Lesson 7 - The numbered cards 1-10 of the Suit of Pentacles

The fourth suit of the Minor Arcana is the Pentacles.

This suit is associated with the element Earth, representing practicality, security and material wealth.

Positive attitudes associated with this suit are self-worth, success, financial prudence, stability.

Negative attitudes associated with Pentacles are greed, financial loss, material obsession.

 

Take out from your deck the numbered cards 1-10 of Pentacles and keep the remaining cards wrapped in your cloth.

Just like you did in previous lessons, focus on the first card, the Ace of Pentacles, and try to memorise the key words associated with the card. Make notes of any words or symbols you get from the card before moving onto the next one. Do this until you have completed all 10.

Ace of Pentacles

- Earth
- positive: security, wealth, recognition
- negative: greed, self-obsession, superficiality

2 of Pentacles

- Harmonious Change
- positive: changing fortunes, journeys, foresight
- negative: distractions, inconsistency, impending trouble

3 of Pentacles

- Material works
- positive: recognition, teamwork, prosperity
- negative: delays, critisism, bitterness

4 of Pentacles

- Earthly power
- positive: contentment, emotional and material security
- negative: greed, indecision, material obsession

5 of Pentacles

- Material trouble
- positive: none
- negative: financial loss, unemployment, hard times

6 of Pentacles

- Material success
- positive: charity, prosperity, balance
- negative: loss, careless money management

7 of Pentacles

- Success unfulfilled
- positive: perseverance, sustained effort, eventual success
- negative: failed opportunities, despondency, self induced money problems

8 of Pentacles

- Prudence
- positive: change in fortune, craft skills, satisfaction
- negative: lack of direction, squandered opportunities

9 of Pentacles

- Material gain
- positive: material success, achievement, solitude
- negative: devious means, financial instability

10 of Pentacles

- Wealth
- positive: inheritance, wealth, family ties, emotional security
- negative: financial problems, family restrictions

Practical Exercise for this week

You can now practice the 3 card reading with the entire deck, minus the court cards. Remember to keep making notes in your notebook as you practice.

Until next week,

Alison

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