Zoom at Your Own Risk

From the Tarot of Durer, the Knight of Pentacles; from the Philosopher's Stone Deck, Trial/Assessment:

Total certainty can mean there's no assessment of things. 

—Chris Ofili

The detail-oriented Knight of Pentacles pairs well with the Stone card symbolizing trial/assessment. He doesn't mind pausing in the middle of his work because it gives him a chance to assess what's been done so far. He's concerned with the two Es: efficacy (are his actions are producing the desired effect) and efficiency (is he is accomplishing this with a wise rather than wasteful use of resources). Because of three floods, our yard has picked up a lot of weeds. In an effort to keep them from spreading without resorting to chemicals, I mow with a bag attachment to collect the seed heads. I confess I have been in a hurry at times and zoomed up, down and around in order to finish quickly. Unfortunately, I forgot to attach the bag catcher, so I had to mow everything again. Slowing down and pausing to check on things is a must for efficiency and efficacy. 

The Cost

From the Mary-El Tarot, the Page of Cups; from the OH Cards, Assessment/Destroy:

When you let it get personal, the cost becomes personal too.

― Michael Marshall Smith

This Page of Cups embodies his suit, both literally and metaphorically. While his kindness and unconditional love work in the favor of others, he has a hard time understanding the reactions of people who aren't so sweet. He doesn't comprehend why he is rarely their priority, even though he prioritizes them. He doesn't realize that their reactions have more to do with what's currently going on in their life or simply an ingrained habit rather than anything to do him. The Assessment/Destroy combo from the OH cards suggests it's time for him to quit valuing himself based on the responses he gets from others. He needs to direct that compassion and kindness toward himself, making his own emotional needs his priority.