Alright, so today I pulled the Three of Pentacles from my deck. Wasn’t doing a big spread or anything, just felt like drawing a card to see what vibe the day might have. You know how it is sometimes.
So, I shuffled the deck, just letting my hands do their thing, not really focusing too hard. Then I cut it and drew the top card. Bam. Three of Pentacles.
My first thought looking at it? Okay, people working together. That image of the apprentice, the architect, and the monk, or whoever they are, discussing the plans on the cathedral wall. It always makes me think about collaboration, putting different skills together to build something solid.
Getting Down to It
I didn’t just glance at it and put it away. I actually sat with it for a few minutes. Held the card, looked closely at the details. Tried to feel what it was saying beyond the textbook meanings.
What I did next was pretty simple:
- I thought about my current projects: Mostly work stuff, but also fixing that wonky shelf in the garage.
- I considered who I’ve been interacting with: Any group efforts? Anyone I need to ask for help, or anyone asking me?
- I reflected on my own skills: What am I bringing to the table? Am I actually using my skills well, or just going through the motions?
It hit me then. I’d been trying to figure out this new software thing for work entirely on my own. You know, head down, powering through. But honestly, I was getting stuck, spinning my wheels. Felt kinda dumb about it, really.
This card showing up felt like a bit of a nudge. Like the universe, or just the card, was saying, “Hey, mate, you don’t have to do this alone. Remember Sarah in accounting? She mentioned she used this software at her old job.”
What It Meant for Me Today
So, the practice wasn’t some deep spiritual revelation. It was practical. Seeing the Three of Pentacles made me realize that trying to be the lone genius on this software thing was counterproductive. The card’s energy is about teamwork, pooling resources, and respecting different expertise.
The action I took? Simple. I drafted an email to Sarah, asking if she had ten minutes sometime this week to give me a few pointers. Didn’t make a big deal out of it, just reached out.
It felt right. Like I was finally acknowledging that collaboration isn’t a weakness, it’s just… efficient. It’s how things get built properly, whether it’s a cathedral on a card or figuring out some stupid software.
So yeah, that was my experience with the Three of Pentacles today. Nothing earth-shattering, just a solid reminder to work smart, use the resources around me – especially the people – and appreciate the skills everyone brings. It’s about building something good, together. That’s the takeaway I got today.
