Here we see the final accomplishments of our efforts, and we can relax and celebrate the end of a cycle that has produced more than we originally asked for. Often this card will indicate a feeling of satisfaction within the material sphere of life. If we ask questions about the future, this is a reassuring sign that

A good card. This speaks of loving your work and using your inner gifts to make money. There is happiness here, and whilst the ultimate success has still not arrived, there is the confidence that it will do in time. The nine of pentacles speaks of perfection but not in a negative sense. It's doing your work to the best

The eight is much less materialistic than the other pentacles; it is more concerned with having everything in order than with how much wealth is available. When the eight shows up, it's a sign to get things running more efficiently. Don't under or over-exert yourself, and all will be well. Thoughtfulness and attention to detail will be

An odd card, really. On the one hand, it clearly indicates that some success has already been enjoyed, yet it somehow didn't nourish the soul. Timing with this card speaks of months; it always indicates longer than what is expected. The lesson with this card is that sometimes we have to wait for the sense of achievement. We may

This is certainly a better card than its predecessor, yet it still doesn't promise riches. What we have here is the energy necessary for long-term growth. The six promises that our needs will be met for the next few months. However, we must give as much as we receive to build the momentum to move forward into the next stage. If we do well

One of the more unwelcome visitors to a spread is the five of pentacles. The symbolism here speaks of destitution and loss on the physical plane, representing finances and the body. When the five appears, we are warned to be on the lookout for potential losses. These will usually arise through carelessness or excessive greed

Life is relatively stable when the four shows up, but it stresses a couple of things you must watch out for. First, you should be aware that you could do an awful lot better than whatever you are doing now. This card indicates you have far more talent and intelligence than you currently use. This is fine (and understandable)

With this card, there is the promise of an increase in productivity, income, and energy. There's also the sense of growing your reputation within the working life. Those around you will be able to see that you're working hard and happy to be doing so. The three of pentacles can often indicate a project of some sort and always means a

There's a sense of movement in this card that means we may have to be adaptable to change, yet we must try to keep things as balanced as possible. There is usually a strong sense of co-operation coming from other people; even if you are single, finding practical support shouldn't be a problem. The two of pentacles

The new beginning shown by this card has a solid and visible outcome. It will mark the start of a new cycle of growth and one that will continue for some time. The cards around it will show whatever is likely to manifest, but you can be sure that it's already taken form in thought or emotion, and growth is about to be seen.

All pentacle cards are associated with the element of earth and, as such, a connection to physical things. Pentacles are outer events like job offers, babies, money, gifts, and houses; all things that are real and visible to all eyes. They are not ideas, feelings, and sensations unless those sensations are directly linked to the skin

The World (a.k.a The Universe) is a positive card, and in a nutshell, it emphasises that as one door closes, another opens. This card has a strong sense of transition; life is in motion. This card follows Judgement, and we can now see that endings really do bring new opportunities. After the period we spent in the underworld,

I don't mind the energy of Judgement too much, and whilst it usually accompanies some pretty intense emotions, there is the possibility of freeing yourself from an oppressive situation that has been holding you back for too long. Judgement has a connection to the planet Pluto which is renowned for digging deep and forcing

There is a hidden simplicity in the Sun and an enormous amount of creativity. When this card appears, it tells you that joy can be found in life through free stuff like playing and having fun. All artistic pursuits are being given the go-ahead, and you should find everyone around you to be either helpful or just plain happy. There is laughter

This is one of those cards which is usually better understood after the event. Occasionally, there will be a blatantly obvious situation that you can attach to The Moon. Still, more often than not, it manifests as a feeling of not quite being able to put your finger on something. I have known The Moon to appear for varied reasons,

The bottom line of The Star is that all hope is not lost. It frequently turns up in a reading when life looks grim, or someone is not very positive about a certain situation. This card is the spark that twinkles and shines through the darkness; it's the proverbial ray of hope. With The Star, the answer is yes, but the conditions

Another card that can have people worried! The Tower certainly has a habit of appearing in readings when the rug is about to be pulled from under your feet, although sometimes it can be as simple as learning something that shakes at your foundations. Imagine you have been happily married for years, and your partner

Another "oh" card in the deck that is frequently misunderstood. The worst message here is that we are bound to a sense of duty and conditioned responsibility. The Devil can show we're not following our hearts or that we are afraid to be an individual. The old saying of ‘selling one's soul to the devil’ can easily be used as a reference

This card will appear when there is a need to curb knee-jerk reactions. It's possible you're overdoing something and need to take a step back. Even noticing how you breathe when Temperance appears can give you an idea of where you're at. Many decks will show this card with liquid being poured

This card provokes fear in those who don't know the tarot well enough. More often than not, it symbolises a psychological death and a time of irreversible change. Whenever the Death card shows up, there is always some connection to the month of October. It's often the culmination of events for the time of finally letting go,