The card shows a middle aged woman beautifully dressed in a long golden robe with red flowers and a red headdress. She stands in a vineyard with fat bunches of grapes hanging from the lush vines. In the background are rolling mountains, trees and what looks like a small castle. On her left hand is a trained falcon, suggesting a refined person, perhaps of noble birth. Her right hand rests gently on one of nine golden coins or pentacles, representing her personal harvest, achieved by acting in accordance with the laws of nature.
Pentacles in the tarot relate to wealth and possessions. The Nine of Pentacles is a card of material abundance, achieved through consistent, ethical and patient hard work.
Some key concepts for the Nine Pentacles are:
• Effort and discipline rewarded
• Financial stability and abundance
• Enjoying the fruits of one's labour
• The pride and joy of resilience and self-sufficiency
• Gratitude and refinement.
Here are my Nine Pentacles interpretations for the three most common tarot questions/situations - work, love and health.
1) WORK/MONEY
The Nine Pentalces represents the person who has it all and has thoroughly deserved it. Years of hard work, dedication and persistence have created a wonderful harvest. If this is you, pat yourself on the back. Success doesn’t come easy. If you’re just beginning your journey towards financial or professional success, know there are no real shortcuts.
2) LOVE/RELATIONSHIP
Your relationship is blessed. You have put in the love, hard work and consistent effort to create something truly beautiful and long lasting. If you’re on your own or looking for love, know that patience and persistence will pay off. You deserve a great partner.
3) HEALTH/WELLBEING
Health and wellbeing are yours. You know that the best things in life require effort and hard work and are prepared to create a life of happiness and fulfilment, by focussing on small consistent steps to better health. No shortcuts here.
If you have a set of tarot cards, pull out the Nine Pentacles, take a good look at the image and think about what it might mean for you right now.