THE SEVEN OF PENTACLES
“The Lord of Unfulfilled Success”
Saturn in Taurus
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
A young farmer stands on his hoe contemplating the stunted growth of his bush of Pentacles, into the cultivation of which he has put much time, effort and hard work. He is very impatient and anxious as things are not going according to plan and his expectations remain unfulfilled. He is uncertain as how to proceed in the face of this uncertain and difficult situation.
ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
The restrictive power of Saturn’s has a negative impact on the material growth energy of the earth sign of Taurus bringing with it a period of unexpected stagnation that undercuts even the best of plans. The will must struggle against the desire to abandon all efforts when things are not turning out as planned and summon its inner reserves of strength to press on even if the ultimate outcome remains in doubt.
ORACLES
When Appearing Upright in a Reading
There is insufficient growth after much hard work and effort. Your long planned for success has not yet been attained. A reevaluation is necessary so as for you to decide whether or not you should make further efforts to achieve your desired ends or just harvest what you can and abandon this troublesome situation.
When Appearing Reversed in a Reading
There is little gain after much effort and work. You may be starting to experience financial problems. You have just cause for anxiety about money or a financial relationship that you are presently involved in. A wrong decision could lead to insolvency.
THE TREE OF LIFE
“The Sphere of Victory”
True victory can only be obtained through personal honesty and by finding the stable ground within our own beings. All that is meant to come to fruition in our lives will do so – sometimes we just have to try a little harder and wait a little longer to bring forth a mature harvest. We must learn to clearly see how the possibility of success or failure depends on the right decisions being made and the right actions being taken at the right time.