THE TEN OF PENTACLES
“The Lord of Wealth”
Mercury in Virgo
DESCRIPTION AND SYMBOLISM
A white haired and elderly patriarch sits playing with his pet dogs outside the entrance to the family estate and manor house. His robes are decorated with symbols of grapes, crescent moons and other mysterious symbols. To his side, a young man and woman are conversing under an archway while a child holds onto his mother’s clothes with one hand and playfully strokes the tail of one of the patriarch’s dogs. The man holds a spear in one hand as though even in this scene of harmony, security and affluence he must still remain vigilant. Ten golden pentacles float freely about the surface of the card.
ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
The most favorable relationship of the power of Mercury acting in Virgo demonstrates how cleverness and skill in monetary and business matters pays off in material affluence and prosperity. The perfection of the Earth element is attained in the wealth and prosperity of the present and future generations.
ORACLES
When Appearing Upright in a Reading
Through a complete dedication to your goals prosperity, wealth and influence will eventually come to you. Your financial affairs will prosper and you can build a solid foundation from which you and future generations will continue to prosper.
When Appearing Reversed in a Reading
A loss of money or influence may occur. Be careful of acting on flawed advice or making investments that could turn out to be poor risks. You could lose all that you have worked for up to this point.
THE TREE OF LIFE
“The Sphere of the Kingdom”
Stagnation is often the end of those who achieve a vast accumulation of money without attaining any spiritual understanding. Outer wealth often brings inner emptiness and shows the utter futility of material gain without spiritual purpose.