Eight of Pentacles

Sorrowless Tree , Echinacea & Goldenrod

Card Minor ArcanaSun in VirgoEarth

With devotion and persistence I hone my craft, sharpen my skills and master the gifts I bring into this world for the good of my community. When I do so all of Providence moves to support me!

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The Meaning

The eight of Pentacles depicts the energy of focusing, with complete concentration and enjoyment, on our task at hand. The task is that of service to the world through our individual and unique craft; that gift which we came to the world to give. It also is a symbol of the harvest or of reaping the rewards of attending to our commitment- to fulfilling our mission. This comes not through force or chaos, but through organizing, attending to details and trust. One must trust that the support will come to one who is wise, persistent and disciplined. When we fully commit to ourselves in this way, it is said that all of Providence will rise to meet us. Make the commitment, be persistent and you will be rewarded greatly.

Every moment and every choice has profound significance- so choose to nurture those things that have deep meaning for you- that give you purpose. That is your gift in this world, take time to develop this skill so it can feed you and your community.

The Plant Medicine

Plants chosen for their ability to open the heart, restore trust, and activate the creative life force.

Sorrowless Tree
Saraca asoca
The central lower yellow flower comes from the Asoca tree and is a great spirit for those who feel they have no time, to realize there is time. All the time you need is here for you, choose the things that will add richness to your life. Time will move as fast or as slow as you perceive it does. Time is made in the mind, so make it work for you.
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
Helps support one with a strong cohesive sense of who they are in the world. We need this sense if we are to have the fortitude and persistence to, day after day, year after year, master the craft that we have been called to. It will support you by providing a container to transition into a fuller and stronger sense of yourself.
Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Goldenrod or solidago; meaning 'to make whole' is a flower that is attuned to the magnificent warmth of the sun. The essence will help us when our task, being repetitive, seems challenging as all great accomplishments do. When things get tough, when we falter in our faith in our abilities, goldenrod will help us find our inner resources again. With the help of this friend we will find it possible to persevere!

Published in Taschen's Library of Esoterica: Plant Magic