Additional deck interpretation:
The Four of Pentacles points you towards a path of using sound business judgment to make conservative decisions as you continue your journey through the seventy-eight passageways of growth.
This is the level on your continuous cycle of change where you become secure and happy with what you have achieved and can count your blessings because of your improved financial situation.
You financial situation has improved because you learned how to pinch pennies and did not waste your hard-earned money. You also learned not to buy things that you did not need and to live with what you already had (home, car, furniture, clothing etc.).
You believe in what you can achieve. You want to go it alone and be the commander-in-chief of your own life so you have set up strong boundaries to guard yourself. You know what you want and have done your homework and understand your power to succeed and feel stable.
This card is all about holding on tightly and you do not want to take the risk of letting let go of working hard and achieving more. You might be afraid of changing your daily routines for fear that if you slack off you will lose your grip and not be in a happy place. But what would you risk if you let go just a bit?
Numerical Number 4: This Pentacle is enumerated four, indicating a foundation that has the sturdy roots of the oak tree. You are the conservative taskmaster who will not take risks.
The Element of Earth: The Four of Pentacles is associated with the elemental qualities of the planet Mercury (how the mind works) and the zodiac sign of Capricorn. The combination of Mercury in Capricorn makes you the conservative taskmaster.
Probable Outcome: You will not take risks until you have looked at things from every angle. You might need to do everything yourself so you feel secure.
You might be working long hours because you are more concerned with making and saving money.
Romantic relationships might take the back seat because you not ready enter a risky contract.
You might be holding on to the old baggage of the past, or holding back with your affection, or working too hard, or controlling your relationship to feel secure.
Possible Outcome: You are taking risks because you have thought something through.
You have dropped your guard and do not need to do everything yourself to feel secure.
You are not working long hours, or concerned with making and saving money.
Romantic relationships might take the front seat again because you are ready to take risks. You have let go of the past, learned to be affectionate and stopped trying to control your relationships.
Then again, you might not be able to channel the Four of Pentacle's energies into your life. If this is the case, then you might feel forewarned that you have let your guard down and need to make changes to put yourself back on track regarding financial success.
Timing: The Four of Pentacles predicts an important event of fixed dedication to succeed is turned into action. This event may occur in months or years to come.
