Upright Keywords
legacy, roots, family, ancestry, inheritance, windfall, foundations, privilege, affluence, stability, tradition
Reversed Keywords
family disputes, bankruptcy, debt, fleeting success, conflict over money, instability, breaking traditions
In the Ten ofPentacles card, there is an old man seated in an archway leading into agreat estate. It seems he is the head of the family, for he is surrounded byyounger loved ones. He wears a robe that is decorated with moon crescents andgrapevines - indicating the joining of spirit and matter. He has his family anddogs with him. There is a happy couple in front of him, presumably his childrenand a playful child behind this couple, his grandchild. The child playfullyreaches out to pet the dog.
The Ten ofPentacles deals with permanence and satisfaction. The card shows thateverything you have put your efforts into for a long time will pay off in thefuture. It suggests that everything will work out well in the end - foryou have always kept the long term picture in view, choosing to take noshortcuts. Your legacy is sure to stand for quite a long time to come. This isa relief, for the path to get here has been filled with setbacks andchallenges, making this point of the journey even sweeter.
Your legacy is sureto stand for quite a long time to come.
In the card,the aged man is able to sit back and relax while watching the lives of hischildren and grandchildren. The satisfaction he derives from his achievement isinterwoven in his children’s happiness. The meaning of the Ten of Pentaclesalso relates to the happiness that you experience because you have planted manyseeds of happiness and shared in the lives of others, particularlyfamily members and relatives. It points to the importance of these people inyour lives.
The Ten of Pentacles symbolism is rooted in both financial success andstability. It shows affluence and lack of financial struggle. It also imploresyou to make decisions that will not only have positive results in the presentbut also in the long term. The decisions that you make should produce positiveresults that last for generations to come, trickling down to your offspring aswell.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
financially stable couple, relationship milestones, family approval
creating lasting career, stable future
windfall, inheritance, developing stable financial future
If you’re in arelationship, the 10 of Pentacles tarot love meaning can indicate abundance,affection and luck as a couple. From both an emotional and material standpoint,the two of you are in a strong position. It is likely that you have a strongfoundation now for family, should you choose to have one. That idea may indeedbe on your mind; you may be working together on moving in together, buying ahouse, or starting a family.
If you’resingle, it might be that your family’s approval may have a strong effect on whoyou choose as a partner. Your extended family may be very important to you, andhaving a harmonious relationship between them and your romantic interests isimportant to you. You are searching for something long-term, and you recognizethat marriage is sometimes not just about love, but about joining two familiestogether.
If you have abusiness, you are in the process of building something that is lasting. The 10of Pentacles can also suggest something about a family business. If you’re nota business owner, worry not - the 10 of Pentacles also signals that your joband career track is one that is quite secure and can provide for youfinancially in the long term. This reliable job may be in a large, traditionalcompany with a long history.
A suddenwindfall may be coming your way with the 10 of Pentacles. Since this card isrelated to family, it can likely come from a relative. The card can also meanthat you are setting up your financial future. You may be putting together yourretirement plan, building your savings, or even creating a will. In a generalsense, this card signifies wealth and money that comes from family.
The Ten ofPentacles reversed meaning may be a warning about your future financialstatus. It could point to problems and hiccups later on in life, even thoughthey may not currently be an issue. It could also show the faulty nature of aninvestment that you have put a lot of time and effort in. In general, thisreversed card seems to signal that you are placing too many bets on yourshort-term success, while harming your long-term potential. Take a step backand evaluate whether your decisions right now will lead to more damage in thefuture.
In general, thisreversed card seems to signal that you are placing too many bets on yourshort-term success, while harming your long-term potential.
The Ten ofPentacles reversed meaning can also deal with relationships. It could showthe sudden end of a marriage that has been going strong for years. It couldalso show that you have hit a rough patch, but there is still hope for thingsto get back on track. For those who are single, it could point to the fact thatsome of your relationships have been great for short term fun, but lackthe substance to lead to lifelong commitment.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
conflict between love and family, outside opinions of love
company dissolution, debt, unstable career
debt, financial loss, family disputes over money
Are youplacing too much importance on what your family or others think about yourpartner? In an effort to find love, you may be searching for outside approvalas well, instead of focusing on the emotional connection between the two ofyou. On the other hand, there may be conflicts between your lover and yourfamily or friends. They may find that your partner is “unsuitable”; they maynot have a good enough job, they may come from a different background, they maynot be the Prince Charming that your family needs to show off how well theirchild is doing. Conflict now can have a great effect on your partnership, andyou may have to assert your boundaries instead of accepting their opinionswithout thinking yourself.
If you ownyour own business, things may not be going well for you. In the worst casescenarios, it can suggest the dissolution of a company, debt, or bankruptcy. Itmay be time to revisit your business decisions and see what you can salvage.When it comes to careers, the 10 of Pentacles suggests that your job may beunstable, especially for the long term. You may find better prospects somewhereelse.
Be wary of anydebts you have that are piling up now. The reversed 10 of Pentacles signals bigfinancial losses. Sometimes, the card can also signal inheritance disputes,family arguments, or conflicts about money in general. You may need to be extracareful now.
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