Seven of Pentacles - Meaning of Seven of Pentacles in Tarot Cards

On The Seven of Pentacles we see a man who has labored long and hard in his garden. The foliage is full, the blossoms are out - it seems that his work has paid off. Now he is taking a break to admire his handiwork. How satisfying it is to see such fine results. How rewarding is sweet success. The Seven of Pentacles can be associated with evaluating the status. It is all about reflecting on progress to date. A person with The Seven of Pentacles reviews what has been done. Such a person pauses to check results. He always makes sure that he is on the right course. Such a person finds out where he stands and takes stock.

The Seven of Pentacles is a time out card. It represents those moments after a rush of activity when we stop to catch our breath and look around. The man in the picture has paused to contemplate the fruits of his own labors, but he could also pick that fruit. In readings, The Seven of Pentacles can indicate a reward that will come your way, particularly as a result of your own efforts. Take it and enjoy. A person with The Seven of Pentacles finally sees some results. Such a person enjoys the first fruits and gets returns on investments. Such a person also receives payoffs and is able to let up a bit. A person with this card usually reaches a milestone in life with his efforts.

This card is also a call for assessment. When we are busy, we don’t always have time to reflect on what we are doing and why. We have to think if we are still on the right course. We have to think if we get the results that we want. Serious problems can develop if you do not take stock at key moments. In readings, this card suggests that you take the time to be sure you are meeting your goals. A person with The Seven of Pentacles should be weighing a different approach. Such a person should be pondering alternatives. He should think about change and should open to a new strategy. He should question his choices and is usually standing at a crossroads.

In life, there is a tendency to continue with familiar routines. To go in a new direction isn’t easy. The Seven of Pentacles may be telling you to figure out if you need a course correction or even a complete about face. You are not yet committed to a certain path, but you could be soon. Change is still possible. The Seven of Pentacles is not a card of endings or final decisions. The game is not over, but only on hold for a moment. Once you have gotten your breath back and checked your strategy, be ready to jump back in and work even harder than before.

The following can be associated with The Seven of Pentacles :

• Assessment
• Reward
• Direction change