Shields show the kind of effort you must make in order to succeed. Yours' may be a labor of love or drudgery and toil. There are certain rewards you may attain in your employment, occupation, vocation or profession. Sometimes difficulties or challenges will require you make extra effort. Dedicated performance of your duties is necessary for achievement of an assignment or enterprise. Your patience is essential if you expect to make progress.

Shields urge you to be industrious and original in your solution of problems. You must exert yourself in a pursuit that is satisfying to you and profitable as well. You may have to sweat to get the results you want, but some say there is no gain without pain. The Shields admonish you to wisely protect your investments.

Those who can manipulate the circumstances to their advantage and can maneuver themselves into a better position are likely to get ahead in life. Some problems are inconvenience s, but others are challenges. In facing difficulties the Shields advise you to take a strategic position and hold your ground. Let the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune bounce off your shield. Prepare for the worst scenario and you will be always be ready for any lesser misfortune. The best defense is defense.

Your well being depends upon how you deal with reality. You may be a loser if you can't keep up with the pace of change in the world around you. Consider the labors of Hercules when the suit of Shields appears in a tarot spread. Make that Herculean effort in order to win in this world. Your skill and cunning will come in handy when trouble appears. Seek stability and security in your life. Overcome any opposition to your success by constant attention to your business and patience in working for your lifelong ambitions. Seize the opportunity to make a buck and earn a fortune.

The Shields are the suit of money and the material world. The Shields portray our financial concerns. Trade and commerce as well business in general is indicated by the Shields. Investments and insurance may show up in the suit of Shields. There is always responsibility involved with the Shields cards. You do what you have to do for it is what you must do.

The Shields call upon you to fight for what you believe in, but do so by taking the higher ground. Sometimes the Shields call upon you to retreat and regroup your forces. The Shields advise conservation of your resources, and protection of your valuables. Shields are cautious and gambol little and risk nothing.

The suit of Shields signifies survival. Perseverance is possible if you protect yourself.

The suit of Shields represents the material reality of this world. Our material possessions are a measure of our success in the world. The Pentacles remind you to mind your own business and look after your financial interests. Use your resources and work to gain property, money and other valuable goods.

Shields say to set aside something for your future in the bank or in some money-making venture. Invest in something that will bring you a return. Even education may be a good investment. Some may gamble on stocks and bonds, or try to make a go of it in their own business. Personal initiative is indicated for those ready for responsibility. Remember that Hercules was not one to shy away from terrible tasks. He was able to get a city to defend itself against attack, and he won the battle by taking the offensive. Hercules was a mythical symbol of work and the things each person must do to earn their living. The Shields in a spread may represent an opportunity to earn some money by some labor or service that may be performed.