Seven of Pentacles

The Seven of Pentacles has strong ties to Planet Venus, which is the planet of love, beauty, finances. This shows that these cards are generally referring to matters of love or physical material possessions. The Seven of Pentacles is also associated with the star sign Taurus, which is symbolic of being very stubborn yet grounded. The Pentacles suit would point towards a journey of fiscal significance.

The Seven of Pentacles shows a man looking out at his abundant garden after a season of hard work growing his crop. The way he is leaning on his shovel suggests he is tired from working so long to enjoy the fruits of his labor.

Upright- Planning, hard work, long-term success

The Seven of Pentacles refers mainly to long term investments and pay offs. It gives you a glance into what your future could be if you’re willing to work hard. The Seven of Pentacles can also be interpreted as a fear of failure. You might be working yourself to the bone and not getting very far at the moment, but the Seven of Pentacles tells you to reevaluate the investment to make sure your goals are attainable. Learn from your mistakes and keep forging the way forward.

Reverse- Lack of planning, laziness, delay

The Seven of Pentacles reversed can tell of an investment that isn’t paying off the way you foresaw. Pentacles normally refer to fiscal situations and career decisions, but it can also mean that you’re dating a lot and not seeing any return on that romantic investment. You may be ready to give up on your investment or in your search for love, but good things take time. Like the farmer who planted his seeds and waited for them to grow. You too must water the important situations in your life and have patience to reap the benefits.

**In a yes/no reading, the Seven of Pentacles is a yes.