The Seven of Pentacles shows a man leaning on his tool, looking down at his rich harvest. He has worked hard to nourish small seeds into this flourishing garden and can now take a rest to appreciate the products of his work. Note the look in his face: he also looks tired and exhausted from having struggled so hard for this thriving crop. Prosperity comes from tough work and persistence, but this card suggests you not to overwork it and exhaust yourself.

Upright
Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment
Reversed
Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward
Astrology
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Element
Earth
Seven of Pentacles

Upright Seven Of Pentacles

The Seven of Pentacles hints that you recognize the importance of putting in time and effort now for longer-term goals and have a great desire to spend in sustainable outcomes. You are not seeking fast gains. You also want to be certain you are setting your concentration on the correct areas rather than misusing time and energy.

When this card shows up in a Tarot reading, see it as an encouragement to step back from the daily tasks and look at the big picture. Rejoice what you have built so far. And also check whether you are on the right path.

Furthermore, if you are planning your next steps in life, the Seven of Pentacles urges you to take a careful look and evaluate where you can best spend your resources for the best outcome.

If you have been working carefully or putting the additional energy into something important, the project is close to its finish line. You are destined to see economic or other physical awards for all of your strong work.

However, the Seven of Pentacles can also symbolize disappointment with late results. Be patient and recognize the growth you have made so far.

Reversed Seven Of Pentacles

The reversed Seven of Pentacles hints your works may be wasted at this time and you are doubting whether you are spending in the right fields. You may invest some fundamental capital on things that will not be profitable. Consider where you are spending your resources and make sure you are happy with your current process and earning a profit from those expenses. 

Furthermore, the reversed Seven of Pentacles implies that even though you may proceed to spend a lot of energy into a particular situation, you may not get the pays you are searching for. This card requests you to prioritize your actions correctly. 

The reversed Seven of Pentacles can note that you know when to quit spending on something when you see little profit. You are skilled at recognizing when a situation is no longer giving you any power and know when to quit in and seek something else.

In a love reading, the reversed Seven of Pentacles shows you have been trying very carefully for your love relationship and spending so much time and energy, however, now you worry that you will miss all of it. You may also feel disappointed that the connection is not growing as fast as you had expected, particularly when you invest in so much effort. However, sometimes you should open your heart and pour your soul into the love that has no guarantees.