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Eight emerges from the uncertainty of seven with momentum or direction + Pentacles represents navigating the physical world
And so, in the centered aspect of the Eight of Pentacles, we pursue the daily hands-on work involved in the mastery of our craft (including our spiritual craft). As Lindsay Mack said, “the true essence of soul work is not in the outcome but in showing up every day.” Persistence pays off. It’s through repetition that we progress.
Remember also to take joy in the details; the spirit with which we work is in the result, and the essence of this card lies in the desire to express ourselves through our work.
In resistance, we lack the motivation or discipline to put the effort in.
In excess, we fear not being perfect. We get caught up in the details or become driven by the expectation of perfect mastery.
Questions we may be prompted to ask when this card comes up include
- Do you lack self-discipline?
- What patterns do you repeat over and over?
- Do you get stuck in attention to detail, driven by perfectionism?
- What are you obsessing over?
What else? It seems pretty straightforward, but no card has a singular, simple meaning, and you may have other insights. How has it come up for you?
ARCANIS TAROT 