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Seven of Pentacles, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Seven of Pentacles for career and money

Work, study and money ask for patience and a pause to assess.

  • patience
  • assessment
  • long view

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

Work, study and money ask for patience and a pause to assess. The farmer leans on his hoe and looks at his crop. Results take time, so review what you have done and plan what to do next.

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▼Reversed

Frustration at slow growth may tempt you to quit. You doubt your effort. Remember that growth takes time, so reassess before giving up.

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Advice

Pause and take stock. Be patient with slow growth, and choose where to spend your effort.

Reversed: Do not quit too soon. Check whether the effort is being used well, and then go on or change course.

A question to reflect on

Is the growth I see worth continuing for?

Reversed: What have I actually built so far?

Seven of Pentacles: common questions

What does Seven of Pentacles mean for my career?

Work, study and money ask for patience and a pause to assess. The farmer leans on his hoe and looks at his crop. Results take time, so review what you have done and plan what to do next.

What does Seven of Pentacles reversed mean for work and money?

Frustration at slow growth may tempt you to quit. You doubt your effort. Remember that growth takes time, so reassess before giving up.

What advice does Seven of Pentacles give?

Pause and take stock. Be patient with slow growth, and choose where to spend your effort.

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