What does the Seven of Pentacles tarot card mean?

WORK smarter, not harder, should be your new frame of mind once the Seven of Pentacles tarot card appears in your reading. 

It reveals itself to remind you not to overdo it and exhaust yourself.

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What does the Seven of Pentacles tarot card mean?

“Work hard, it pays off in the end,” is a quote we’ve all heard. We are taught that success is the result of hard work. But at what cost?

The Seven of Pentacles appears in a tarot reading when you are busy accumulating long-term results. This can be for financial security, your children’s future, and an investment.

But this tarot card’s appearance is for you to slow down, assess and applaud your progress.

The Seven of Pentacles shows a man taking a break from his labor to admire his harvest. He rests his head on the shovel and appears fatigued.

Because of his effort to reap a harvest, he can’t enjoy it because he is focused on the future.

What does the reversed Seven of Pentacles tarot card mean?

The Seven of Pentacles reversed means that you know when to stop investing your time or project when you don’t see the benefits right away. You begin to reevaluate your choices and decide where to put your resources.

The reverse suggests that you examine where your time and energy are going. You determine if it brings you a successful outcome benefit from what you have sown.

The Seven of Pentacles reversed means that you shouldn’t always expect the reward you are looking for because you invest a lot of energy. Your investment doesn’t always produce the reward you expect.  

Invest in things that are guaranteed sustainable results.

What are the keywords for the Seven of Pentacles?

The Seven of Pentacles upright keywords are perseverance, investment, sustainable results and long-term view.

The Seven of Pentacles reversed keywords are limited success or reward, procrastination, and lack of long-term vision.