Card 71 • pentacles

Eight of Pentacles

Brief Description

The Eight of Pentacles signifies the mastery of skills and the joy derived from dedication to one's work. It suggests a methodical progress towards achieving the soul's purpose through patience and determination. In its shadow aspect, it warns against the pitfalls of perfectionism, the risk of burnout, and the loss of joy in one's work, advocating for continuous learning and avoidance of shortcuts at the expense of personal growth.

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Light Prophecy

Mastery of skills, being an expert, craftsmanship, 'meraki' - the soul, creativity, or love put into the work, patience and determination, methodical progress, searching for the soul's purpose.

Shadow Prophecy

Seeking shortcuts at the expense of oneself, burnout or giving up, sporadic effort, inexperience, the need for additional skills, perfectionism leading to feelings of inadequacy, lack of joy in work.

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