EIGHT OF PENTACLES
Dryad -- Handiwork. Working hard at what you love. Diligence. Proud to show your talents and accomplishments. Time evaporates as you are lost in 'right' work, the work you are here to do. Trust the results you have been seen and continue to forge ahead. Feel proud of yourself. You earned it.
SHADOW: Release attachments to results. Joy exists in the process. Once your work is finished, it ceases to be yours and takes on a life of its own. Stay connected and centered in the moment, the action, and the sensorial aspects of your work. There will be highs and lows, good days and bad. Stay true and persevere.
A dryad, a nature spirit who inhabits a particular tree, places a pentacle on display. These nature spirits take human form; according to myth, they live as long as the life of the tree they call home. Nature spirits are the bridge of communication between humans and the natural world, often acting as intermediaries. Like a pentacle, the tree is a source of wisdom and manifestation. This is why the dryads who inhabit them and live among them consider trees, groves, and forests sacred.
The dryad's handiwork reflects the continual evolution of the suit of pentacles. The energy of growth continues to expand within the context of infinity, represented by the number eight. Those who focus on tasks can bask in the reward of a job well done. It is pleasure and pride in what you do.