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Minor Arcana · Suit of Pentacles · Eight

Eight of Pentacles

Upright: diligence, craft, mastery, dedication. Reversed: uninspired, cutting corners, perfectionism, monotony.

Eight of Pentacles — the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot card
Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909

Eight of Pentacles upright meaning

  • diligence
  • craft
  • mastery
  • dedication

A card of putting your head down and honing your craft. This is the week to focus on the work itself and get a little better at something that matters to you.

Eight of Pentacles reversed meaning

  • uninspired
  • cutting corners
  • perfectionism
  • monotony

The work has gone stale, you're going through the motions or cutting corners just to be done. Either reconnect with why it matters, or you'll keep producing things you're not proud of.

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Arcana
Minor
Suit
Pentacles
Rank
Eight (8)
Deck
Rider–Waite–Smith

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