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.