Man, sometimes life just throws you curveballs, right? I remember this period, things were just… tight. Not just financially, but everything felt like it was kinda stuck in the mud. Bills piling up, side hustles barely breaking even, just that general feeling of ‘when is something good gonna happen?’ It was doing my head in, honestly.
I’ve always been a bit into, you know, these sorts of things – tarot, astrology, just anything to give you a bit of a nudge or a different perspective when you’re feeling lost. Not like I live by it, but it’s a good reflective tool. So, one evening, after another particularly frustrating day of chasing invoices and trying to stretch pennies, I just said, “Screw it, let’s see what the cards have to say.”
Setting the Scene and Pulling the Card
I grabbed my deck, the one I’ve had for ages, feels kinda worn and comfy in my hands now. I wasn’t even thinking about anything specific, just a general “what’s up with my future, especially with money?” I shuffled them, probably way too many times, just trying to clear my head and really focus on the question. You know how it is, sometimes you gotta really feel the intention, otherwise it just feels like random cardboard.
I laid out a simple three-card spread – past, present, future. The first two were… predictable, honestly. The past was some struggle card, yeah, saw that coming. The present was another one about perseverance, still accurate. But it was that third card, the ‘future’ spot, that really caught my eye. I flipped it over, and there she was: the Queen of Pentacles. Just sitting there, looking all serene and grounded.
My first thought? “Oh, wow. Okay, this is interesting.” I mean, I know the Queen of Pentacles. She’s all about nurturing, abundance, practical wealth, security. She’s like the ultimate grounded mom figure who’s got her shit together financially and knows how to make a home comfortable. It wasn’t some dramatic ‘Tower’ moment, but it felt… reassuring. It was exactly what I needed to see.
My Take on What It Meant
So, I’m looking at this card, and it’s staring back at me. I’m thinking, “Alright, Queen of Pentacles, what are you trying to tell me about financial gain?” It wasn’t screaming “Lotto win next week!” at me, which, honestly, would have just made me scoff. Instead, it felt more subtle, more real.
- It wasn’t about a sudden windfall. My gut feeling was, no, this ain’t gonna be some magic money falling from the sky. This queen works for her money, she manages it well, she invests in her family and her home.
- It was about sustained effort and smart choices. I figured it meant if I kept planting those seeds, nourishing my projects, and being smart about my resources, things would eventually start to bloom. It was a prompt to keep going, but also to be more strategic about where I was putting my energy.
- It had a strong ‘home and comfort’ vibe. She’s often depicted with an animal, or in a garden. To me, it screamed “stability.” So, financial gain might not just be a bigger number in the bank, but a feeling of security, of being able to provide that comfort for myself and my family. More peace of mind, less stress about bills.
This whole interpretation clicked with me. It felt right. It wasn’t a promise of instant riches, but a strong affirmation that if I stayed true to my values, kept working hard, and managed things practically, financial stability and growth were indeed coming. It wasn’t a “poof, money’s here” kind of thing, but a “you’re on the right track, keep cultivating” message.
Putting It Into Practice
After pulling that card, I actually felt a shift in my mindset. Before, it was all “survival, survival.” Now, it felt more like “cultivation, growth.” So, I started doing things a little differently.
- I doubled down on planning. Instead of just reacting to bills, I made a proper budget. Not some crazy restrictive thing, but just knowing exactly where every penny was going. I started tracking my income and expenses way more meticulously.
- I focused on nurturing existing clients/projects. Instead of constantly chasing new, often unreliable gigs, I put more effort into delivering really solid work for the clients I already had. Fostering those relationships felt more like the “nurturing” aspect of the Queen. And guess what? A couple of those clients actually ended up giving me more work or referring me to others.
- I looked at small investments. Nothing wild, just thinking about things that would make my home life easier or my work more efficient. A better desk chair, a slightly upgraded internet plan – things that would improve my “domain” and productivity, rather than just buying junk.
It wasn’t overnight, obviously. But slowly, steadily, things did start to turn around. It was like that Queen of Pentacles was whispering in my ear, reminding me to be patient, practical, and persistent. The stress didn’t vanish completely, but it definitely lessened. The financial tightness started to loosen up, not with one huge lump sum, but with consistent, reliable income that just built up over time.
So, was financial gain coming? Yeah, it was. But it wasn’t some lottery ticket fantasy. It was the kind of gain that comes from being grounded, organized, and quietly determined. It was less about a “big break” and more about steady, practical progress that built a more secure foundation.
