Hello, hello, my darlings! Today we’ll be talking about the card that, to me, stands for self-care in all that it is. The Nine of Pentacles.
Upright, this Nine says that you have worked hard to create abundance in your life and now you can finally enjoy the fruits of your labor. Don’t be scared to splurge or treat yourself to a special occasion. Maybe get the gift you’ve had your eye on to celebrate your success. You deserve it! Financial Independence is yours, and you shouldn’t deny yourself the pleasure of basking in it.
Conversely, the reversal of the Nine of Pentacles shows up when you are questioning your worth. You’ve been wondering if your skills are valuable, whether you are enough, or if you are within your rights to ask for a raise. It can also denote a time when you are so busy working and hustling to reach financial independence, that you have no time or energy to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Now is a great time to retreat to a natural setting and rejuvenate yourself. Invest in yourself and what is important to you. Don’t be afraid to take a cut to your income or reduce your hours at work for a time to focus on your priorities.
It is rare that we recognize our achievements for a decent length of time. Most of us get swept up in what is coming next. Wondering what else we can strive for. But in the words of Stephen King to Neil Gaiman, “This is really wonderful. You should enjoy it.”