Four of Pentacles
The Four of Pentacles represents clinging to material security, frugality, and a strong desire to preserve resources, often to the point of miserliness or isolation. It signals fear of loss and resistance to change, creating a sense of being closed off or overly protective. Reversed, it can indicate unexpected expenses, financial instability, or the need to let go of attachments and reveal hidden truths. Magickally, the card is used for protection, concealment, and building a secure foundation, while reversed it supports release and disclosure.
Keywords
Description
Clinging too tightly; greed; saving and frugality; miserliness or stinginess; having the money needed; a secret is held; financial stability is highly valued; worry over the loss of resources or general financial anxiety; holding back knowledge or resources; attachment to something that provides a sense of security and foundation; resistance to change; fear of letting go of the ego creates an isolated spirit trapped in the material; worldly attachments and too much stock being put into material success; stability; feeling grounded and secure; magickal protection; concealment; feeling like one's resources or sense of stability is being threatened; being closed off and overly protective of oneself.
Reversed
An unforeseen or particularly difficult expense; the fear of not having enough money; spending money too freely; letting go of attachments; revealing a secret; something is lost or given away; financial instability and upheaval; seeing beyond the physical world; letting go of a safe, comfortable situation to pursue new goals; letting go of an opportunity; one feels like the rug has been pulled out from under them; loss of resources; loss of one's sense of security; a need to save more money and be more frugal.
Magickal Uses
Use in spells intended to support the saving of resources or to help build a firm, secure foundation. Also good in protection charms and excellent as a magickal concealer when you'd rather your actions go unnoticed by others. Reversed, use to aid in letting go of attachments that no longer serve you, or to help make the truth come out when significant information is being hidden.
Visual Description
A man in green and brown clothing is crouched across four large stones, each carved with a pentacle, as if straddling them to guard a small hoard of coins, grapes, and trinkets at their center. The scene is set in a forest clearing with tall trees in the background and grass underfoot. In the foreground, a small wooden square made of sticks lies on the ground, and a squirrel sits to the right nibbling something. At the bottom of the card a banner reads 'Four of Pentacles.'
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