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In this card we see a merchant whose face and beard is covered with coins. Hi eyes are also covered. He has a grey beard.
Following the wealth and prosperity indicated by the previous card, the nine of coins, this card may indicate a more negative side of wealth. I would usually see the grey beard as representing wisdom, or at least showing that much time and work has been dedicated to accumulating wealth. This merchant is literally blinded by materialism. He is so focused on money that he can't see beyond that. On this card the bulk of the coins are gold, representing the male or active principle, compared to on the nine which had a balance of gold and silver. Again, this would indicate that the focus is on gaining rather than reflecting or enjoying the fruits of ones labour.
Following the wealth and prosperity indicated by the previous card, the nine of coins, this card may indicate a more negative side of wealth. I would usually see the grey beard as representing wisdom, or at least showing that much time and work has been dedicated to accumulating wealth. This merchant is literally blinded by materialism. He is so focused on money that he can't see beyond that. On this card the bulk of the coins are gold, representing the male or active principle, compared to on the nine which had a balance of gold and silver. Again, this would indicate that the focus is on gaining rather than reflecting or enjoying the fruits of ones labour.