Nine of Pentacles

Images from the Laughing Eye Weeping Eye tarot, the Rider-Waite Smith tarot, and the Colorful Tears tarot

You’re soaring like a skater that’s been ‘round the rink for many years; your hard work has paid off!

The Nine of Pentacles is abundance gained by putting your nose to the grindstone. Carry confidence in your ability to achieve your goals. You can do whatever you set your heart and mind to.

This card symbolizes striving for wealth, which may not equal riches (although it may!). The banknotes and good stuff in the coffers result from a plan followed and a dream embraced. The Nine of Pentacles is a follow-your-calling kind of energy.

This card bodes well for business, especially for independent business owners and those venturing off the beaten path. This card aligns with luxury and the arts, so you might find your fortune coming from beauty, artisan products, or creative pursuits. Your idea may fit outside the box. Follow your niche to get into your groove.

I sometimes see this card come up in a reading when the seeker is losing their footing in a relationship and needs to maintain their power. Toxic situations can steal what you’ve built or throw you off track. The Nine of Pentacles reminds you that you’ve built a rich life. Remain focused on shaping it under your spirit and goals. Don’t make trade-offs or compromises.

This card also aligns with beauty and luxury. You might enjoy the castle you’ve built by eating great, lounging, wearing fine clothes, or hanging out at the spa. If you’re on the go, the luxury you’re attuned to might be the vibe you’re putting out; you’re a hottie, and you take what’s rightfully yours. You’ve earned it.

When drawn reversed, the Nine of Pentacles can indicate fear of following your dreams, financial struggles, and the need to create a new plan (or tweak an existing one).

On the flip side, maybe you’ve put all your muscle into the hustle; you’re hugely successful but burnt out. Take a step back and look at what’s pushing you into overdrive. And ask yourself: Am I allowing myself to enjoy what I’ve worked for?

You might also have given up your independence or sacrificed too much for people or situations not worth your time and energy. The abundance in the Nine of Pentacles stands at a deficit, and you’re faced with drawing back your power.

The Nine of Pentacles is the card of fine things and success, achieved through pushes, pulls, and turns that follow your heart. Abundance is yours for having.

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Tarot Spread

If you are drawn to the Nine of Pentacles and want to dig deeper, get them outta your deck, make them your mascot, and draw some cards from the rest of the deck with this tarot spread I created!