The suit of Earth or Pentacles, depending on the deck you are using, symbolizes more earthly pursuits and desires of daily living such as our relationship to abundance, prosperity, and the pursuit of education. For those interested in the number assigned to a card, you might find it interesting to note that eight's represent choices.
What I find most telling about the particular eight shown is the card that precedes it - the seven. This gives me a more holistic view of the client's circumstances and what is going on in their life, at that precise moment.
Seven's represent soul searching. The inner yearning and knowing that there is more to life than meets the eye. The seven is symbolic to an epiphany or awakening we have just experienced that causes us to see life completely differently.
It's like the spiritual alarm clock that rings and we no longer hit the snooze button on our life anymore.
We literally "wake-up" and begin to say Yes to wanting a more colorful, rich and deeply connected life. The monotony of the old no longer appeals to our new way of seeing ourselves in this particular life.
It's important to see the sequence in the cards in a reading. It's very telling and helps to thread or weave events together. They may seem unconnected; however, that is rarely, if ever, the case.
Every choice we make or do not make sets off a series of actions that ripple out into all areas of our life.
Getting back to the eight and how I see it's importance in a reading. Symbolically, the eight comes immediately after the seven in our soul's journey. Again, eights are choices. Metaphorically, it symbolizes the infinity sign turned on its side.
Now that you have been "awakened" to a new way of thinking and feeling, you are ready for the next step. There is not one exact step to take.
This represents a time to think expansively. There are unlimited, expansive steps available. None of them are wrong. Just shift your thinking from no choices to an infinite number of choices.
In this case, the Eight of Earth's message coming through loud and clear is to pursue education. This is the card of further study. It could be in a completely new area or it could be to further dive into an interest you currently have.
I love the imagery on this card. In several of my Angel inspired decks it shows a youthful person delighting in books and learning. Several books lay open as the young deity or fairy looks at them eagerly. Beaming from ear to ear.
What is also important to note is the use of coins (a.k.a. pentacles) or magic dust that surrounds the books and the smiling youth.
Angel Tarot speaks to our psyche through archetypes, images and symbols. With that said, it encourages us to look beyond the physical age of the image depicted and see them through the eyes of symbology.
The youth is representative of a "youthful approach" or "beginner's mind."
We are encouraged to move away from the literal and embrace the symbolic. If this card shows up in a reading I do for a client, I know they are being called to embrace the avid student archetype.
It would be wise to consider continual learning or start looking more seriously at specialty trades and schooling that really light them up right now.
The benefits are two-fold.
First, they’ll enjoy the act of being the student and with all the coins used in the imagery it indicates that this will become a prosperous endeavor for them.
Second, the money needed to follow these educational pursuits will manifest seamlessly. Possibly through scholarship or grants.
Or, the funds needed will be very do-able. Meaning, there might be a loan payment plan that makes it incredibly feasible. It could also mean that any savings or money set aside will easily cover the costs.
Bottom line is it doesn't need to be expensive to follow your dreams.
They may decide to learn virtually by purchasing an affordable on-line course versus flying somewhere to take a high-dollar weekend course with that same instructor.
This card, the Eight of Earth asks us to think outside the box in our pursuit of higher learning. Think more creatively.
Most importantly, now is the time to see yourself as worthy of the investment. Your talents, desires and cravings for more out of life are speaking loudly to you. Follow them and you won't be disappointed. The money will be there. No more excuses. No more procrastination.
No more delays.
With this card, it means all systems GO. You are ready. You are supported. Your Angels have your back. The effort, passion and love you are showing towards this new area will pay off.
What has been calling to you that is inviting you to rethink investing in yourself?
With love and light,
Joanna
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