a financial challenge

  

seven of wands + four of pentacles  

In the face of a financial challenge, we've got someone who can stay positive and cultivate a feeling of gratitude.  Our querent is maintaining control over the situation, and as this person perseveres, they are also protecting their money.  This combination could possibly depict an old-school battle of the sexes, where a gal is doing better than a guy, while the guy is sulking because he presumes he should have more control than the gal.

Today's cards come from the Druidcraft Tarot by Philip + Stephanie Carr-Gomm.