The card represents moving forward if you boldly take matters into your own hands. The minor arcan Tarot card Eight of Pentacles indicates interest in work or activity and speaks of clear involvement in the process. In this article we will look at the description and meaning in relationships of an upright and inverted card, interpretation and combination with other cards in layouts for love, health, career and work.
The Eight of Pentacles conveys the image of a master who skillfully and tastefully implements his plan in accordance with the Creator’s plan.
General meaning of the Eight of Pentacles card
This is a card of Creation, the realization of energy in a productive way, it is about mastering skills and immediately assimilating them, bringing them into everyday life practice. Regardless of the topic of your request, the Eight of Pentacles Tarot is a path of daily effort, following which you will achieve the desired result.
For example, this could be mastering new skills, which is expected to result in an increase in income or receiving some bonuses, but the wisdom of this card is to create out of love for work, without chasing prizes and without spilling yourself. The essence of this Arcanum is to teach the true act of labor, the ability to lovingly transform every action into a creative process. The value of his message lies in the understanding that any business is a product of our creativity, which is born from our very essence.
- Eight of Pentacles Tarot, the meaning of the card expresses deep satisfaction from the realization of skills, gifts and talents. She draws attention to what we already know perfectly well, and suggests further honing our skills not out of self-interest, but out of a desire to creatively express and learn about ourselves through everyday work. Then the fruits of these labors, recognition and prosperity will come.
- This is the reward of a master and the bread of an apprentice learning some practical art, striving to learn and acquire new skills. The card speaks of discipline and responsibility in everyday work, of intensity and energetic living of routine tasks. Maturity and independence in work, commitment, and attention to detail reveal the meaning of this card.
- A person clearly understands what he is going to, how he will do it, and nothing can stop him in realizing this forward movement. Authenticity, precision and attention to detail can be a source of inspiration and joy for the artist.
- This lasso speaks of the possible emergence of responsible tasks, assignments and responsibilities. The Eight of Pentacles can also indicate the need to go to the end in a given situation or the need to complete, bring to the end the things started, without giving up halfway.
- This card is about daily repetitive activities, repetitions and sets. However, if we follow the path of development, awareness and mindfulness, Groundhog Day will not scare us. To master a skill you need a very large amount of repetition, both in music or crafts, and in life. By carefully looking at the message of this card, we will be able to see our ordinary life through the prism of meaning, where we live each new day even more skillfully, easier and more interesting, without changing the current order of affairs.
- The reverse side of the Eight of Coins indicates gray everyday life, some boring situation, walking in circles and a lack of understanding. These may be repeated painful situations, the need to engage in activities that are useless from your point of view. However, these situations simply force us to look at problems openly and honestly, force us to come down to earth and, rolling up our sleeves, take an active part in our own lives, correcting everything that we don’t like through daily efforts.
This is a card about bringing our authenticity and genius into our daily affairs, to discover our inner artist who strives to learn, is not afraid of work, and exhibits the qualities of a master in everything he touches.
Psychological condition
If the card falls upright, then we have a person whose mental health does not cause concern. He works, gets paid for his work, and is ready to grow professionally and improve his skills. The questioner sets realistic goals and moves towards them systematically, without sudden ups and downs. He is a good performer, but is hardly suitable for the role of a leader.
In an inverted position, the card indicates a lazy person and a slacker, the eternal unemployed. He doesn’t like everything: bad management, low salary. Inflated self-esteem without any reason - this is what the reverse eight gives out when determining a person’s psychotype.
Personal Description
A person who is conscientious and passionate about his work.
He clearly knows his goals and tirelessly strives to realize them. A person who gets things done and wants to achieve the best results. Diligence and perseverance, discipline and accuracy, punctuality and commitment. A person may seem emotionally stingy, overly boring or even boring, but attention to what is happening makes him included in life and makes it possible to see the value of its various manifestations. A person who knows how and loves to work is definitely interesting and in demand. He is one of those who is not afraid to live and, as a result, he succeeds in many things.
