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Eight is the number of mastery and accomplishment. So, it is no surprise that both of these words represent the Eight of Pentacles.
It is interesting to note that within the Pentacles Suit, the Seven of Pentacles card is often associated with the concept of reward, while the number eight is traditionally connected with hard work.
In some sense, it would seem that these two should be flip-flopped. However, there was a hidden symbol found in the Seven of Pentacles that many do not pick up on, which is mountains in the distance.
It signifies that the completion of one accomplishment is just the beginning of another dream. The Eight of Pentacles supports this conclusion and sends another message: mediocrity kills and dedication, even after the reward has been given, is not only beneficial, it is required.
Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card: Key Terms
Before delving further into the upright and reversed meanings of the Eight of Pentacles, we have compiled a list of key terms that encapsulate the essence of this Minor Arcana card.
| Upright | Ambition, diligence, mastery, crafts and talents, perfectionism |
| Reversed | Lack of quality, workaholic, mediocrity, dead-end roads |
| Yes or No | Yes |
| Numerology | 8 |
| Element | Earth |
| Planet | Mercury |
| Astrological Sign | Virgo |
Meaning: Hard work, skill development, dedication
Reversed: Lack of motivation, cutting corners, stagnation
Astrological: Sun in Virgo
Element: Earth
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Yes or No: Yes
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