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Card of the Day: Six of Pentacles

Giving, receiving, sharing.

I couldn't really relate to this card as I'm not typically the philanthropic type, and I'm also not on the other end of the balance needing charity. Looking at the Biddy Tarot definition, the author pulls out an application for relationships that is a perfect fit:
"...If you are in a relationship, the Six of Pentacles can suggest that one partner is dependent on the other to provide most of the money, love or energy for the relationship to keep going... The relationship is, therefore, unequal; however, both partners have mutually agreed to this arrangement to ensure stability."

My husband was already laid off for a couple weeks when the COVID-19 pandemic began. There were no jobs all winter or spring, but he had unemployment, and the CARES Act provided enough supplemental income to keep going as normal as possible. I pulled this card the the last week of hubbin's unemployment benefits, and as of yet, we don't know if he is eligible for an extension. Jobs are finally starting to trickle in, but none are providing any COVID-19 related safety measures. For construction trades, this means multiple workers in small spaces, no PPE provided by the employer, and filthy shared facilities. At this point, we decided it's not worth it for him to go back out to work just yet, and he may be looking for work outside of construction.

SO! This is a reminder to be generous with my sweetie because we decided together that our health is worth some temporary financial sacrifice. Though, let's be real, this is going to suck!!


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