Okay, so I’ve been messing around with Tarot cards lately, just for fun, you know? And I kept getting this “Five of Pentacles” card as the outcome for a bunch of different readings. It was kinda freaking me out, because it usually means, like, hard times, financial struggles, feeling left out in the cold… Not exactly what you want to see!
So, I decided to do a deep dive and really understand what this card was trying to tell me. First, I pulled the card out of my deck and just stared at it. I mean, really looked at it. The picture on my deck shows two people walking past a church window, looking all sad and poor. It’s snowing, and they look cold and miserable.
My Five of Pentacles Experiment
Next, I grabbed my journal and started writing down everything that came to mind when I looked at the card. Stuff like:
- Feeling broke
- Being ignored
- Missing out on opportunities
- Feeling like I don’t belong
- Being sick or tired
Then I thought about what was going on in my own life. Was I actually experiencing any of these things? Well, I’d been feeling a little strapped for cash lately, and I definitely felt like I was missing out on some fun stuff my friends were doing. I also had a bit of a cold that was lingering. So, yeah, some of it resonated.
The next step was to try and flip the script. What if the Five of Pentacles wasn’t all doom and gloom? What if it was a warning, or a chance to change things? I started brainstorming some actions I could take:
- Look at my budget: Where could I cut back on spending?
- Reach out to friends: Maybe plan something low-key and affordable.
- Take care of myself: Get more rest, drink more water, eat better.
- Look for help: Are support networks for the problems that I have.
I actually took the card from the deck and display it where I always walk, reminding me of my experiment and action.
I started doing those things, little by little. I made a simple budget, called up a friend, and made sure I got to bed early. And guess what? I started feeling a little bit better. Not like, magically amazing, but a little less stressed and a little more in control.
So, my “Five of Pentacles outcome” experiment taught me that even a “negative” card can be a chance to learn something and make positive changes. It’s not always about predicting the future, but about understanding yourself and taking action. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m feeling a bit more hopeful about facing whatever comes next.
