The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings by Brigit Esselmont

Author:Brigit Esselmont
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub, mobi, pdf
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Published: 2017-04-12T03:00:00+00:00

FOUR OF PENTACLES

KEYWORDS

Upright: Control, stability, security, possession, conservatism.

Reversed: Greed, materialism, self-protection.

QUOTES

“Buddha’s doctrine: Man suffers because of his craving to possess and keep forever things which are essentially impermanent... this frustration of the desire to possess is the immediate cause of suffering.” – Alan Watts (Philosopher and writer)

“So many of us define ourselves by what we have, what we wear, what kind of house we live in, and what kind of car we drive ... if you think of yourself as the woman in the Cartier watch and the Hermes scarf, a house fire will destroy not only your possessions but yourself.” – Linda Henley ( Counsellor and author)

“Many people think that by hoarding money they are gaining safety for themselves. If money is your ONLY hope for independence, you will never have it. The only real security that a person can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability. Without these qualities, money is practically useless.” – Henry Ford (Founder of Ford Motor Company)

DESCRIPTION

The Four of Pentacles shows a man sitting on a stool, away from his hometown. He tightly holds onto his pentacles or coins in a very defensive posture as though he were hoarding them for fear of loss. One pentacle is balanced on his head, one clutched between his hands, and two are securely placed underneath his feet. He is making sure that no one touches his coins! And, he cannot go anywhere because his feet are busy holding the coins down. In other words, this man is so tied up with his possessions, that he cannot do anything else. His eyes appear darkened from hard work, but his mouth betrays the hint of a smile, which comes from the self-satisfaction of his accomplishments.

UPRIGHT TAROT CARD MEANINGS

General

The Four of Pentacles generates both positive and negative perceptions. On the one hand, this card signifies that you have accomplished many of your goals and have attained great material wealth in the process. However, on the other hand, there is a risk that you will come to value only material wealth, thus becoming possessive and/or greedy in ensuring that no one else takes away your wealth.

The Four of Pentacles indicates that you are in a position where you are financially stable and secure with solid investments. You are very conservative about money and are not inclined to gamble in financial matters. You are very protective of what you have accumulated over time, and slowly and steadily you increase your net worth through saving money and safe investments. You are self-sufficient both financially and emotionally, as you often equate money with emotional security.

Although this card shows a practical and financially stable person, it often indicates possessiveness, greed and an overly cautious approach to life. You may be afraid to take risks, both financially and emotionally for fear of losing everything that you have attained so far. As a result, you may be vaguely unhappy and unfulfilled. Deep down you are starting to realise that you have sold out for a conservative and overly safe approach to life.

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