Positive features
A person is very sincere about life and trusts its manifestations. He lives any situation completely as a given and his life position does not allow him to give up, forcing him to look for opportunities. Less words, worries and thoughts, more action - this is the motto of the master.
He perceives events as a chance to learn something new, and life as a great platform for learning and demonstrating mastery. This is an eternal thirst for knowledge, obtaining knowledge, which, nevertheless, is immediately applied in practice, because it is for this purpose that such a person studies.
This person is not one of those who learn life in theory; his advantage is that he lives in the real world and is able to realize his goals and dreams, and not just dream about them and build endless castles in the air. His virtues are honesty, efficiency and moderation.
Negative traits
A negative manifestation may be the image of a humble workaholic, without ambitions and aspirations, a kind of worker ant on the construction of an anthill, a biorobot.
On a deeper level
This is the card of the Master with a capital letter. It reflects mastery of the mystery of existence and wisdom. Deep understanding of the laws of the material world, based on subtle laws. Often circumstances force you to fuss and make decisions quickly. The Eight of Pentacles man knows what to rely on in any circumstances. This is an understanding of our relationship with the entire material world and, as a result, effective actions leading to results in the shortest possible way.
Working with life issues in this Arcanum occurs not at the event level, but at the level of causes. Actions come from integrity and a sense of connection, alchemically melting the metal of everyday life into the gold of life, valuable for the meanings that we bring to it. The essence of this Arcanum is in actions at the level of the Creator, in the reflection of the divine in every act of creativity, in Co-creation.
The Eight of Pentacles represents law, sanity and openness. It involves vital checks for lice. Additionally, this card symbolizes the expression of clarity and beauty in simplicity.
The astrological aspect of this card is expressed by people of the first decade of Virgo or Capricorn, who are able to create from nothing, independently laying the foundation and learning new things in the process of active activity. These people sometimes set unattainable goals, approaching the Creator in his endless act of creation in the process of their implementation. They are interested in creating something over which time will not have power, and capturing the fruits of their labors in eternity.
The sign of Capricorn expresses meaningful activity to transform the material world into a more harmonious and correct one from their point of view. The first decade of Capricorn conveys the idea of an undertaking as such: skill in setting goals and the first steps are easier for them than others. Based on freedom as a basic value, this decade essentially looks down on the busy world.
However, a sense of collective responsibility gives it moderation and discipline, and strict goal setting determines the strategy of action. The ruler of the first decade - Jupiter - gives inclinations to social manifestations.
The first decade of Virgo, under the protection of the Sun, perceives the world as a direct, natural process of the flow of life, where man acts as an integral part of nature, absorbing the energy of the sun, distributing it in the world and maintaining balance.
Therefore, people of this decade have a simple and understandable desire to work, without the need to delve deeply into the meaning of this process. It is important for this decade to complete everything to the end at each stage, not to rush and start the next task only after completely completing the previous one, to follow the established cycle when day gives way to night exactly on time and vice versa.
Characteristics of the 8 of Pentacles
To better understand the essence of the Eight of Pentacles in the tarot, it is necessary to analyze in detail the illustration of the Arcana. If we talk about the Rider-Waite deck, then the master is depicted on the card. All his attention is focused on work. He is engaged in forging coins, one of which is located in his hands, the other lies at his feet. Six more pentacles are on the tree. If you unravel the plot of this Arcana, you can understand its interpretation without much effort.
The meaning of the 8 of Pentacles tarot indicates a high level of skill, professionalism, physical labor and monotonous work. The person shows his best side. He is responsible and executive.
The meaning of the Eight of Pentacles in various layouts
For career and work
If your request was about employment, the Eight of Pentacles gives a direct answer to it.
An intense professional activity awaits you, complete immersion in it, precise execution of work tasks. Mastering new skills and gaining competencies in any area, honing your abilities and skills. The card can also indicate the need for professional growth and advanced training. This could be the birth of a new project in an area you have not explored. In this arcana we must study and work hard, becoming masters, so that the long-awaited recognition will come.
