71-Eight of Pentacles Upright Rider Waite Work Tarot Reading

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Career, Work Or Retirement:

If you are seeking employment, this card can indicate that you will be hired into a new position that tests your skills and is demanding. Have faith in yourself, that you can do what is needed to be successful in the position. If you are currently working, you may be saddled with far more responsibility and tasks than can be accomplished well. Don’t hesitate to request assistance from supervisors with prioritizing. You can only do so much; be realistic.

Card Meanings: Results, Productivity, Master, Scholarship, Craftsmanship, Attention To Detail, Learning, Success, Self-Employment, Trade, Financial Security, Employment, Accomplishment, Hard Work, Commitment, Money, New Job, Confidence, Rewards, Concentration, Reputation, Building Business, Dedication, Achieving Goals, Ambition, Expertise, Quality

The Eight of Pentacles can indicate a period of very hard work. This does not have to be a negative thing, but you must be prepared for it. Think about what it is that you are working for. This work can be personal or professional. Be prepared to ask for help if you need it.

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Complete Book of Tarot
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Complete Book of Tarot: When upright, the Four of Wands suggests that you are establishing a firm foundation as you manifest the results of your work. If you have been involved in a project, you are now at a stage of completion and able to rest and enjoy the fruits of your labors. If your question concerns a relationship or business partnership, it is on a firm footing. This card often represents rites of passage such as weddings, births, bar mitzvahs, graduations, etc. The symbolism of a harvest-home is linked to the possibility of purchasing a dwelling or moving to a new residence.

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Portable Magic: The Eight of Pentacles, linked with the Sun in the first decanate of Virgo, receives as its modifier the planetary trump the Sun, which corresponds with the astrological Sun. This is placed in the single sign ruled by the Sun, which is Leo.

Tarot Card Meanings: Eight of Pentacles; skilled labor and hard work will bring success.  This is considered to be a good card for anybody in the early stages of their career, showing talent, skill and the ability to learn and build on these.  Reversed; lack of application, unwillingness to practice or learn. 

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Tarot Card Meanings: Eight of Pentacles; skilled labor and hard work will bring success.  This is considered to be a good card for anybody in the early stages of their career, showing talent, skill and the ability to learn and build on these.  Reversed; lack of application, unwillingness to practice or learn.