Minor Arcana · Pentacles
Eight of Pentacles
Element · earthNumerology · 8body, work, material life
Devotion to craft — repetition that becomes mastery, work as practice.
The image
A craftsman hammers a coin in a workshop, six finished beside him, one rising on a post.
Eight of Pentacles upright meaning
Upright, the Eight of Pentacles points to dedication, skill-building, craft, diligence.
- dedication
- skill-building
- craft
- diligence
Eight of Pentacles reversed meaning
Reversed, the Eight of Pentacles leans toward perfectionism, mindless repetition, burnout.
- perfectionism
- mindless repetition
- burnout
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Eight of Pentacles tarot card mean?
- Devotion to craft — repetition that becomes mastery, work as practice.
- What does the Eight of Pentacles mean upright?
- Upright, the Eight of Pentacles points to dedication, skill-building, craft, diligence.
- What does the Eight of Pentacles mean reversed?
- Reversed, the Eight of Pentacles leans toward perfectionism, mindless repetition, burnout.