Upright
Métier, trade, skilled labour; usually, however, regarded as a card of nobility, aristocracy, renown, glory.
Reversed
Mediocrity, in work and otherwise, puerility, pettiness, weakness.
Reflection
Light
Finishing a project
Setting and meeting standards
Performing according to specifications
Making something others value
Creating something new
Doing your part in a group project
Delivering exactly what others have asked for
Shadow
Pandering to the tastes of others
Failing to deliver what you've promised
Not delivering your best work unless closely supervised
Ignoring or breaking agreements with those who have invested in you
Refusing to do your part
Failing to abide by a clearly-outlined agreement with yourself or others
Symbolism
A sculptor at his work in a monastery. Compare the design which illustrates the Eight of Pentacles. The apprentice or amateur therein has received his reward and is now at work in earnest.
Ace of Wands
Two of Wands
Three of Wands
Four of Wands
Five of Wands
Six of Wands