Combination of card Eight of Pentacles and card The Star
The Star upright symbolizes hope and faith in better things. Along with the Eight of Pentacles upright, which symbolizes hard work and skill, this suggests that your efforts and faith in success will pay off. This may be a period when you achieve your goals through patience and perseverance. An example could be learning a new language or developing professional skills.
Combination of reversed card Eight of Pentacles and card The Star
Let's return to The Star, but now with the Eight of Pentacles in reverse. This may indicate that despite your optimism, you face problems or obstacles on the way to achieving your goal. You might lack the necessary skills or feel that your efforts aren't yielding the desired results. This can happen, for example, when you try to get into a university but don't secure a scholarship.
Combination of card Eight of Pentacles and reversed card The Star
Let's look at the Star reversed and the Eight of Pentacles upright. Here, we see someone working hard but feeling helpless or hopeless. You might feel like all your efforts are in vain. For example, you work tirelessly but feel undervalued or unappreciated.
Combination of reversed card Eight of Pentacles and reversed card The Star
Finally, both cards are reversed. The reversed Star indicates a loss of hope, and the Eight of Pentacles suggests a lack of effort or skills. This might mean you feel discouraged and demotivated. You may face difficulties at work or school and have lost faith in your abilities. For example, this could show in how you give up after a few failed attempts to pass your driving test.