Tarot Tutorial: Nine of Pentacles

Quick, think of your favorite influencer! Does she have an aura of glamour around her? Is her -ish not only together, is it also alphabetized, color-coordinated, and always on trend? That’s the vibe of the Nine of Pentacles. The typical image of this card has a posh woman standing in the middle of a perfect garden, totally in control of the hawk resting on her arm. We’d be willing to bet that if you zoomed in on her hands, her nails are perfectly manicured too. Seeing the Nine of Pentacles can be a sign that you are about to manifest some tangible luxury for yourself!

What is the Meaning of the Nine of Pentacles in a Love Reading?

The Nine of Pentacles in a love reading might mean success in your love life. If you are single, get ready to meet a lover who ticks off alllll of your boxes for what you’re looking for in a partner. You may meet them while doing some sort of outdoor activity, so keep your eyes open. Already in a relationship? You and your boo are the ultimate power couple. People look at the two of you and think #goals.

Alternatively, if the Nine of Pentacles comes up in a specifically representing you, it could mean that the person you need to romance right now is yourself. This is a good time to focus on your personal growth or work on goal setting. If you aren’t sure what your goals are, then this is a good time to get to know yourself and find out what makes you passionate about life outside the bedroom. The right one will come along when you are more in alignment with your priorities.  

When the Nine of Pentacles is reversed, it could point to a relationship that looks great on paper or on Instagram reels but is only so-so in real life. Either you or your partner might be keeping quiet about stuff that bugs you just to maintain appearances. This is not a winning strategy for the long-term health of your relationship. Yeah, getting real = getting vulnerable and that can be hella scary. But you owe it to yourself to have a relationship that doesn’t just look good—it feels good too.

What is the Meaning of the Nine of Pentacles in a Future Reading?

The Nine of Pentacles is a great card to see in a future reading, especially if you had any questions about your goals or financial stability.  The completion of a goal or goals will get you to a secure space, possibly with some room for indulging in a luxury or two. Treat yourself—you’ve earned it! If you have a home renovation project coming up, the Nine of Pentacles is a sign that things will go well.

Depending on what some of the surrounding cards look like, when the Nine of Pentacles comes up in a position representing you, it could indicate you’ll be taking some time out for yourself. This isn’t because you are in any danger of burning out, but more because you are reaching a point where you are comfortable being on your own. It’s also a sign to look for validation inside yourself instead of elsewhere. You know how hard you had to work to get where you are, so honor that.

If you see the Nine of Pentacles turn up reversed, it could point to success that’s tainted because other people’s expectations. It’s not always easy to live authentically, but living up to others’ definition of success is flat out exhausting. If you aren’t happy with the person looking at you in the mirror, you need to change things. Take some me time to figure out who you are when the likes and compliments fade away.

 What is the Meaning of the Nine of Pentacles in a Career Reading?

If you were asking about the possibility of a new job, the Nine of Pentacles in a career reading is letting you know the answer is yes. Not only that, but the position is either in a really solid company, comes with some solid compensation, or both. If you were trying to decide between two opportunities, this card is telling you to go with the one that offers the most prestige. Asking about your current workplace? Things are looking great for the long-term health of the company and your place inside it.

If the Nine of Pentacles came up representing you, it may mean that you’ll have to go it alone for a project but you have more than enough resources to pull from to do it well. Trust your experience and do the thing. Were you thinking about leaving your nine to five to start your own business? Or maybe just start a side-hustle? The Nine of Pentacles is great sign to go for it! The timing is good, and you have the discipline and skills to make it a success.

Did the Nine of Pentacles turn up reversed for you in a career reading? Bestie, some bad decisions have been made—ones that are about to bite back at you or the company you work for. The surrounding cards may have a clue about how to do damage control on the situation but be prepared to deal with the blowback either way. If you are the one who made a bad business decision, do what you can to own up to it, and more importantly, learn from it. You may have to rethink a lot of your assumptions about either the place you work for or about what you want on your career path. But better to get that over with now than be stuck in a situation that doesn’t serve you.

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