.

People: Students. Good workers. Craftsmen. Computer geniuses. Union leaders. Teachers, students, mentors, managers. Those who train others.

Eight of Pentacles Reversed

Keywords and Phrases: Fraud. Pretending to know more than you do. Cheating. Impatience. Taking shortcuts. Using skills inappropriately. Shortcuts. Poor quality. Sense of responsibility. Tedious work. Lack of concentration. Fruitless labor. Lack of passion. Self-criticism. Dishonesty. Hypocrisy in business. Second-rate attempts. False security. Unwillingness to learn. Stepping back. Poor execution. Commercialism. Cheating. Dishonesty. Sweeping. Poorly organized work. System breakdown. Tedious work. Little reward. Computer problems. No job. Job loss. Unemployment. Disenfranchisement. Anger over lack of opportunity. What they don't know won't hurt them! Boom, bam, thank you madam, I don't care.

Situation and Advice: Your impatience and desire to take the easy way out can create an unethical situation at work, as well as a reason for the lack of reward. Perhaps you are not satisfied with your job or do not have one at the moment. Perhaps you lost your job because you did not work to your full potential. Perhaps you pretended to know more than you actually did. If you are a student, it seems that you rely solely on cheat sheets during exams.

In any case, problems at work or the lack of work constantly occupy your thoughts and accordingly affect your behavior. Perhaps you feel deprived and angry because there are few good opportunities in your life? Or maybe you have cut corners too often and the result is of poor quality? You suffer because you consider others to be indebted to you, you are convinced that they should satisfy your needs first and you do not want to provide for yourself. Think about the work you do. Perhaps you are engaged in some kind of fraudulent or illegal activity? Do you find a worthy use for your skills and talents? How does your work affect your self-esteem? Are you proud of the result you get using your skills and talents? This card is associated with the ambition of the questioner, which can make him pave the way to the top of success over others' heads. Hidden connections are made, secret deals are made, underhanded and dishonest methods are used.

People:Those who pretend to know more than they do. Those who live off others and do not want to earn their own living. Incompetent, lazy or dishonest workers. Students who cheat on exams. Embezzlers. Cheaters. Counterfeiters. Swindlers. People who commit insurance fraud. Tax evaders. The unemployed. The socially disadvantaged. People who are deprived of their rights.

The meaning and inner sense of the Eight of Pentacles Arcana

The meaning of the Eight of Pentacles in the upright position:

• Brunette girl, Negative, Deep night.

Other meanings of the Eight of Pentacles Tarot in the upright position:

• skill, new abilities, frugality
• labor, assignment, business development

The Eight of Pentacles Tarot in the correct position speaks of success in creativity or craftsmanship. The client is a newcomer to this area and does not consider it his main occupation, but receives satisfaction that far exceeds the financial benefits of such work. The Tarot card Eight of Pentacles also speaks of thrifty spending of funds in the Client's affairs and suggests that good organization, attention to detail and preparation will ensure the desired results.

The Tarot card Eight of Pentacles means knowledge gained through experience; confidence in achieving the goal. Work, assignments, new business, old skills are rewarded, new skills are acquired. Dexterity. Your work will be worthily rewarded.

Interpretation in the inverted position:

• Sucking in by emptiness. Stinginess, Usury.

Other meanings of the reversed Eight of Pentacles Tarot:

• distrust, dishonesty, hypocrisy, misuse of intelligence and talent, deceit, fraud
• missed opportunities, self-absorption
• collapse of ambitions, vanity, stinginess, greed, the malicious mind of the Questioner prompts him to compromise in business

The reversed Eight of Pentacles Tarot card indicates a lack of vanity and unrealized opportunities for personal development. The client is too absorbed in everyday affairs and thoughts about what exactly he needs to achieve long-term peace. Energy and favorable opportunities are wasted in pursuit of short-term gain.

The reversed Eight of Pentacles Tarot card indicates that the questioner is unsure of where to go next or cannot even define his own aspirations. Mastery is also described here, but excessive cunning does not allow him to apply it to his own advantage; all thoughts are occupied with intrigues. In addition, vanity, greed, false flattery, hypocrisy.

Inner meaning

Mastery and knowledge, as already mentioned, are the key to ultimate success, but here success is closer. The Eight of Pentacles Tarot claims that you know where you are striving and how to get there; whether you realize it or not, you have the necessary mastery, you just need to apply it. Success here is based on your personal knowledge and experience. You have honestly and legally earned the status that you have or will soon receive.

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