ASSESSMENT REWARD DIRECTION CHANGE
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ASSESSING evaluating the status reflecting on progress to date reviewing what's been done pausing to check results making sure you're on course finding out where you stand taking stock Reversed Early Phase: You may need to evaluate. A status check may be coming up in the future. You may want to reassess where you're headed. A break may become necessary. Late Phase: The assessment is ending. The time for evaluation is behind you. There's less need for thinking and planning. You no longer need to take stock of the situation. |
REAPING A REWARD finally seeing some results enjoying the first fruits getting returns on investments receiving payoffs being able to let up a bit reaching a milestone Reversed Early Phase: A reward may be offered in the future. You may see some returns on your investment. A milestone may be coming up. A token of esteem may be presented. Late Phase: The time for a reward has passed. Compensation is no longer available. The milestone is behind you. You've already received whatever was coming. |
Description
On the Seven of Pentacles we see a man who has labored long and hard in his garden. The foliage is full, the blossoms are out—it seems that his work has paid off. Now he's taking a break to admire his handiwork. How satisfying it is to see such results!
The Seven of Pentacles is a time-out card. It represents those moments after a rush of activity when we stop to catch our breath and look around. The man in the picture has paused to contemplate the fruits of his own labors. In readings, the Seven of Pentacles can indicate a reward that will come your way, particularly as a result of your own efforts. Take it and enjoy.
This card is also a call for assessment—take the time to be sure you're meeting your goals. Pause to take time to reflect on the what and why of your actions. Are you still on course? Getting the results you want? Serious problems can develop if you don't take stock.
The Seven of Pentacles can also indicate a crossroads. In life, there's a tendency to continue with familiar routines. To go in a new direction isn't easy. The Seven of Pentacles may be telling you to figure out if you need a course correction, or even a complete about-face. You're not yet committed to a certain path, but you could be soon. Change is still possible.
The Seven of Pentacles is not a card of endings or final decisions. The game is not over, but only on hold for a moment. Once you've gotten your breath and checked your strategy, be ready to jump back in and work even harder than before.
Some Possible Opposing Cards
Wheel of Fortune—movement, action, direction change
Eight of Wands—rapid action
Five of Pentacles—lack of reward, hardship
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Empress—material reward
Justice—assessing where you are, deciding a future course
Judgement—decision point
Four of Swords—rest, thinking things over
