Combination of card Five of Wands and card Eight of Pentacles
The Eight of Pentacles upright symbolizes hard work, planning, and self-education, while the Five of Wands upright indicates competition and struggle. This combination may suggest a situation where efforts put into work or study lead to competitive conflict. Projects may face obstacles and require additional effort and struggle.
Combination of reversed card Five of Wands and card Eight of Pentacles
The same Eight of Pentacles, but the Five of Wands is reversed. This time the conflict has been resolved, but there is still a certain feeling of exhaustion or lack of motivation. There is a sense of weariness from constant struggle and striving. It might be time to rest and regain strength.
Combination of card Five of Wands and reversed card Eight of Pentacles
The reversed Eight of Pentacles indicates inefficiency, lack of planning, or unwillingness to learn. Meanwhile, the upright Five of Wands suggests competition and conflict. It seems that despite the competitive struggle, there's no strategy or desire to fight. Maybe it's time to reassess goals and strategies.
Combination of reversed card Five of Wands and reversed card Eight of Pentacles
Now both cards are in the reversed position. The Eight of Pentacles speaks of a lack of motivation, and the Five of Wands points to the resolution of conflict or struggle. A recent conflict or struggle may have led to fatigue or disappointment. This could be a time for rest, recovery, and rethinking goals and ambitions.