PENTACLES

Three Pentacles
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Three Pentacles

PENTACLES, TAROT

Three Pentacles

Keywords Expression, production, work, contribution Range of Meaning Light: Finishing a project. Setting and meeting standards. Performing according to specifications. Making something others value. Creating something new. Doing your part in a group project. Delivering exactly what others have asked for. Shadow: Pandering to the tastes of others. Failing to deliver what you've promised. Not delivering your best work unless closely supervised. Ignoring or breaking agreements with those who have invested in you. Refusing to do your part. Failing to abide by a clearly-outlined agreement with yourself or others. Correspondences Numerology: 3; The Number Three (3). The result; expression, productivity, output. Astrology: Mars in Capricorn Affirmation "My work produces results." Story: The Main Character achieves a result that no other characters have been able to attain. Advice Relationships What are the terms that govern your relationship? What have you agreed to do? What roles and responsibilities fall to your partner or friend? The health of any relationship is directly related to the effort both partners make to fulfill their obligations. If you haven't discussed terms, do so. Work It's time to review contracts and agreements. To what extent do you deliver an honest day's work? To what extent is this fairly compensated? If you agreed to work for a certain price, you should fulfill that agreement, even if you underestimated the time and effort involved

Two Pentacles

Keywords Evaluation, decision, budgeting, diagnosis Range of Meaning Light: Weighing options. Comparing prices. Determining the value of one option over another. Juggling resources to make ends meet. Making difficult choices based on what's best for your body or your bankbook. Looking at the bottom line. Asking for a second opinion on health issues. Shadow: Engaging in endless price comparison. Putting off a buying decision for fear of finding a slightly better value later on. Buying something without regard for value. Breaking your budget with unnecessary expenses. Engaging in behavior with no regard for how your body or bankbook will be impacted. Correspondences Numerology: 2 The Number Two (2); duality, division, debate. Astrology: Jupiter in Capricorn. Affirmation: "Before taking action, I consider costs." Story The Main Character weighs the impact his or her course of action will have on everyone involved. Advice Relationships What does this relationship cost you? If this relationship were an investment, how profitable would it be? This card extends an invitation to consider the pros and cons of your relationship. Before taking action, consider what you have to gain ... and what you have to lose. Work How well do you balance demands of work and life? Remember: you should be working to live, not living to work. If the job is dominating your schedule, press back. If unfettered playtime is ruining

Ace Pentacles

Keywords Health, wealth, practicality, receiving Range of Meaning Light: Outlining a plan for achieving prosperity. Becoming aware of opportunities to improve income or health. Realizing you have everything you need. Appreciating everything the Universe has given you. Receiving the perfect gift at the perfect time. Shadow: Indulging in relentless consumerism. Wanting more, no matter how much you have. Obsessing on your account balance. Suffering from hypochondria. Consuming blessings without expressing gratitude. Taking what you want without concern for the needs of others. Correspondences Numerology: 1 The Number One (1) is the origin, the starting point, the seed, opportunity. Astrology: Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo Affirmation: "I am open to and thankful for my blessings." Story: At the last minute, the Main Character stumbles on a resource that will enable him or her to triumph. Advice Relationships While money and sex can be used to "buy" attention, they cannot purchase true love. An opportunity to have what you've always wanted (at least, in a physical sense) may or may not satisfy your craving for genuine affection. The motive behind a gift means more than the gift itself. Work An opportunity to earn more money or work in better conditions may come your way. As always, though, you must balance this against the requirements and constraints of such a position. Money is important, but not all-important. Weigh all your