The number 5 represents the need for adjustment, some kind of change, or that added something that brings the situation out of balance again.  It represents the struggle and challenge of inner and outer growth; adapting to feedback about your action; working out the kinks.  Coins are associated with the material world, acquisitions of wealth and possessions, our connection to Earth and Nature, sensation, matters pertaining to the physical plane, the body, health and physical or sexual activities.  Coins can also be connected with practicality, groundedness and being realistic.  

You're experiencing shifts and adjustments in your inner sense of security or centeredness.  You may feel that you basic groundedness is being challenged.  You're changing the ways in which you feel connected with the earth.  You're altering or questioning your "security blanket". - Gail Fairfield

My inner sense of security and centeredness has been going through some major adjustments since I got laid off.  I'm starting to realize that I prefer not being in a high pressure environment because it allows me to focus on things I enjoy.  However I think finding a job that engages me in the same way would be beneficial.  I have been focusing on more inward matters and trying to manifest a more balanced and holistic life.  One of my recent interests has been to try to eat locally as much as possible.  I have found a few local meat purveyors and farmers markets.  I'm getting tired of feeling as though I'm supporting big agri-businesses.  None of their practices contribute towards healing the environment.  Even organic businesses often practice the same techniques used as larger agri-business minus the pesticides and hormones, etc.  So what's the point?  Shipping organic grapes from Chile to the US is just as harmful as using pesticides.  In fact I'd rather support a local grower who practices sustainable agriculture, even if he does use some pesticides, rather than a large grower that has allegedly organic practices but is shipping me produce grown in Chile.

I also like the figure on the Full Moon Dreams 5 of Earth.  She is full hipped and stands with her hands supporting her breasts.  Something about this image spoke to me about the importance of caring for myself.  Lately this has been something I've lost sight of.  I know that I need to start eating better and caring for myself.  I'm not in horrible physical shape but I could certain improve my health.  I think she is reminding me that I need to pay attention to my needs, to manifest good health in my life and to treat myself as someone worthy of care.  This is sometimes not such an easy thing to remember.  So for today I need to focus on my physical needs and health.  I think she's also reminding me that it's okay to ask for support and help from others.  I tend to avoid to avoid joining groups because the internal politics quickly drives me crazy.  However getting support from others might help me stick with it.  It's another tool to consider.