The Nine of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the ninth card of the Suit of Pentacles. It follows the Eight of Pentacles. It is the embodiment of great difficulty finding satisfaction in what one has.
The Symbolism of the Nine of Pentacles Tarot Card
This card is represented by a woman dressed in ornate robes. She is in the middle of a garden, one which has been well cultivated, and is the very picture of beauty. Far in the background, a stately manor house rests upon a hill. A hooded falcon sits upon her upraised arm, a clear indication that she is an aristocrat of some kind. Her clothing and surroundings also support this idea.
Nine golden pentacles are a part of the garden that surrounds the woman.
The General Interpretation of the Nine of Pentacles Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies someone with a great deal of money or a fine material status. The woman of the Nine of Pentacles is certainly someone who is very well off. Her bearing and demeanor suggest that she is an aristocrat. She is concerned with the material world. Perhaps too concerned.
This card also indicates a refinement of the senses, and a desire for perfection. The person who draws the Nine of Pentacles likely has perfectionist tendencies. This card also suggests that perhaps this is not such a good thing at the moment.
The Inner Meaning of the Nine of Pentacles in Tarot
The Nine of Pentacles is the image of a lack of enthusiasm. The woman, the young aristocrat, looks around her garden with an attitude of what could almost be described as disdain. She sees the abundance that surrounds her, but takes no pride or pleasure in it. She may have all that she desires, but still she finds no satisfaction.
This trait goes deeper still. She is in total ignorance of the world beyond her manor and garden. She has never seen the outside world, and has no burning or urgent desire to do so. Anything beyond her beautiful garden is also beyond her concern. She is wrapped up in herself and her own doings.
The Nine of Pentacles warns the individual against being too concerned with themselves and whatever they might be doing. It is a card that suggests a deeper awareness is needed, and that one must look beyond what is immediately apparent.
The Ten of Pentacles follows this card.
For those people who interpret cards appearing upside down in a Tarot reading as having unique reversed meanings, the Eight of Pentacles in its reversed position indicates that there may be problems at work and your present job may come to an end or change in some drastic way. Promotion will likely elude you. You need to learn new skills and techniques to succeed. In some cases, the news is good, but it will take time for your to achieve the success you seek.
The Eight of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the eighth card of the Suit of Pentacles. It follows the Seven of Pentacles. It is the embodiment of work, craftsmanship, and patience.
The Symbolism of the Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card
This card is represented by an artist, obviously a male, who is working away at his craft. He sits upon a wooden bench, using the tools of his trade to produce these artifacts. The eight artifacts he has created, including the one he is currently perfecting, are golden pentacles.
The General Interpretation of the Eight of Pentacles Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies hard work and employment. The person represented in this card is very skilled at his trade, and so the individual who draws the Eight of Pentacles in a spread is most likely also highly skilled. This skill usually refers to an employment situation, whether that be in trade or business.
Sometimes, this card can represent a commission of some kind. For an artist, this is most likely in the commissioning of a particular piece. For a salesman, it might represent commission earned off a sale. For the businessman, this card has a great many implications, perhaps indicating a successful deal or merger. This card can hold significance for a wide array of professions.
The Inner Meaning of the Eight of Pentacles in Tarot
The Eight of Pentacles is the image of patience, success, and ability. The individual drawing this card is warned that success is dependent upon two things: the ability to achieve a goal and the patience to wait for what will come. Hard work and steady patience are required, and the individual must be cognizant of the final goal at all times.
This is also a card of preparation. In this interpretation, the message from the Eight of Pentacles may or may not relate to a trade or business. It does, however, indicate that there is something to prepare for. This ‘something’ is likely quite important, and requires extensive preparation.
For many, this will indeed be work-related. A merger or business meeting, perhaps. For those in more artistic vocations, it might mean a long and difficult project. For some, this card will be more personal in nature. There are times when it indicates a pregnancy, or perhaps a marriage, though this is less likely.
The Nine of Pentacles follows this card.
If you are among the many Tarot readers who chose to interpret upside down cards in a reading as having reversed meanings, the Seven of Pentacles in its reversed position implies a period of hard work will come to an end. Alternatively, you could come to the conclusion that what you are trying to achieve isn't worth the effort involved. This is probably not the right time to take on a task that requires many resources or a great deal of effort.