Opening your own business, implementing your plans in business or any activity. Clear measurable and achievable goals, systematic movement towards them, clear results. This activity has strategic objectives and methodical execution. Ordering the chaos of affairs and plans, building and bringing to structure. Improving technology, monitoring performance. Compliance with current requirements, introduction of new technologies.
A profession corresponding to the Eight of Coins requires dedication, precision, attention and thoroughness. It is likely that this could be jewelry, music, cleaning and translation services, but with the same success all the principles of this card can be implemented in almost any profession.
For finances and property
Increased financial flow as a result of hard work and skill. Tangible financial results as a product of talent implementation. Reasonable distribution of finances, budget planning. Profit. Arrangement of a comfortable home and local area.
The Eight Denarii provides for various real estate transactions. Payment under an insurance policy, investment in real estate, registration of a will or inheritance, registration of a deed of gift.
Traditionally, the reversed Eight of Pentacles reflects financial fraud, debt, loans and fraud, deception and the accumulation of wealth through dishonest means.
For love and relationships
Eight of Pentacles, meaning in relationships, speaks of the need to work daily on their development. Love is the result of work and requires active creation, care and attentiveness. It is based on the basic principles of care, responsibility and honest partnership. The card views a person's contribution to a relationship as planted seeds of love, tender seedlings that can only germinate in good conditions.
Eight of Coins talk about improving the qualities without which it is difficult to be in a relationship. This includes patience, providing support, the ability to listen and hear, tactfully expressing dissatisfaction and negotiating, and, of course, fulfilling one’s obligations.
The card symbolizes purity and chastity, as well as what is usually called "serious intentions." A practical approach in the good sense of the word and a realistic look at yourself and your partner, a clear understanding of the meaning of the relationship. The Eight of Pentacles can have the meaning of a delayed event, when love comes in adulthood and we, like for the first time, have to learn to live it, discovering a completely new quality of life. The meaning of rediscovered love.
If a person does not have a permanent relationship or is lonely, then this card is a very good sign, foreshadowing the development of a relationship. The Eight of Pentacles symbolizes the beginning of a new period or cycle; it is a kind of exit from the chrysalis into the world. Perhaps the time has come for a new strong relationship, deep and trusting. Time to start a family and live family values.
The Eight Denarii reflects honesty in love and all its manifestations. For example, in case of divorce and separation, the division of the spouses’ property will occur fairly, orderly and naturally. Sometimes the card symbolizes a common enterprise or any partnership in business.
For health status
You should take steps to improve your health. This is a traditional card of recovery after some kind of injury, illness - and now you need to do everything to get back on your feet.
The Eight of Pentacles usually symbolizes regular practices to maintain health. These are sleep and rest modes, work modes, meditation, sports, walks in the fresh air, etc. As a rule, a person pays attention to this side of life, having already lost some opportunities for activity. Therefore, now is the time to think about it and make a plan for yourself on regular health procedures.
If the card still speaks of illness, then the person simply needs rest and reboot for a while. This can be expressed in kidney problems, migraines, headaches and a simple increase in temperature and pressure.
Upright 8 of Pentacles
It is extremely important that the tarot reader correctly determines the underlying meaning of the cards. After all, this will allow him to correctly understand the meaning of inverted Arcana.
The meaning of the Eight of Pentacles tarot in an upright position indicates that a person devotes his energy and time to a specific activity. The card indicates not only professional self-realization, but also work on your personal life, friendships and other areas of life.
A person has the power to love his job and get real pleasure from it. As a rule, he does not work for high incomes. For him, work becomes an outlet. It brings a feeling of satisfaction. A person is interested in the chosen field of activity and grows professionally. Over time, his skill level increases. He knows how to manage his own strength and appropriately uses previously acquired skills.
