TDT: Five of Pentacles

Today we drew the Five of Pentacles. This card is a symbol of loss, and poverty. You have failed in some way. You did not meet life's standards, or you made some mistake along the way, and now it's your turn to suffer through the consequences. You are not being spited by life, you are seeing the grand Cause and Effect of the supernatural world. You have made your cause somewhere in the past, and now you're living your effect. Hard times are ahead. You will be without money, and it won't be easy, but you can survive.

This card is not just one of financial loss, but of poverty as a whole. You are poor this day. You are weak. Emotionally drained, physically exhausted, financially ruined, you are struggling. This card can indicate unemployment too, as that is directly linked to finances (obviously).

Often, what has caused these financial problems is a matter of your own emotions – greed will lead to loss, anxiety will lead to error, possessiveness will lead to solitude. By focusing on the material, you lose sight of your spiritual development. You may be rich for a while but all will be lost if you learn nothing.

On a deeper level, this can also indicate that you are currently too attached to your money, or material possessions. This card can explain your motives as well as how you got here, and where you're going. Since money often refers to a sense of success, this card can also be linked to a low self-esteem. You may be feeling down on your luck.

It's because you are, the Tarot said so.

The best thing you can do is learn your lesson now, and not repeat it again in the future.