Tarot Arcana Seven of Pentacles: Perseverance

Description: A young man stands, leaning on a hoe. He looks at a vineyard bush on which seven pentacles “grow”. The sky is clear.

The meaning of the card in the upright position:

1. the work will not be in vain;
2. be patient!
3. the time period is one year;
4. evaluation of the results of hard work;
5. a sense of uncertainty;
6. additional work should be done to achieve the desired results;
7. slow growth;
8. pregnancy;
9. you should not rush when starting something new;
10. unpaid work;
11. problems with conception;
12. incorrigibility;
13. wealth.

The meaning of the card in the inverted position:

1. the work will not be in vain (temporary a period of 2 years or several years);
2. impatience, anxiety, depression:
3. investments will not bring profit;
4. fast movement to nowhere;
5. premature termination of attempts;
6. self-pity;
7. loss in gambling;
8. infection.

A young man stands, leaning on a hoe. He is often depicted in a suit consisting of two halves, light and dark. He cultivates a vineyard, among the vines of which are scattered seven coins decorated with five-pointed stars. In the Aquarius Tarot, this is a girl returning from her field with a sickle and ears of corn in her hands.

This is the image of the Sower, who has planted a garden and is waiting for the harvest. But the harvest is still far away, and he is overcome by doubts: will the seeds sprout? Will the fruits grow? The suit of two halves symbolizes a split consciousness, hope and uncertainty.

Have patience, this card says. Every business needs time to mature. If you have sown good, then the shoots will also be good. Your work will not be in vain. Well, and since the harvest is usually expected next year, the card can mean a year of time.

In an inverted form, it retains approximately the same meaning, only you will have to wait longer — not one year, but two or several years.

(E. Kolesov «Azbuka Tarot»)

DESCRIPTION: A young man leans thoughtfully on his hoe, contemplating what is growing in his field. Element: Earth.

EXPLANATION: Called the Lord of Unfulfilled Success, this card indicates that things are not going as they could. Much hard work has already gone into sowing and tending to the seed, and part of the meaning of this card is to evaluate the results of that hard work. However, there is also a sense of uncertainty prevalent here. If you draw this card, be prepared for your expectations to not be realized, at least in the short term. Another interpretation of this card is patience. If you are involved in complex transactions, take some time to consider the possible outcomes — do not make hasty decisions now. The Seven of Pentacles indicates that additional work needs to be done if you want to achieve satisfactory results.

REVERSED MEANING: Impatience, anxiety, and depression. Your investments will not yield a return.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT LESSON: Stop and examine the situation, but then be ready to move on. If you are patient, you are more likely to succeed.

( N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to studying» )

This card represents patience and slow growth. It recommends not to rush, having found a promising chance for yourself, but to think it over thoroughly, giving yourself time before making a decision: let the seed sprout, show its leaves and flowers. If we do not rush things and pick the fruits while they are still green, we can achieve success. Together with the Hanged Man and the Four of Swords, the Seven of Pentacles forms a triad indicating the need to wait. However, unlike these two cards, it does not mean a stop, but continuous growth.

WORK: Here the Seven of Pentacles means the need to prepare for a long but rewarding wait until the next phase of development is over. If we expected a quick result, then we will most likely be disappointed; if we tried to speed things up, then we may end up with nothing. The best thing is to show maximum patience now in order to wait for a positive result with complete confidence.

CONSCIOUSNESS: The period of maturation of new ideas, concepts and ideas. This is a slow but steady process. We are required not to rush into decisions, but to give ourselves time to assimilate new ideas and thoughts, to get used to them.

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Slow but sure growth in the quality of relationships, promising a rich harvest. May also mean pregnancy. The Seven of Pentacles is a call for contemplation and patience, for the Chinese «wu-wei» («do not do unnecessary things»), for what is said in the book Daodejing: the sage acts without acting. If we are entering into a new union, this card also advises us not to rush, not to interfere with our impatience in the natural maturation.

Sevens in Tarot

The number «seven» is associated with the Chariot, the planet Uranus and the lunar sign of Cancer. Uranus is the planet of abstract thinking, theory, intellect, analysis, astrology, technical progress, independence and dispassionate search for truth. Cancer is a sign of Water. It is directly connected with our feelings. The planet Neptune, patronizing Cancer, is associated with meditation and respite.

The presence of sevens in the layout indicates an original analytical approach to studying various issues. Any trip now will be favorable and enjoyable. Success is guaranteed by work in the field of science, technology or computer technology. You may have the opportunity to write something, conduct research or study the occult sciences. Now the main focus should be on independent self-knowledge and internal spiritual growth. Relationships with others and work matters recede into the background, self-knowledge comes first.

The number «seven» represents Yang energy. On the seventh day, the Lord rested, and sevens in the layout often indicate the need for rest, solitude, detachment, meditation and reflection. Otherwise, you can expect overwork, anxiety, a feeling of limitation, physical and nervous tension. Now all attention should be given to spiritual growth, and not to material desires. This is a period suitable for analysis, reflection and meditation rather than for direct actions.

Seven of Pentacles Upright

Keywords and phrases: (Positive meanings) Re-evaluating a project you have been working on for some time. Waiting for results. Reflecting on what you have managed to acquire, what you have achieved over the past period. Hard work will be rewarded. Patience. Persistent attempts. Practical skills. Solid work. A period of waiting. A plateau. Patience. Slow but sure progress. Careful education. A respite that gives you the opportunity to think things through and make a decision. A time of change. Long-term projects. A period of calm in the development of a project. A time to create and confirm plans for the future. A choice between risk and safety. Favorable changes in the financial sphere. Waiting for results. Slowly but surely. You have come a long way.

