The Four of Coins…

Today, the Four of Coins shows up and winks at you with sly knowing. It says you’ve done the not-so-glamorous part already: saving, stabilizing, building a solid little financial fort. You didn’t stumble into this foundation—you stacked it coin by coin. Your strong inclination is to protect what you have built but you are also eager to loosen the purse strings. This card is here to serve as a reminder of the work you have invested to get here. But, the Four of Coins isn’t yelling “never spend!” - it’s whispering, “Not yet.”

Right now, this card is about intentional patience. You’re holding onto your resources not out of fear, but out of wisdom. You know that timing matters. The right opportunity will need fuel, and you’re making sure the tank is full before you hit the gas. When the moment is right, you’ll loosen your grip—not because you have to, but because you choose to. Until then, this card gives you permission to stand proudly in your “careful but clever” era.

“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” — John C. Maxwell

The Four of Coins from The Slow Tarot by Lacey Bryant