Known also as the Queen of the Thrones of Earth and aligned with the feminine aspects of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, the Queen of Pentacles represents pleasure, practicality and sensuality.
She is linked to the Goddesses of Old, of Hearth and Home and she has protection and fertility as her gifts. This Queen is in touch with the material realm - she collects, nurtures and utilises all sorts of resources effectively She is sensible and practical and is the person everyone turns to for advice in all areas of their lives.
She is passionate and compassionate and she does not let go of people who she brings in to her life easily.
Once you are in her circle you are there for life. She is hardworking, detail-oriented and self-sufficient and she can teach you a lot about responsibility and patience, as well as the many rewards of work done diligently and carefully.
She can be stubborn and slow to change, but this is because she considers any decision she makes as a commitment and an investment.
When she turns up in a reading, it is time for you to pay attention to the practical aspects of your life - your finances, health and comfort. Bringing more stability and organisation into the day to day rituals of your life is important now, as is dealing effectively with the inevitable stresses that modern life entails is important and you need to learn to release stress by nurturing and nourishing yourself kindly and diligently.
A good time to pamper yourself, giving yourself little treats that affirm how special you are gives a signal to one's unconscious mind that you care about yourself and will bring many future benefits to your well-being.
Have a massage, take up meditation and practice it daily, take yourself off to the beautician or hairdresser and let them spoil you a little!
Let the energy of this Queen permeate your life and you will experience beauty, abundance, nourishment and bliss.
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