(Negative meanings) Depression. A sense of failure. A feeling that all efforts have been in vain. A project is untenable. Speculation leads to losses. Unpaid work. Premature termination of attempts to take action. Something is missing. An unsuccessful attempt to take advantage of a profitable opportunity. Problems with conceiving a child. Dissatisfaction. Imbalance. Incorrigibility. The Seven of Pentacles gives off a sense of failure.

Situation and advice: Positive aspect of the Seven of Pentacles in the right position: you may have a feeling that your efforts are in vain, but in fact this is not so. You have reached the period when it is logical to take a break and consolidate the results obtained. Your patient work contributes to slow but sure progress. You have reached the intermediate stage, but you still have much to do before your persistence will be deservedly rewarded. Although the results are not yet visible, now is not the time to stop trying. The Seven of Pentacles advises you to reflect and re-evaluate your achievements, to decide what you need most to achieve your goal, and then to continue to persistently strive for success.

Your financial situation will change for the better. At the finish line of a difficult distance, you will receive a reward. There is already light at the end of the tunnel. Consider the words from the Book of Genesis: “And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it, because in it he rested from all his work which God created and made.”

If the overall layout is negative, the Seven of Pentacles has a less favorable meaning. You feel that you will have to abandon a project on which you have worked so long and hard. Perhaps you understand that, despite all the work done, you will still not be able to achieve the goal. You may have health problems, perhaps due to injury, metabolic disorders, or infection.

People:Farmers. Investors. People who are involved in planning. Patient Workers.

Seven of Pentacles Reversed

Key Words and Phrases: Anxiety. Frustration. Depression. Loss. Demoralization. Despair. Wasted energy. Bad investments. Working that will not produce any results. Fatigue. Moving fast towards nowhere. Lethargy. Hopelessness. Giving up on success. Premature cessation of efforts. Lack of finances. Worry about money. Bankruptcy. Losing at gambling. Difficult choices. Fear of poverty. Abandoning a project. Missed opportunities. Self-pity. Impatience. Hasty decisions. Unwillingness to see the whole situation. Exhaustion. Emptiness. Sterility. Disease. Injury. Infection. Imbalance. Patience is the most important virtue.

Situation and Advice:You may be moving too fast. You are in a situation that is forcing you to give in too easily, perhaps out of hopelessness or despair. There is no doubt that you are currently worried about money. You may have to abandon a project due to financial problems. Or maybe you have borrowed too much or taken out a large loan? Are you worried about unpaid bills? Are you doing work that is not producing results? Are you complaining about bad investments? It is very important to learn from your mistakes, then you will be able to avoid them next time. You are feeling down, but nevertheless, you should take care of your health and take preventive measures.

People:Those who give up. Those who give up halfway through. Impatient people.

The meaning and inner meaning of the Seven of Pentacles Arcana

The meaning of the Seven of Pentacles in the upright position:

• Money, Wealth, Amount, Coin.
• Silver products.
• Whiteness, Equality (similarity), Sincerity, Innocence, (purity), Naivety, Moon.
• Purification, Defecation.

Other meanings of the Seven of Pentacles Tarot in the upright position:

• progress in material terms
• perseverance, success after some time
• dissatisfaction with the results of financial transactions
• ailments affecting internal organs

The normally oriented Seven of Pentacles Tarot card means limited success. Hard work and continuous efforts may bring occasional compensation for the deficiency, but this will have to wait a long time. The Client will face project delays and speculations arising from overcaution. It is this cautious approach that causes and increases anxiety and fear of failure. If the Client persists, his work will be rewarded over a long period of time.

The Seven of Pentacles Tarot card means success, usually financial. Growth in business or other affairs. Benefit, profit, money. Reward and satisfaction from work done. Gradual growth of the enterprise. Luck. Good will on the part of the Questioner and towards him.

Interpretation in the inverted position:

Anxiety, Mental torment, Impatience, Chagrin, Sadness, Care, Solicitude, Care, Attention, Diligence, Diligence. Fear, Anxiety, Mistrust, Doubt, Suspicion.

Other meanings of the reversed Seven of Pentacles Tarot:

• Bad investment
• Rejection of opportunities, hasty decisions
• Money troubles, debts, health problems

The reversed Seven of Pentacles Tarot card predicts lost opportunities and depression. The Client loses courage or cannot withstand the pressure of problems and gives in. Businesses are closing, which undoubtedly leads to financial losses. The card warns the Client against making such hasty business decisions.

The reversed Seven of Pentacles means money difficulties, especially concerning unreasonable expenses or a loan that the Questioner gave without being sure of its return. Your anxiety is justified; be careful. Bad debtors, heavy losses, failure are possible.

Inner meaning

The Seven of Pentacles is a card of profit, especially that received as a reward for one's labors. Profit is usually monetary (the sign of the suit!), but is possible in any field where the Questioner has worked long and fruitfully.

The Seven of Pentacles Tarot card also predicts long-term gradual growth, both personal and in business, and you will receive satisfaction from both the work and its fruits. In the numerological sense, the Seven of Pentacles also suggests that your success is at least partly due to previous worthy work; the result will be generously rewarded.

Sources:

1. N. Drewry «Tarot. Step-by-step guide to study»
2. E. Kolesov“The ABC of Tarot”
3. Unknown author“Initial information for reading tarot cards”
4. X.Banzhaf«Tarot Self-Teacher»
5. Anthony Lewis“Tarot made simple and clear”

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