Seven of Pentacles as Feelings in Love & Relationships (Upright & Reversed)

The Seven of Pentacles is the card of growth, progress, patience, perseverance, and results. This card shows a man watching over his garden. It looks like he has spent a lot of time tending to the vegetables in his garden, and he is now patiently watching them grow. Over time, the garden has flourished, and soon, the harvest will be ready. 

The Seven of Pentacles reminds us that good things take time to grow. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are the best relationships. Just as the greatest oak trees take time to grow, a good relationship needs nurturing over time to flourish. You get out what you put into it. The Seven of Pentacles is a reminder to cultivate your garden. Invest in your relationship. The rewards are worth it. 

Upright Seven of Pentacles as Feelings

If you are asking about how someone feels about you and you draw the Seven of Pentacles, it means that this person is feeling good about your long term relationship. They know that they are willing to put in the time and the effort to see it grow. They feel that your relationship can truly flourish, and they are willing to do the work necessary to see it through.

This person is also feeling patient. They do not expect instantaneous results. They know that good relationships are cultivated over time. They have a realistic view. They know that it takes time for a relationship to develop. They also know that love isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. Love also requires work, compromise, and commitment. 

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Seven of Pentacles means that this person is feeling great about your relationship. They feel like your relationship has a lot of potential, and they are willing to do the work to help it grow. This person is also feeling patient, because they know that good relationships take time to grow. They have a realistic view that isn’t clouded by emotion. This bodes well for long-term relationships.  

For existing relationships, the Seven of Pentacles indicates that this person feels pleased with the progress of your relationship. They feel that both of you have worked hard on cultivating your connection over the course of the time that you’ve been together so far. They feel like you are both growing and thriving. They understand that love isn’t always about rainbows and butterflies, but they feel a deep connection with you that makes all of it worth it.

If you are asking about an old flame or an ex’s feelings about you, the Seven of Pentacles indicates that they are patiently waiting for the two of you to grow and mature. Part of them feels like there is still a chance that you will end up back together in the long run.  This is a good sign for reconciliation and getting back together, as long as both of you put in the work. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Seven of Pentacles is a great sign. Your partner is willing to invest the time and energy needed to make your relationship work, and they are excited to bring it to the next level. They have a realistic view of what is needed to have a successful marriage. They want to build a life together with you. 

Reversed Seven of Pentacles as Feelings

When the Seven of Pentacles is reversed, it means that this person is feeling frustrated, exhausted, and ready to give up. They’re almost at the point where they’re ready to throw in the towel. They feel like they’ve worked hard and put in so much effort, but that they have gotten little back as a reward. 

This person is also feeling impatient. They may have unrealistic expectations about what love is like and how fast things should move. Some things do come quickly, but many things take time, and they do not yet fully understand this. 

For singles and those in new relationships, the Seven of Pentacles reversed is a sign of feeling impatient and frustrated. They feel like the relationship is not progressing as quickly as they would like, in the ways that they would like. They may have unrealistic expectations, or they may be misaligned with the pace that is most comfortable for you. The two of you need to realign on expectations to see if this relationship is something that can work for the two of you.   

For those in committed relationships, the Seven of Pentacles reversed is a sign of feeling very frustrated and exhausted with your relationship. They feel like they have put in a lot of work, but they aren’t getting the results that they want. Sometimes, they wonder if you are putting in the same amount of effort. They are feeling impatient, and they don’t seem to realize that it often takes time to build the perfect relationship. The two of you need to realign on expectations to see if this is still something that can work between you.  

If you are asking about an ex’s feelings about you, the Seven of Pentacles reversed means that they are feeling frustrated about your past relationship. They feel like they threw in the towel for good reason. They feel like their expectations were not being met, even if they were overly impatient about the pace of the relationship. They are not in the right mindset right now to discuss reconciliation, unless their expectations can be adjusted.  

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Seven of Pentacles reversed means that they are feeling impatient and frustrated. The two of you are misaligned on expectations right now. They may feel like they’re not getting enough out of the relationship to justify moving forward. Or, they may be wanting to move forward more than you are comfortable doing. Have an open and honest conversation with them to see if you can get on the same page.  

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Seven of Pentacles represents patience. Relationships are built on consistent actions over time. It takes time for relationships to develop, so let them develop naturally. There is no need to be in a rush. Invest in the relationship and have patience. You will eventually see the fruit of your labor.

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