Eight of Pentacles as Career Advice (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Eight of Pentacles is the card of commitment, hard work, high standards, dedication, and accomplishment. This card shows a man who is hard at work. He is working diligently on one of his pentacles. Above him hang many finished pentacles in a line. He is working on them one by one, and he will not stop until they are all done. 

The Eight of Pentacles reminds us that putting in consistent and diligent effort is just as important to the success of a relationship as having passionate feelings. Though putting in the work may not feel as sexy or as exciting, it’s part of the glue that holds a relationship together in the day-to-day. The Eight of Pentacles is a reminder to show our love through consistent actions over time. 

Upright Eight of Pentacles as Career Advice

If you are asking for career advice, and you draw the Eight of Pentacles, it suggests that you’re a very determined individual who doesn’t know how to stop giving one hundred percent at everything they do. You love your career and have been taking the necessary steps to ensure that it will soar high, even if the steps can be a little grueling. You’re really putting in the effort to cultivate your skills and it shows.

If you are asking for financial advice, the Eight of Pentacles means you’re a very patient person with high standards. You already know what you want to achieve financially and how you’re going to do it. Just trust yourself with any financial decisions because this card implies that your decision would have been thoroughly thought out.  

For those starting a new job, the Eight of Pentacles means that you know that consistency is key and you’re willing to do whatever it takes until you achieve your goals. You’re a diligent worker and your new team is insanely grateful for it. You’re the person that they’ve been looking for and now it’s time to really show them what you can do. There’s also a lot of potential to grow her so be sure not to miss out on it. 

For those wondering about their current job, the Eight of Pentacles means that you’re proud of what you’ve accomplished so far, but you want to do more. Now, this doesn’t mean that you’re greedy or selfish, this just shows how driven you are as a person. You love your job and are determined to reach the top. Keep putting in hard work because your efforts are about to be noticed.

If you are asking about whether or not you should switch industries, the Eight of Pentacles means that your dedication to your current industry is unrivaled. Don’t bother trying to switch to something else because deep down, you know that this is your calling. You’re happy with where you are and what you’ve achieved, but you also know that your journey here isn’t over just yet. 

For those interested in starting a business, the Eight of Pentacles means that you’re committed to succeeding, and once you’ve put your mind to something, there’s no stopping. Go right for it! You’re in the right place, mentally, emotionally, physically, and even financially, to be able to properly start and run a business. Additionally, your drive is something that will really set you up for success.

Reversed Eight of Pentacles as Career Advice

If you are asking for career advice, and you draw the Eight of Pentacles reversed, it suggests that you’re tired of doing all the heavy lifting. You’ve been trying so hard for so long, and you’re just over it now. Not to mention, your tiredness is something that could also lead you to become lazy. It’s highly possible that you’ve already begun to cut corners, but you need to remember that the road to a successful career doesn’t have any shortcuts. 

If you are asking for financial advice, the Eight of Pentacles reversed means that you cut too many corners. This is not a time to trust yourself with financial decisions, because it’s highly possible that you’ll take the riskier route just because it seems easier or because it promises high returns in a small amount of time. Finances aren’t something to be reckless with. 

For those starting a new job, the Eight of Pentacles reversed means that you aren’t committed to giving off a good first impression. You’re already tired of this new work environment and just want to get things over with. You’re also still getting to know the people around you, but you aren’t invested into establishing solid relationships with them. There are also power imbalances here that need to be addressed.

For those wondering about their current job, the Eight of Pentacles reversed means that you aren’t sure if you still care about this job or not. You’re tired of doing the same things day in and day out, but you’re also too lazy to search for something new. This is a bad sign because it hints at burnout or laziness. You may begin slacking off at work and it will only be a matter of time before that comes back to bite you. 

If you are asking about whether or not you should switch industries, the Eight of Pentacles reversed means this could go either way. If you think that changing your industry is something that will help snap you out of your tiredness and laziness, then go for it. But, if you’re just doing it because you want to test the waters, then it may be too risky of a decision to make right now. Do your best to think things through and don’t just take the easy way out this time. 

For those interested in starting a business, the Eight of Pentacles reversed means you aren’t putting in the necessary effort to make sure this will succeed. Starting a business is not the right move for you. You’re already tired of it before you’ve even begun, meaning you’ll feel lazy and burnt out in record time, ultimately setting yourself up for failure. 

Conclusion

For careers, the Eight of Pentacles represents hard work and commitment. It is a reminder that the best careers are the ones that we invest in. When we put in consistent and diligent effort into it, it will thrive and grow. Never underestimate the power of putting in the work.

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