by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Queens, Tarot
Known also as the Queen of the Thrones of Earth, the Queen of Pentacles represents fruitfulness, plenty and overcoming a barren past. She brings a bounty of riches, health and steadiness to those who have struggled and passed through a long period of deprivation and loss. This Queen is linked to the Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn - she is practical and down t earth, sensual and generous. She represents the goddesses of the hearth, marriage and childbirth,, and the spirits that guard the home and family. She is compassionate, but in a practical way - she is no bleeding heart. She can see what needs to be done in a moment, and she steps in with no fuss and gets the job done. She can be stubborn and a little selfish if you get on the wrong side of her, and shame on you if you do, because her natural state is that of loyalty, generosity and practical help. Being a Court Card, when the Queen of Pentacles turns up in a reading it can mean an actual person, either you or someone who is or will be important to you, or it can mean that the qualities that define this Queen are qualities that you possess and need to bring out in yourself more at this time. On an abstract level, she comes to tell you that you need to pamper yourself a little, reacquaint yourself with those small luxuries that make you feel special and valued, and seek out relationships that value you as a woman and someone worthy and valued for your strengths as...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Queens, Tarot
The Queen of Pentacles is aligned with the Earth Signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. As such, she is concerned with the earthly sphere of life - wealth and prosperity, health and diet, agriculture and the environment, career and progress. She is steady, tireless, and loyal, slow to anger but hard to move from her stance once she has made up her mind. A little bit too attached to routine and seeking certainty in people and things in her life, nevertheless there is no one more loyal and true once she has made you her friend. She is a friend for life. On the flip side, this Queen can be extremely stubborn, prone to jealousy and overindulgence. Striking a balance in the areas of loyalty, flexibility and restraint is a useful focus to adopt. Ambition and drive can be important also to this Queen, and to earn her respect you should have these in abundance. Funnily enough, her crucial lesson is to learn to love and value herself, otherwise she is prone to adopting the lame ducks in this world, and once committed to them she will find it difficult to break free again as her stubborn nature may mean that she will not admit it. Get on the wrong side of this Queen however, and she can appear as cold and immovable as a stone - be aware that it takes a lot for her to get to this stage so if this is the reception you get from this Queen you probably deserve it - I'm sorry but there it is! More specifically, you need to ensure...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Queens, Tarot
Known also as the Queen of the Thrones of Earth, the Queen of Pentacles represents fruitfulness, abundance and the ability to overcome past scarcity. She has affinity to Earth and the signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn and the ancient hearth Goddesses as well as the Goddesses of Fertility. When a Court Card appears in a reading, it means that this card describes you, someone who is or will be important to you, or it describes the qualities that you would find helpful to develop in yourself. She is deeply sensual, tactile, and practical and sensible at the same time. If you need to know how to do something then this Queen will give you useful pointers. Not one for emotional or impulsive outbursts nor will she tolerate such in others, if you do have a problem that you ask her help with, then you must be prepared to act on her wise advice. She finds it difficult to detach from a relationship once committed, and may become disillusioned if that relationship does not live up to her expectations and her faith. Although it might make her unhappy, she is likely to do everything in her power to make things work, even if it means she is the only one doing so. Relationships, like finances, property, gardening even, all take commitment and time, and she devotes herself to these areas for the long haul. If this becomes an issue, then this Queen is advised to do some work on releasing old patterns and hurts. To make this Queen happy, lavish luxuries on her - they need not be expensive,...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Tarot
The King of Pentacles is the Prince of the Chariot of Earth and is aligned with the Earth signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. He represents expert manifestation of skills and resources. The King of Pentacles brings the harvest of creative endeavours, and is the realisation of rewards of effort, foresight and planning. He plods towards his substantial goals deliberately, seriously and without humour. As a person he is serious, sensual and astute. He knows how to maximise his resources and looks after those he is closest to as an accomplished provider and custodian of money and property. When the King of Pentacles turns up in a reading it is time for you to get your financial affairs sorted out in your favour - you have the ability now to either attract those who will help you grow and secure your resources or you will find the information that will allow you to do this for yourself. There is a focus on large established organisations, and these will be important to you now, and this will generally be in a helpful way. The realisation of long-held ambitions and goals, especially of a material nature, is likely now. Patience is key, as is faith in a positive outcome, although care is also needed to protect what you have built up. As a partner he is devoted, sensual and tactile. He is serious about his relationships and while it may take him some time to get around to declaring his feelings, when he does it is out of a sense of certainty and an eye on the long term. He makes...
by estellew | Aug 7, 2015 | Court Cards, Kings, Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Tarot
The King of Pentacles is called the Prince of the Chariot of Earth and he represents mastery of the physical realm - health, finances, property and skills. He is linked to the earthy astrological signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. He is hardworking, patient, successful and determined. A generous soul, he is nevertheless careful and not foolish with his money or other resources, but he understands that generosity and focus on building wealth and assets that last are both linked. He looks after his possessions and is careful with security. He is brilliant at nurturing physical assets and is often linked to the land, in building or in finance in his profession. He can appear fussy when considering the details of any important decision and usually takes much longer than others to finalise matters. As a partner or potential partner he is steady, stable and often somewhat stubborn. He does not change his mind easily and not without good cause and plenty of evidence to support a change. He is sensual and earthy - he likes the sensation of touch and will hold on to a relationship doggedly and faithfully once he has committed himself. He has a strong and passionate heart that is devoted to family and the foundations of family life. He can be jealous and possessive if there is any ambivalence or uncertainty in his relationship with his chosen partner. He is a good provider. On an abstract level, the King of Pentacles represents institutions, traditions and professional organisations dealing with property and money. When he turns up in a reading for you, he is telling you it...
