Element: Earth
Inspired by Père Goriot by Balzac, this card sharply contrasts with the Four of Pentacles. Père Goriot, a once-rich merchant, gave his love and money to his daughters, only to be exploited. He died penniless in an attic. The Rider–Waite card shows a wealthy man giving alms to beggars while still having more. This card explores the polarity of giving—when generosity exceeds boundaries, it can backfire. Like Goriot, one must not overlook human greed or lose control of their power.
Keywords: Generosity, giving, control, balance, inequality, fairness
Relationships:
1. Strong need to control 2. Unequal relationship 3. Giving with calculation
Career & Study:
1. Structured and stable 2. Income steadily rising 3. Secure and strategic success
Finance:
1. Generous 2. Skilled money management
Mental & Spiritual Health:
Kind and generous, with balanced control
Keywords: Imbalance, loss of control, unfairness, greed, selfishness
Relationships:
1. Being controlled 2. Jealous and selfish 3. Emotionally unfulfilled
Career & Study:
1. Goals out of reach 2. Unfair treatment 3. Greed and jealousy
Finance:
1. Stingy 2. Financial crisis
Mental & Spiritual Health:
Greedy and hard to satisfy
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