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Four of Pentacles
Holding everything can become its own trap.
Savingssecuritypreservationpossession
UPRIGHT MEANINGThe Four of Pentacles represents keeping resources, building wealth and maintaining a sense of security. This may be sensible restraint and preservation, or clinging to money, relationships or control out of fear of loss.
KeywordsSavings, security, preservation, possession
A SMALL ACTIONWrite down the basic resources that need to be retained, and then choose a small-scale adjustment that does not affect the basics.
A QUESTION TO KEEPDoes what I am holding onto support my life, or has my life begun to revolve around it?
REVERSED MEANINGThe Four of Pentacles may mean greed, stinginess or possessiveness intensifying, or beginning to let go, share or spend without restraint. Whether holding on or releasing, the relationship between resources and security is out of balance or changing.
KeywordsGreed, stinginess, loss of control, letting go
A SMALL ACTIONSet a clear limit for one boundary you want to change. Try it once, then notice how it feels.
A QUESTION TO KEEPWhat makes me feel I must hold on tightly to be safe? Does that still feel true?