Tag: Focus

Page of Pentacles

A story by Calista Moon on .

Hello hello, my darlings. Today we start making our way through the court cards. First up, the Page of Pentacles! To me Pages represent enthusiasm, fresh eyes, and a certain sense of naivety. Not necessarily to a detriment, but more in a childlike wonder kind of way.

Upright, the Page of Pentacles is bursting at the seams with determination. You are ready to level up your skills and learn something new so you can manifest your dreams. This card invites you to take a class or start an apprenticeship in something new to discover a new aspect of yourself. Welcome in new career opportunities, projects, or hobbies. Make sure you set a clear plan in place to achieve your goals. This is the initial stage of creating success and abundance long term.

The reversal of this page speaks to procrastination or a lack of readiness. You’re being presented with a new opportunity, but feel ill equipped to move forward, worrying that you don’t have the skills or resources for success. It may also suggest that you have tried to get a specific idea off the ground multiple times, but somehow wind up farther away from where you want to be. If this is the case, take some time to step away from this project for a short time. You need to re-energize and refocus before you try again so you can learn from the previous failures.

Motivation and enthusiasm are great ways to kick start an idea, but staying flexible and adaptable when something doesn’t work out is key. Personally, I struggle a lot when things don’t go to plan, but staying focused on why we wanted to start a project in the first place can help align us with our passion when we get knocked down.Stay determined, my darlings!

Eight of Pentacles

A story by Calista Moon on .

Well here we are again, my darlings. Slowly but surely digging our way through a standard tarot deck. Today we move on to the Eight of Pentacles.

Upright, the Eight of Pentacles is a sign of encouragement. You are developing skills through repetitive tasks, and while it may feel like drudgery, your discipline and consistency are bringing you closer to your goal. Keep doing what you’re doing and it will lead to success. It requires a lot of dedication, focus, and patience, but the energy you invest in your personal development will be worthwhile.

The reversal denotes that you are focused more on perfection than on your goal. You’re losing sight of the big picture and why you’re doing the task in the first place. You’re spending a lot of time and energy on your task, but not seeing the desired outcome manifest. Shift your focus to bring your actions back in line with your broader goals. Don’t get bogged down in the details.

While it’s great to want to do a job well, remember that perfection is an impossibility, and it is in our imperfections that we are unique and special. No one can do the task like you can, that’s what makes your work so important, my darlings.

Seven of Pentacles

A story by Calista Moon on .

Look at us here two weeks in a row! Ready to pick up with the Seven of Pentacles? Me too, my darlings.

The upright Seven of Pentacles indicates a long term investment. This can be something that is in the planning stages or something that you have been working toward for a while and may be feeling that your efforts will ultimately go unrewarded. Either way you need to step back from the day to day grind and take a look at the big picture. Take time to assess where you can best invest your time and energy to get you closest to your goals. Remember, there are no guarantees. Your frustration with slow results may be valid, but focusing on what you can do with what you have will get you further than pouting. Be patient and follow through.

The reversed meaning of this card is to make those same assessments of time and energy. Are you too scattered to be making an impact on your goal? Or are you at a point where the project isn’t as fruitful as you had hoped? If it’s the latter, it may be time to pack it in and try a different approach to get what you want. If you’re drowning in frustration that you aren’t seeing the results you want even though you’re giving it your all, recognize when you’re beating a dead horse. You are the one in control of where your time and energy goes. Shift to a productive course of action.

We have the final say in what our lives look like. If you are unhappy, my darlings, pinpoint where your frustrations lie, and change your actions to align with your happiness. You’re in charge. Don’t give away your power or your energy to a fruitless cause.