Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
Ten of Pentacles
The Ten of Pentacles is a card that speaks to the heart of what many of us strive for: stability, security, and a lasting legacy. It’s the culmination of effort, the realization of dreams, and the warmth of knowing you've built something enduring for yourself and those you love.
Keywords: legacy, inheritance, family, tradition, wealth, security, stability, community, culmination, permanence, prosperity, ancestral wisdom
General Meaning: The Ten of Pentacles represents the pinnacle of material and familial success. It signifies a strong foundation, financial security, and a sense of belonging within a supportive community or family structure. It speaks to the joy of generational wealth, not just in terms of money, but also in shared values, traditions, and a sense of enduring connection.
Personal Interpretation: True success isn't just about individual achievement, but about building something that can benefit others, especially future generations. It's about finding contentment in the present, while also knowing you've laid solid groundwork for the future.
Reversed Meaning: instability, financial insecurity, a breakdown in family harmony, disputes over inheritance, a feeling of being disinherited (either literally or figuratively), feelings of not belonging
Affirmation: "I am building a strong and lasting legacy of prosperity, security, and love for myself and my family."
Symbolism: different generations, sturdy architecture, ten pentacles
Imagery Notes: different generations - family, lineage, inheritance; sturdy architecture - stability, permanence; ten pentacles - material prosperity
People: patriarchs, matriarchs, elders, respected community members, family founders, inheritors, those who value tradition
Places: ancestral homes, established communities, bustling family gatherings, historical buildings, generational businesses, secure and well-tended gardens
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Personal Insights & Other Notes: The Ten of Pentacles isn't just about financial wealth; it's about the richness of life that comes from strong bonds and a sense of continuity. It encourages us to think about what we're contributing to our family and community, and how our efforts today will shape the world for those who come after us. It reminds us that true security comes from within, but is often supported by a strong external framework.
What kind of legacy do you hope to build for yourself and your loved ones? How do you define true prosperity beyond just financial wealth?
