# FOUR OF PENTACLES The Four of Pentacles shows a man, almost possessively, holding onto four pentacles. The pentacles impede his ability to connect with anyone or anything around him: the two pentacles below his feet block his connection to the Earth; the pentacle atop his head blocks his connection to spirit; the one in his arms prevents him from holding or touching anything else. He is so fixated on guarding his wealth that he’s ostracized himself from his community behind him. ## 키워드 **정방향 (Upright):** Tight hold on finances, scarcity, hoarding, insecurity, possessiveness, saving, control **역방향 (Reversed):** Overly generous, overspending or reckless spending, lack of dependability, letting go of what no longer serves you, release ## BEGINNINGS ### 정방향 (Upright) You’re moving forward with a focus on money and improving your financial situation. **실천 사항 (Action):** Staying focused and keeping your eyes on the prize is great—just don’t become too fixated on money. As cliche as it is, there are things money can’t buy. ### 역방향 (Reversed) Cleansing and release are key for you right now! You’re moving forward and releasing people or situations that no longer serve you. **실천 사항 (Action):** Consider working with the full moon, which is ideal for release. A cord- cutting ritual may also be helpful. ## CAREER ### 정방향 (Upright) The Four of Pentacles can suggest feeling financially bound to your career. You might not love your job, but you are having trouble seeing options or security outside of it. As the Four of Pentacles also represents insecurity, this card can indicate imposter syndrome. **실천 사항 (Action):** If imposter syndrome is sneaking in, list all the reasons you are qualified and awesome for your job! If you’re unhappy with your job, push yourself to think out of the box to find other positions. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You may be making risky decisions or run the risk of losing your job. Your poor self-esteem may also be compromising the work you do. **실천 사항 (Action):** Buckle down and make responsible decisions before things come crashing down on you. And, hey! Believe that you can do it! ## MONEY ### 정방향 (Upright) This card suggests stable (if not tight) finances. You may be focused on building a foundation and saving for the future. **실천 사항 (Action):** If things aren’t looking up, have faith that buckling down on your budget should have you feeling more comfortable soon. ### 역방향 (Reversed) This card can indicate parting with money—whether by choice through making a large purchase, or not, through loss of work, investments, etc. **실천 사항 (Action):** If you’re not intending to part with money, it may be wise to prepare for a situation in which it may happen. ## LOVE ### 정방향 (Upright) In a relationship, you may be feeling constrained or held back. Money issues may also cause relationship problems. If single, you may feel nervous to let someone new in. **실천 사항 (Action):** If money is causing issues, try honestly discussing concerns with your partner. ### 역방향 (Reversed) A card of release, the reversed Four of Pentacles can represent releasing previous relationships and any energetic ties or holds they have on you. In a more literal sense, it can signal a relationship breakup. **실천 사항 (Action):** Embrace the release! Letting go of the past will serve you greatly. Try a cord-cutting candle ritual for extra closure. ## FRIENDS & FAMILY ### 정방향 (Upright) Do you have a friend who is beginning to feel possessive or overly clingy? The Four of Pentacles can suggest jealousy or control within your social circle or familial relationships. **실천 사항 (Action):** Your friend’s actions may be coming from a place of insecurity. Try to set boundaries and give them space to work on themself. ### 역방향 (Reversed) You may have recently had a friendship or family “breakup,” and you are choosing to leave certain relationships behind. **실천 사항 (Action):** It’s a good thing to shed relationships or situations that no longer serve you. Try to make sure you’re doing it in the most aligned way, with the highest good of those involved at the forefront of decision making. ## HEALTH ### 정방향 (Upright) Energetically, you’re feeling a bit like a time capsule! There is a lot of old energy floating around you. It’s likely dragging you down and affecting your wellbeing. **실천 사항 (Action):** Time to dig up that time capsule and release the contents into the Universe. You’ll feel so much lighter once you do. Consider practicing shadow work to enquire into why you’re holding on to these things. ### 역방향 (Reversed) This card focuses more so on energetics. It suggests that you’re doing the tough inner work to implement forgiveness and releasing the emotional hold of past experiences. **실천 사항 (Action):** Continue to work toward healing and positive mental health. ## HIGHER GUIDANCE ### 정방향 (Upright) This card can be telling you one of two things: Either stop focusing so much on money; don’t let that be your driving force. Or it may be time to reexamine your relationship with money. **실천 사항 (Action):** If your money mind-set is the issue, ask yourself why you feel that money is scarce. What is keeping you worried about scarcity? ### 역방향 (Reversed) Let’s take a deep breath in together. Breathe in, hold for 3 . . . 2 . . . 1. Release. Feel better? The reversed Four of Pentacles is asking you to take a deep breath and do some release work. What stories, people, or patterns are holding you back? **실천 사항 (Action):** It’s time to do some self-reflection, so that you’re able to move forward. ## OUTCOME ### 정방향 (Upright) The Four of Pentacles suggests stability and financial security in your future. On the less-positive side, this card can suggest isolating yourself to get there. **실천 사항 (Action):** Try not to cut yourself off from the rest of the world in the pursuit of your goals. ### 역방향 (Reversed) The journey may lead to something that’s Tower-esque. (Look up The Tower, here). You’ll likely shed relationships or situations along the way, and it may feel painful. **실천 사항 (Action):** Remember that this doesn’t have to be a negative thing! You’re releasing the old to welcome in new and more aligned experiences.