Think of the Four of Pentacles as a cozy, little house. It's your safe space, your financial fortress. But when it's reversed, it's like a storm is brewing. That safety is threatened and you think that it may be time to either batten down the hatches or just give up and let it all be blown away.
What does this mean for your wallet?
Overspending: You might be living beyond your means, racking up debt, and feeling stressed.
Greed: Holding onto money too tightly can prevent you from growing your wealth or enjoying life.
Fear of loss: Worrying about losing money can stop you from taking risks or investing.
Stinginess: Being too tight-fisted can hurt your relationships and limit opportunities.
So, what can you do about it?
Take a financial inventory: Figure out where your money is going and where you can cut back.
Create a budget: This is like a roadmap for your finances. It helps you track your spending and save money.
Consider financial counseling: A professional can help you develop a plan to get your finances back on track.
Try some journaling: It’s often beneficial to take a deep look within ourselves to figure out how we got here in the first place. What were you taught about money when you were growing up? Or, if you can, think about what thoughts you may have had right before you bought that expensive item that you knew you couldn’t afford. Our thoughts control our actions, and our beliefs control our thoughts. What do you believe about money? Is it the root of all evil? A scarce commodity that doesn’t grow on trees? Or maybe that spending it makes you look like a big shot and helps you feel better about yourself in the moment?
Our inner world shapes our outer world, so remember, the key is to find a balance. Sometimes, our fear of financial insecurity can cause us to hold on so tightly that there's no circulation of financial energy. Money has to flow to grow. The man in this card is holding on so tightly that, although nothing is going out, there's no space left for money to also come in.
Just letting go a little bit, like giving a dollar to a homeless person or offering to pay for the latte for the person in line behind you, signals to the Universe that you trust in your financial resources. It's like opening the door of your financial fortress, allowing a gentle breeze to flow through. This can create a sense of abundance and attract more money into your life.
And who doesn’t want a little more of that?
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