Let’s focus on the following colors: warm yellows, oranges, and green. They generally indicate the positive nature of the symbolism in typical life‑situation spreads. The philosophical implications described in the poem above are better suited for self‑exploration, where the entire color palette of the image becomes relevant.

The warm yellows and greens — the colors of the Sun and growth, as well as the colors of dreams and daydreaming — are balanced by the coolness of blue, green‑blue, and sea‑green. These cooler tones represent mental processing, weighing options, and developing concepts of justice and social balance. This combination reminds us that the Ace of Pentacles often presents a question rather than an answer: “How does one find balance between comfort and mentally defined rules, meanings, and purpose?”

The symbols inside the coin are Egyptian hieroglyphs. As the cards were drawn, inspiration came from the so‑called Egyptian tarot deck, which explains their presence. Their meaning relates to wealth, from which material well‑being stems.

In the center of the coin, there is a star — a traditional symbol used for pentacles. There is nothing unusual about it unless one chooses to dive deeper into European esoteric traditions.

Inside the star, there is a divided circle and a solid one. You may not see it at first, but together they resemble a breast — specifically, a mother’s breast, a symbol of nurture. This is a reminder of how comforting pure nurture can be: the kind that belongs to us, that we do not borrow from anyone, that does not enflame pride but simply sustains. Mixed with this is another kind of comfort — the sweetness of memories (false or real), of what was or could have been. Within the balance between these two ideas, we find what we seek; we find knowledge.

The Sun, of course, is the ultimate symbol of wealth — our life — even if we don’t always feel that way.

As for the color, which is very similar to Canyon Clay in The Tarot of the Fool, it serves as another reminder of the limitations of our consciousness (see Ace of Swords). In the case of the Ace of Pentacles, these limitations do not prevent us from living balanced lives or from feeling and living well.

Moving to the top of the card: the creature above the coin is a stylized, wiggly hippopotamus. The animal symbolizes maternity and nurture. Yet here, the creature is a dream — an ephemeral idea of nurture — and it floats above everything else. Simply put, all we need is love, ta‑ta‑da‑da‑da. But seriously, most human beings desire comfort (which is still a form of nurture) and a loving atmosphere. We see it as well‑being, and financial wealth is sometimes perceived as a path toward it. Of course, it is only one small piece of a much larger whole, but I will move on for now.

The next card is Ace of Cups (1 of Cups).

• Take a deep breath and focus on the essence of your question.

• Notice which element of the card draws your attention first.

• Notice which element draws your attention second.

• Close your eyes and observe how your mind processes information.

• Write down the ideas that arise, but this time interpret them through the lens of your question.

• Ideally, the image should awaken the answers you seek. If it doesn’t, you may try again or choose another divination or reasoning method.

Need for comfort

A temporary experience of comfort

A search for wealth

Focus on wealth or well-being of any kind

Wellbeing

Test results

Vitamins

If the card is related to challenges, they are most likely digestive or joints-related

Pregnancy or potentiality of pregnancy

Collecting

Sculpting

Digital art

Anything related to stones, beads, and small pieces of glass

In a relationship, all parties maintain their own opinion

Working alone

Motherhood as a role

Nurturing, but as a job, not as a purpose

Pets of any kind

Comfort of being alone

Warm but distant relationships with family members

Friendships of the same kind

Donations without involvement

Planting trees and plants (especially one plant or a tree)

Decorative duties

Minimal involvement

Receiving a relatively small amount of money

A gift

Fairly stable financial situation

Manageable expense

New job, or considering a new position

Working towards experiencing stability, but not reaching it yet

A need for the comfort of a simple 9-to-5 job

A bonus

A positive or appreciative letter or message

Anything that requires a lot of reading

Financial education

Nutrition education

Light workouts

Groundskeeping

Being responsible for one's own wealth and well-being

Being responsible for one's own health

Generally stable environment

Living without paying much attention to what's happening around

Maintaining or focusing on one's own comfort

An opportunity presents itself

A chance to show one's individual abilities

A good bargain

An opportunity to present a small token of appreciation

Contemplation on the balance in life (between finances and emotional/ spiritual wellbeing) 

Reading/ listening/ watching materials related to that balance

Exploration of psychological traits

Realization of financial wealth and responsibilities

Realizing one's gifts and talents

Focusing on financial wealth and spending

Struggle managing particular health-related issues (digestive or maternity/ paternity-related)

Seeking meaningful and financially appropriate employment

A decision is easy to make

A clear view of the presented opportunity

"Soft" decision-making

Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday

Something is about to happen

The pacing of events is moderate (not too fast, not too slow)

You may find your answers or inspiration in books and other external resources.

Give time for something to develop

A single opportunity still needs to be nourished

Finances-related worries and anxiety

Health (specifically digestive or maternity/ paternity-related) worries

A hidden cost

The opportunity needs to be developed if you want to see real results

You may rest, but rest will be temporary

We all possess the answers we seek — even if we’re tired of hearing that phrase, it remains true. Those answers may be tiny flickers in the dark or bright as the sun. Sometimes, to understand the nudges and clues of our subconscious mind, intuition, the Universe, god, or the spirit world (whatever you prefer), we need a tool. Tarot — in this case, Tarot of the Fool by Astore Faber — can become that tool. It can help us awaken, clarify, or interpret those answers.

Still, tarot is just a tool — a way of playing with symbols and letting the mind speak in its own language. It’s not meant to replace professional guidance, medical or otherwise. If something in your life needs real‑world attention, please turn to someone qualified to help. The cards can offer insight, but the choices — and the responsibility — remain yours.