Eight of Coins

Upright

Keywords: Mastery; study; learning; perfectionism; craftsmanship; high standards; expertise; immersion

Events: Dedicating oneself to learning a new skill or craft; immersing fully in work or a project; the process of honing one's expertise; creating high-quality results

Personality: Skilled; diligent; hardworking; focused; determined; perfectionist; craftsman; expert

Mental State: Absorbed; serious; focused; fulfilled

Advice: Stay dedicated to your craft until you achieve mastery; rest appropriately to maintain efficiency; do not let work consume your entire life—ensure a balance between professional and personal well-being

Card Imagery: A craftsman carefully carves intricate details into his work.

Symbolism:

• Hand-Held Coin: Represents an ongoing project
• Coins Under the Bench: Represent completed tasks or pending work
• Coins on the Wall: Symbolize past achievements or accumulated experience
• City Wall: Represents focus, protection from distractions, and working in one's own space without complete isolation
• Tree: Borrowed from the Lenormand deck, symbolizing slow but steady growth
• Distant Castle: Represents the external material world

Reversed

Keywords: Lack of skill; overwork; misdirection

Events: Problems arising from inadequate skills; overworking to exhaustion; excessive perfectionism leading to stagnation; prioritizing financial gains over craftsmanship; neglecting personal well-being

Personality: Workaholic; socially isolated; perfectionist

Mental State: Frustrated; exhausted; worried

Advice: Excessive refining can diminish originality and freshness—allow creativity to flow naturally; do not let perfectionism stifle progress; seek guidance from professionals

Card Imagery: The craftsman’s lack of skill causes the coin to be ruined.