The Four of Pentacles

The Four of Pentacles is the money lover, one who clutches at material goods and does not let go. The person represented by the four may be opposed to sharing, or perhaps they come from an impoverished background and do not want to lose their sense of security again.

Although this card represents a pleasant chapter of your life where your needs are met, it is also a warning not to be selfish about what you have acquired.
  
Questions answered by Four of Pentacles:
Who? A tightwad 
What? A stash of cash
Where? In a purse, pocket, or wallet
When? The middle of January; When you have earned enough money
Why? You have a firm foundation, so do not fear change
Yes or No? Yes
 
Four of Pentacles
Before any card: Conservation of (card)
After any card: Greed, security, hoarding

The Four of Pentacles as:
...an action?

• Check your credit report and accounts
• Move more into savings

 
...a place in your house?

• Your prized goods
• Your money
• The mattress

...a place in your city?

• A financial services industry
• The stock market
• the bank

 
...a place in the world?

• The coast
• The Ozarks
• Columbia
• The Caribbean

...something to eat?

• Fine dining
• Food that cannot be shared

 
...something to clean?

• Your room

 
...where to find the missing item?

• Near you - possibly in your pocket

 
...a color? grey, yellow
 
...a movie theme? protecting resources

• Wall Street
• Weekend at Bernie’s
• Parasite

 
...a new career?

• Finance, retirement investment, or accounting
• New business development
• Collector
• Environmental conservationist

Four of Pentacles combinations
With The World: Fulfillment and security has been reached, now share with the world what you have received.
With King of Wands: A conservative leader has trouble sharing the wealth, such as a boss who will not issue pay raises.
With Page of Cups: A sensitive and dreamy young person gets a lesson in conserving his or her resources.
With Eight of Swords: Someone is unable to see a path to wealth, but they may be imposing their own restrictions upon themselves.
With Ace of Pentacles: A new job with more benefits and pay is available

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