Daily Draw 17

Tarot Card Drawn:

Four of Pumpkins (Pentacles)

This card often presents us with a choice. Do we cling to what we have, or invest in the possibility of even greater gains? Are you happy with what you have, is it worth gambling for the chance of better things? When I see the Four of Pentacles, I ask myself whether I have become complacent in some way. The status quo brings us comfort, but no surprises. Sometimes, to get what we really want, we must sacrifice what we already have. This card suggests that if we are willing to endure an interim period of hardship or discomfort, we have a chance at the big prize. You have to speculate to accumulate, after all.

ZWK Cards Drawn:

Desire/Jealousy

There seem to be a few ways of interpreting this. The first is quite clear. When we are lacking something, it is easy to become resentful of those who have it - to feel wronged and cheated by those who covet what we so desire. But doing so will bring us no closer to our goals. The cards in this light are a reminder to focus on what you can do to achieve your goals, rather than wasting time on petty jealousy. They also warn us that often these things only seem so attractive because they are unobtainable - jealousy breeds desire.

The second way to interpret the combination is wanting to be envied, seeking the jealousy of others to boost our own self esteem, and validate the worth of who we are and what we may have. Do not appraise yourself with the eyes of others.

Today, then, is a day to be grateful of what we already have, but not complacent - and to see the success of others as an inspiration, rather than a threat.