The nine of pentacles in my deck is a very well dressed man standing next to his grape vineyards all the pentacles are on the fruit (fruits of his labour paying off handsomely) A bird rest on his shoulder saying to me that he has all that he needs but does he still want more

The nine of cups has always been a wish card to me and I always found it
lucky if it showed up but now after examining it closely I see that he has all that he needs but does he have too much - Is he sharing the food or is he greedy holding onto it for himself (maybe I would use sharing the wealth if the card is uprtight and hording and glutteny if it is reversed?)


The nine of rods - I see confidence and forward motion a man who is proud of what he has accomplished - he has worked hard for what he has. The negative could be stepping on toes or getting what he wanted however he had to and not caring about who got hurt in the process. ( I don't even know where that came from - just thoughts pouring out)

The nine of swords - This was always the nightmare card. - Someone perhaps feeling guitly and having sleepless nights over it - depression and anxiety - how did I get myself into this situation - The positive is that help is on the way - keep your faith -


When the cards are all laid out before me I can see a story about a man who has worked hard for his position and wealth but then I see all that he has I have food material possesions and love. This is someone who has worked hard for what he has and guards his possesions but is it all an illusion why does he have nightmares did his business crash - did his wife leave is he losing everything or does he have some guilt over how he obtained what he has - The lesson could be of moderation and giving back appreciate what we have and don't take things for granted

9 of Pentacles
I see abundance, but it also seems as though the figure is completely relaxed, at peace, and connected to everything around him.

9 of Cups
This card brings the 9 of Pentacles to mind, but the figure in this card seems to have a more smug and gluttonous nature.  He seems to be looking out more for himself than for anything or anybody around him.  What this card says to me is to enjoy the luxury, but to keep others in mind as I do.

9 of Wands
There is defensiveness and maybe even a bit of paranoia.  I also see determination and willing to pursue meaningful goals despite the obstacles.

9 of Swords
Grieving and losing sleep over issues.  It tells me that if there is need to grieve, then give in to it for a brief cycle, then pick up and move forward.

"Torat was very rich and accomplished, mostly through discipline and hard work. But once everything seemed to be going his way, he relaxed and began giving wild parties and losing himself in alcohol. In time, he lost everything he had acquired through his hard work and had to struggle again in order to go back to a dignified life. He finally shook his addiction and slowly built his life back to normal, but some things he could never get back and so he still grieves for his stupidity and has never had an easy night since."

- 9 of Pentales is  a very accomplished person (after all, it is not easy to train a hawk!), mainly through perseverance and discipline. Once we can manage enough skills, we can navigate through life in a comfortable if vigilant fashion.

- 9 of Cups id a time to relax and enjoy, maybe share our happiness with others. Even though it has always struck me as odd that the man should be alone with so much drink around.

- 9 of Wands seems to be always in defensive mode. True, he has been hurt before, but he now sees enemies everywhere and reads twisted intentions in every word and action. I am like that, sometimes. Not a very pleasant state of mind  

- 9 of Swords is even worse off. It is the picture of real anguish, when our worries no longer allow for sleep, or we wake up in a sweat. There is a heavy mental load, like taking on more worries than those strictly ours.





This Ancestral Path 9 of Cups looks much more like a celebration, with many people enjoying a dinner with show.

Robin Wood's 9 of Pentacles has beautiful artwork in the delicate wrought iron fence or gate and all the roses.

Ancestral Path's 9 of Swords seems to be a woman grieving for a lost one, or maybe wallowing in shame about some perceived wrong.


All in all, the nines seem to be brief moments in life: certaian states of mind we all go through sooner or later but that only last for a little while (hopefully, in most cases).

Im with george on this one i thought the nine of pentacles was a woman

NINE OF PENTACLES..he is relaxed in his life and has earned his position CUPS.. he is guarding his fortune and is thinking of new way to make more money..WANDS a wrong business deal and he has lost his fortune but does realise his mistakes..SWORDS he is stressed and is wondering how he will provide for his family were he will go from here

i've forgotten about this for sure still looks like a women to me still after all this time.