Tarot

Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings

Eight of Pentacles shows a young man who is hard at work, producing one Pentacle after another, in steady progress. He is dedicated and puts in the effort to make the perfect Pentacle.

This card represents potential, the ability to turn a creative skill into a profitable business or quickly picking up new skills and talents that will help in career advancement.

This card indicates hard work and a period of apprenticeship (or learning) to achieve a good outcome.

General Meaning

To receive this card suggests that you have already obtained some mastery in your current situation and the card advises you to keep plugging away, forcing yourself through those difficult times until your goal is achieved. You are on your way to greater things, though you may not be able to see what they are clearly at this time. Your advice here is to trust the process and enjoy the fruits of your labor when they come.

Meaning - upright

What this upright card means

Upright, this card has the following meanings:

• receiving an unexpected, but small winning.
• success at work after a learning curve.
• friendships with others will be good.
• training other colleagues and preparing yourself for the next step in your career.

Meaning - reversed

What this reverse card means

Reversed, this card has the following meanings:

• difficulties with finances or learning abilities and studies.
• losses and problems with career and business.
• do not lend money to others as this will not be repaid.
• not using skills and talents to full potential or using them for dishonest undertakings.
• take care not to offer any help to others, as this will not be recognized.