Hey everyone, today I wanna talk about something that really threw me for a loop recently – the 10 of Pentacles reversed in a tarot reading. Now, I’ve been messing around with tarot for a while, just for fun and a bit of self-reflection, you know? I’m no expert, but I’ve gotten pretty good at understanding what each card means, that’s for sure.
So, a few weeks ago, I was feeling kinda off. Nothing major, but things just weren’t clicking at work, I was bickering with my family more than usual, and my savings account looked like it had gone on a crash diet. I decided to do a simple three-card spread, you know, past, present, future, just to see if I could get some clarity.
And bam! There it was, in the present position: the 10 of Pentacles, but reversed. I stared at it for a good minute, trying to deny it. Usually, this card is all about financial security, family legacy, the whole “white picket fence” dream. But flipped upside down? It’s a whole different ball game. It was like the universe was yelling at me that something’s gotta change.
I immediately picked up my phone and started googling the meaning. Some keywords came up: “instability”, “family discord”, “financial loss”, and “confusion”. It all sounded so bleak.
What I did first was sit down and really look at my finances. I made a budget, tracked my spending, and realized I’d been bleeding money on stupid stuff. Subscriptions I didn’t use, eating out way too much, impulse buys online… it added up. It made me feel a little sick, to be honest.
- Then, I tackled the family stuff. Turns out, we weren’t really communicating. We were just snapping at each other. I made an effort to actually listen when my family members talked, instead of just waiting for my turn to complain. We also started a weekly family dinner, no phones allowed, just to reconnect. It was awkward at first, like we were strangers, but it got better.
- The work situation was trickier. I realized I was just going through the motions, not really putting in my best effort. I started taking on new challenges, volunteering for projects I would’ve normally avoided, and trying to learn something new every day.
- I also remembered that the 10 of Pentacles is often associated with ancestors and tradition. So, I called my grandma. We talked for hours about her life, her parents, and their struggles. It put things in perspective. It made me realize that I’m part of a long line of people who’ve faced hardship and overcome it.
It’s been a few weeks since that reading. Things aren’t perfect, but they’re definitely better. My bank account is slowly recovering, my family feels more like a team, and I’m actually enjoying my job again. It’s like I’ve woken up from a long sleep.
I guess what I’m trying to say is, sometimes a wake-up call, even a scary one, is exactly what we need. That reversed 10 of Pentacles was a tough pill to swallow, but it forced me to take a hard look at my life and make some changes. It reminded me that success isn’t just about money or a stable job, it’s about the whole picture – family, finances, personal growth, and honoring where you came from. And sometimes, you gotta shake things up to get back on track.
