Chapter 6: The Star
FOUR OF PENTACLES
The Four of Pentacles often reflects a tendency to hold tightly to what we think we need to feel safe, such as past experiences, fears of rejection, or a need for control. This desire for security can keep us guarded, making it difficult to fully open ourselves to new love. While it’s natural to want stability, this card reminds us that genuine connection requires a balance between safety and vulnerability.
To move toward love, we may need to notice where we’re clinging too strongly to past wounds, expectations, or fears, and gently allow ourselves to loosen that grip. Trusting in the process, being open to possibility, and embracing a mindset of abundance can all help create space for love to develop authentically. Sometimes, true growth comes when we let go of trying to control every outcome, opening our hearts to vulnerability and the joy of spontaneous connection.
THREE OF PENTACLES
The Three of Pentacles highlights the importance of building a strong, authentic foundation within ourselves and in our relationships. It emphasizes qualities like self-awareness, effort, and craftsmanship, showing that love requires dedication, patience, and a willingness to develop our emotional skills and integrity.
This card encourages us to focus on personal growth, honing our sense of self, and cultivating the qualities we want to bring into a partnership, such as kindness, honesty, and openness. It also suggests that meaningful love often begins with collaboration. By opening up to connection and the support of others as we are working on ourselves, our goals, and our capacity for connection, we’re also preparing ourselves to build a harmonious, mutually supportive relationship.
Preparing for love with the Three of Pentacles involves investing time in self-care, reflecting on what we truly value, and practicing genuine communication. When we commit to developing ourselves, we create a fertile environment for love to flourish.