The Eight of Pentacles is sometimes referred to as the Lord of Prudence and aligned with the Sun in Virgo. It represents development of skills and value, and the flowering of maturity and gain.
The Sun represents the ego and one's intention and core strength, while Virgo brings service, attention and perfection. So there is work to do, but there can be immense joy in the work, yes?
Abilities that have lain dormant within are now stirring, and just need focus and attention to bring them to the surface.
Because the energy that is building and manifesting comes from within, it will not take external interference. It is important to listen to your intuition now, go where you are guided, and feel into it with your gut - if you let it, your gut will never steer you wrong. It is the second brain.
So you should not discuss your plans with others, although the temptation will be great. We have a delicate flowering here, one that needs to be grown in the dark and not be stomped on by outwardly helpful but ultimately useless advice.
This is not about perfection - it is about bringing your spirit and attention to the work and seeing what eventuates by trusting yourself and your inner process. It is satisfying.
Traditionally, this is the card of the apprentice, of learning a new skill and patiently working towards mastery of that skill. It is said that it takes 10,000 hours to truly master a skill, and so this card shows the beginning of the process of mastery.
There is also the possibility of taking a hobby, something that is close to the heart, and making a viable financial concern from that interest. This is where the passion behind doing what you love means you never work a day in your life, since by engaging in your passion, you never feel like you are working because you would do it for nothing happily.
Find your passion, find your vocation and follow that instead.
"Sitting silently, doing nothing, the Spring comes and the grass grows by itself." - Zen saying
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