Seven of Pentacles

Whether it’s a project, a relationship, or a financial investment, the Seven of Pentacles signifies patience, consistency, and perseverance in putting in the work. Receiving it upright affirms your commitment to long-term results. Celebrate your accomplishments and have faith in the harvest you toiled for. Progress may seem sluggish now, but every effort is a seed. Seeds take time to bear fruit. In the meantime, use this opportunity to examine all prospects from a big-picture perspective. What’s currently working? Is there anything that needs improvement? These reflections can help you better leverage your investment.

When reversed, the promising fruits of labor in Seven of Pentacles seem out of reach. Perhaps, you’re expending much energy, time, or money, yet receive little to nothing in return. This card urges you to reassess the situation and recalibrate, including disparities between your expectations and reality. Is what you're investing in still worth it? Have you been putting in sufficient effort for it to work? Be it an investment in love, career, or finance, you’re asked to study your labor closely – and sometimes, face the fact that we cannot force what doesn’t work; in which case, refocusing our energy elsewhere might be best.