Four of Pentacles

Card Information: “Oh no, it dropped again!” The squirrel is preparing for the coming winter, gathering many nuts to store in its tree hole. But it has collected so many that there is no more room to store them.
Upright: Accumulating wealth; selfishness
Reversed: Wastefulness; inability to let go

The little squirrel is trying to push the third nut into the tree hole, but it seems to be using excessive force. This act symbolizes control and possessiveness. The squirrel has reached the top of the tree, a position symbolizing having already achieved much. The city below and the isolated tree suggest a state of detachment from others, holding tightly to stability and possessions. The high perch of the squirrel also hints at keeping gold and wealth in its heart as a source of pride.

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