Why High Achievers Keep Drawing the 9 of Pentacles (And Still Feel Empty)
TL;DR for Time-Crunched Achievers
The 9 of Pentacles = lonely success. You’re rich in wins, poor in joy.
Your move: Audit your “wins.” Are they yours or society’s?
Tarot’s take: The woman in the card is surrounded by gold … and nothing else. What’s missing in your picture?
You’ve got the title, the salary, the ‘perfect’ LinkedIn profile. So why does success feel like a gilded cage?
Burnout isn’t just about overwork, it’s about misaligned work. The 9 of Pentacles (tarot’s “independent achiever” card) exposes the lie that success = fulfillment.
Tarot Meets Psychology:
- The woman in the card is surrounded by abundance… and alone. (Sound like your WFH palace?)
- The pentacles are rigid. (Achievement becomes identity – your trauma/addiction expertise ties here.)
- The hidden message: True wealth includes joy, connection, and rest.
Your Move:
- Audit your “win” column. Are these your goals—or borrowed?
- Reclaim one pleasure unrelated to productivity. (Yes, even CEOs need this.)
- Use tarot as a mirror. (Pull this card yourself: “Where am I rich and where am I poor?”)
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