Even On a Budget

From the Fey Tarot, the Four of Pentacles; from the I Misteri della Sibilla, the Five of Hearts (Joyous Heart):

The seeds we plant contain the potential to grow when conditions support them. What we practice becomes habit. What may at one time be beneficial can later become a form of imprisonment. 

~Jack Kornfield

This miserable looking fey is chained to his pentacle; the companion book suggests being a slave to one's habits. People raised by Depression era parents and grandparents, often hear "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." That's not bad advice when money is tight, but it can create a mindset that is rigid when it comes to spending or sharing resources (even when we're flush). It may become an automatic behavior unless we become aware of it and recognize that it doesn't fit our present reality. Joyous Heart (Five of Hearts) shows a couple out on the town and represents lightheartedness. Fun can still be had on a budget. Hopefully that fey will pick up the key of awareness, unlock himself, and enjoy life a bit.