Nine of Pentacles

The three muses triple; in the Hermit’s cave nine goddesses appear before you, each bearing a gift of learning and inspiration. Through your time in seclusion you have gained the ability to attract the energy you need.

You have achieved much, but there is more to do. The Nines bring not only the promise of prosperity, but also the temptation of indolence.

Upright

• Gain
• Self-sufficiency
• Serenity

Beyond the summit of a grey mountain you find a verdant plateau. Enjoy the rewards of your efforts, for you need climb no more. Your need for the approval of others has subsided, and you are free to think only of your own comfort. Embrace this serenity.

This is a favourable time for cultivating nature. Plant seeds, smell flowers, harvest fruits; in these things you will find further happiness.

Inverted

• Restriction
• Unexpected expense
• Temporary loss

Material security proves itself fragile. Perhaps commercial ventures do not grow in the ways you anticipated, or circumstances conspire to deplete your material resources. Look to surrounding cards to identify the cause of this, and take responsibility where necessary.

For a time, improvements to your circumstances are out of reach. Accept reductions to your life; though unwelcome, they are likely to be temporary.