Four of Coins Tarot Card Meanings
Examine the obligations that come with your inheritance, not just the benefits.
Four of Coins Upright Meaning
This suit, often called Coins or Pentacles, symbolizes a magical token representing wealth or potential. It stands for supportive elements available to you, be they health, talent, or material resources.
The Four in this suit illustrates the dual nature of financial security - the blessing and the burden. It seems perfect until one considers the pressures of significant decisions, responsibilities to others, and the challenges during uncertain times.
An inexperienced individual in such a position might struggle with risk assessment, be easily misled, or even jeopardize others' livelihoods. This card also highlights the subtle dependencies that arise from comfort, potentially leading to complacency and a depletion of one's drive.
The person depicted needs to proceed cautiously if changes are necessary, as the impact will extend beyond just themselves.
Note: In decks like Rider-Waite, we see someone trapped by a misunderstanding of material wealth, clutching their four coins out of fear, not realizing that giving can lead to receiving. This embodies "poverty consciousness."
Four of Coins Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Four of Coins indicates you might be letting resentment cloud your judgment rather than seeking to be of service. Are you approaching situations with a sense of entitlement?
Instead of considering how you can contribute, you might be preoccupied with what you'll gain back. Even with abundance, you might feel impoverished, which restricts the flow of prosperity. This isn't an unsolvable issue, but addressing it is key to moving forward.
Four of Coins Advice Position
In this position, the Four of Coins refers to someone young and perhaps spoiled who has inherited wealth. Consider the impact your actions have on others, including those who contributed to what you've inherited and those dependent on your stewardship.
Your endowment is plentiful, yet not infinite. With prudence, it can flourish; with carelessness, it could diminish, affecting not only you but others as well.
In many decks, we see this image of someone stuck in a materialistic fallacy, holding onto their coins out of fear, not understanding the principle of giving to receive, thus embodying "poverty consciousness."
Four of Coins Love Position
Here, the Four of Coins suggests you've received some form of legacy or support you're still learning to manage. This could be financial or another type of resource, providing a stable foundation for your relationship.
Recognize this as a blessing and use it wisely with gratitude. However, there's a risk of squandering this advantage through irresponsible indulgence.
Note: In English-school decks, the image reflects someone in a misunderstanding of wealth, clinging to their coins, not realizing the need to give to gain, hence "poverty consciousness."
Four of Coins Career Position
When this card appears here, it might indicate someone in your work environment has gained control over resources but lacks the wisdom to manage them effectively. This could lead to egoism, showiness, or unnecessary stinginess.
The core issue is a lack of self-awareness, which, if present, would lead to better utilization of opportunities. You might serve as a balanced advisor to help restore equilibrium, or if this describes you, let this reading guide you to correction.
Note: In English-school decks, this scenario reflects "poverty consciousness," where one is afraid to release their grip on their possessions, not understanding the cycle of giving and receiving.
Four of Coins in a Yes or No Card Reading
The Four of Coins is about caution and readiness. If you're seeking a simple Yes or No answer and you draw the Four of Coins, the answer is NO. Focus on safeguarding what you have, and approach new opportunities with caution.