Seven of Pentacles
The Seven of Pentacles centers on patience, careful investment, and long-term planning, symbolized by the raven guarding its eggs. It urges tending to present efforts with faith that they will yield future rewards, while acknowledging the possibility of misfortune if one is short-sighted. Upright, it affirms steady work, rest when appropriate, and confidence in the foundations you are building. Reversed, it highlights doubts about past choices, wasted effort, and the need to reassess priorities, including whether a relationship is worth continuing.
Keywords
Title
Seven of Pentacles
Animal
Raven
Fun fact
Thought to be one of the smartest animals, ravens are capable of communication, problem-solving, and are known to use tools to get to food. They can mimic human speech better than parrots if raised in captivity, and are known to mimic other bird species in order to attract prey and lower the guards of nesting birds in order to sweep in and devour eggs or vulnerable chicks.
Keywords
Results, Patience, Review
Reversed keywords
Distractions, Deferral, Aimlessness
Meaning
A raven sits at its nest, watching over its eggs while looking out at the world beyond. Ravens are associated with memory, thought, and cunningness. They look to the future and invest in it as well, symbolized by the eggs tucked safely in the nest. While ravens can reflect the potential prosperity ahead, they can also function as omens of death and misfortune. The Seven of Pentacles reminds us to be wary of the future and all it can bring. Investing in ourselves can help skew the odds in our favor, but if we are short-sighted in our efforts, misery can just as easily follow.
Upright
When upright, the Seven of Pentacles suggests that the user understands the importance of investing in the present to reap the benefits of a sustainable future. You are putting in the time and effort to lay down a strong foundation, and despite the toil and strain it involves, you know that you are giving yourself the best possible chance at making something great in the long run.
Guidance
Always look at the bigger picture at hand. Find the parts you can bolster, and do it with confidence. If you have been doing this for awhile now, take comfort in the knowledge that the seeds you’ve sown are nearing bloom. Take a rest, be proud of your efforts, and push through any frustration you may feel. Good things take time to germinate. Have faith that you’ve done all you can to make it happen. Sometimes that’s all you can do.
Reversed meaning
When reversed, the Seven of Pentacles implies that the user is experiencing doubts over past choices. Perhaps you’ve put your efforts into focusing on one thing when you believe you should have focused on another. You’re stressed that you’ve wasted time, energy, and resources that could have been spent elsewhere. Take stock of what you’ve done and what you still need to do. If you feel you aren’t reaping any benefits, it may be time to evaluate how you are spending your time. In terms of a relationship, you may be feeling that the once-stable ground you spent time building is now shaky. There are no guarantees in life or love. Think long and hard on if the relationship is worth continuing.
Visual Description
A large black raven perches on a gnarled tree branch, facing right. A woven nest sits on the branch holding three glowing eggs, and seven pentacles (coins with pentagrams) are arranged around the bird against a speckled, star-like dark background. The title "SEVEN OF PENTACLES" appears in gold lettering at the bottom of the card.
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