Eight of Pentacles Council
You should implement what is needed very carefully and carefully. Take responsibility for life into your own hands - the hands of a master - and work hard to create your own happiness! Do it to the end, get involved in this process without reserve. Surrender to current tasks and find pleasure and resource in it. In small steps, day by day, go towards your dreams, realizing your existing knowledge, experience, skill and dexterity.
Your obstacles are fussiness and routine, immersion in a swamp of endless tasks without meaning or plan. Workaholism without goals - a person sees only work, and not what it leads him to. It is necessary to stop and reflect, to change the usual environment.
Basic words and messages of the Eight of Pentacles
This numerical Arcana evokes a number of associations. He speaks of strong employment, hard work, efficiency and professionalism. The person enjoys the chosen activity. As a rule, we are talking about performing monotonous and repetitive tasks and putting things in order. Moreover, the card indicates the seriousness and reliability of the employee. He copes well with his own responsibilities.
The meaning of a reversed card
The Eight of Pentacles inverted is interpreted differently by experts. Some highlight the pursuit of profit and the loss of oneself in it, others – excessive immersion in routine and lack of life in everyday life. Still others cite the metaphor of afflicted Saturn: carelessness, haste, inattention.
The obvious meaning of the reversed position of this Arcanum is laziness and lack of completion, inconsistency and refusal to perform duties, dismissal, or lack of work. Refusal of ambitions, exclusion of the opportunity to realize what was planned and a feeling of disappointment from the uselessness of one’s work.
In interpersonal relationships, the inverted Eight of Coins will symbolize falsehood, inconstancy and temporaryness, lack of intentions to cooperate for a long time and fruitfully.
Interpretation in the love sphere
The 8 of Pentacles shows that relationships are gradually developing, partners care about each other, their desires and goals are realistic. There is no crazy romance or crazy actions in the couple. But they are not needed to maintain harmony and happiness. If a person is lonely, the card predicts the imminent beginning of a romantic relationship.
In the opposite way, the lasso indicates problems in a couple caused by the complex character of one or both lovers. Someone in the couple does not want to take initiative or seek compromises; he also does not strive for progress in the relationship.
To your attention! An inverted card close to the Devil reflects the partner's tendency to lies and hypocrisy, as well as his duplicity.
Combined with other cards
How is the Eight of Pentacles interpreted in combination with other cards:
- With the Magician - extreme concentration on the task;
- With the Hierophant - diligence in study;
- With the Moon - inaction, passivity, inability to pull oneself together;
- With the Court - passion for work;
- With the Two of Wands - carelessness, abstraction;
- With the Nine of Wands - persistence in realizing your plans;
- With the Four of Cups - meaninglessness, lack of interest in the matter;
- With the Seven of Cups – laziness, loss of motivation;
- With the Ten of Swords – dotting the i’s before leaving.
People and places
From a professional point of view, the card describes people who are involved in production and related to work on the assembly line. Eight Denarii fall to engineers, builders, architects, and often mean those who are interested in folk crafts and love things made with their own hands.
The card symbolizes craft elevated to the rank of art.
When determining a place, it indicates enterprises, factories, pottery or carpentry workshops. Institutes where they develop and design various buildings and structures.
The Eight of Coins does not guarantee quick money and instant enrichment; it encourages methodical, purposeful work.
The video contains general information about the suit of Pentacles. It also talks about the 8 Denarii card.
Interaction with other arcana decks
How the 8 of Pentacles needs to be interpreted is influenced by its combination with the other arcana. Relationships with other junior representatives can be conditionally grouped into appropriate groups:
- Cups - ahead it is possible to achieve what you want, start new projects and discover talents. But there may also be disappointment, an impending layoff, or exhaustion due to too much work.
- Swords - lack of outside support, internal indecision hinders development. But perhaps the person is reasonable and insightful, which will come in handy in the upcoming rivalry.
- Wands - there is stagnation in business, you need to prepare and start planning something new, the person is full of motivation. But he lacks patience.
