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Month: October 2023

THE KNIGHT OF PENTACLES: HARD WORK REAPS GREAT REWARDS

October 17, 2023 / / 0 Comments
The Knight of Pentacles. Against a brilliant yellow background, a knight in full armor sits atop his mighty black steed. The Knight wears a red tunic over his armor, and the bridle and other trappings of the horse are also red. He gazes both at the large pentacle (coin) in his hand and also at what is in front of him. The land around seems somewhat barren, as though he is in a field that has been made ready to plant, but nothing has begun to grow. The knight wears a sprig of oak leaves on his helm and the horse has the same sprig on its bridle.
The Knight of Pentacles

Overview and Common Meanings of The Knight of Pentacles

The Knight of Pentacles represents diligence, responsibility, and practicality.  This card embodies the qualities of a methodical and determined individual who approaches tasks with a strong work ethic.  The Knight of Pentacles encourages a slow and steady approach to achieving one’s goals, emphasizing the importance of consistency and reliability in all endeavors.  This card also signifies a focus on financial matters and material stability, suggesting the need for careful planning and a disciplined approach to money and resources.  In varying decks, the Knight of Pentacles is known as endurance, determination, and the ambitious builder.                  

The man who is prepared has his battle half fought

Miguel de Cervantes

Common Meanings

The Knight of Pentacles can sometimes point towards the routine aspects of life such as the daily grind, repetitive schedule, or routine.  This knight knows that those small details are what makes the eventual goal more attainable. He is willing to commit to taking all the steps, no matter how trivial they may seem, in order to reach his goal. 

In a reading that is related to work or finances, the Knight of Pentacles reminds you that now is not the time for a wildly innovative idea, but rather to stick to the routine that works.  If you are seeking work, this is a time to be methodical in your approach. Perhaps create a system to keep track of resumes and interviews in such a way that you can study the data and learn from it as you plot your next steps. 

In a relationship or love reading, when looking for love, the message of the Knight of Pentacles is much the same as it is for career or life in general. Keep on keeping on and keep doing what you are doing.  This is a marathon and not a sprint.

If you are in an established relationship, Knight of Pentacles is an indication that you are in your groove and adhering to standard routines.  It can be an indication of boredom; in which case the relationship might benefit from a break in the routine – such as a weekend getaway or incorporating a new hobby of some sort. 

The Many Faces of the Knight of Pentacles

The shadow side – or reversal – of the Knight of Pentacles can indicate workaholic tendencies, or laziness, procrastination, or beginning something without doing all of your due diligence.  It is a reminder to pay attention and make sure you have all your ducks in a row before embarking on this new idea that is shining so brightly in your mind. 

Description

Against a brilliant yellow background, a knight in full armor sits atop his mighty black steed.  The Knight wears a red tunic over his armor, and the bridle and other trappings of the horse are also red.  He gazes both at the large pentacle (coin) in his hand and also at what is in front of him.  The land around seems somewhat barren, as though he is in a field that has been made ready to plant. The knight wears a sprig of oak leaves on his helm and the horse has the same sprig on its bridle. 

Themes of The Knight of Pentacles

  • Dependability
  • Determination
  • Diligence
  • Faith
  • Growth
  • Practicality
  • Thoughtful, methodical progress

Court Cards – Knights

Knights are known as prince, warrior, seeker.  Both knights and Pages can represent either young people or influences.  They are action, often impulsive action, although less so with the Knight of Pentacles.  While most knights’ horses are in action, the horse of the Knight of Pentacles is at rest. The knight scans the horizon and makes careful decisions. Since Pentacles deal with earthly, material matters, the Knight represents a youthful person beginning a new endeavor. 

Unlike the Knight of Cups, who is ruled by emotions and dives in before thinking things through, the Knight of Pentacles favors a more methodical and thoughtful approach.  He is ready to begin his journey but has taken the time to make sure that his ideas have legs and are practical.  However, since he is still a young person, he doesn’t have the benefit of wisdom that is gained through years of living.

 Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

  • Armor – defense, preparation
  • Horse standing still – a measured approach, taking the time to ensure moves are right.
  • Red harness, bridle, and chest band on horse
  • Sprigs of oak on Knights helmet and bridle of horse – long life, strength, stability, durability, control, even handedness, and honesty
  • Unplanted soil – fertile ground, ready to grow the seeds planted by hard work
  • Yellow Background – intellect, optimism

Herbs for The Knight of Pentacles  

  • Ashwagandha – calms the mind and lowers cortisol levels.  Helps with mental fatigue, stress, and exhaustion.
  • Bacopa – improved brain function, especially the speed of information processing and reaction time.
  • Gotu Kola – memory, alertness, and mood; may enhance strength and physical functioning.
  • Rosemary – Promotes mental clarity, focus, and success, learning new skills, work cooperation.
  • Yarrow – Provides energetic stamina via steady objective, essential to the steady release of energy

Questions that the Knight of Pentacles asks us

  •  What is required for you to stick to your plan for success, especially when the details begin to feel mundane?
  • Have you been procrastinating on something, which has led to stagnation, and if so, what do you need to do in order to shift from planning to action?

 That is the Knight of Pentacles: calm, thorough assessment of all aspects of the situation before charging blindly forward.  Wishing you a week in which you take a pause to breathe and check in with yourself before beginning to sow the seeds of whatever dream you have.  Thank you for reading and, as always, please reach out with questions, comments, or to schedule a reading.  Please join me next week for the Queen Of Pentacles!

THE PAGE OF PENTACLES: EAGER NEW BEGINNINGS BALANCED BY PRACTICALITY

October 10, 2023 / / 0 Comments
The Page of Pentacles Standing in front of a luminous yellow sky is a young man clad in a green tunic and leggings, wearing a red hood and scarf. He is focused solely upon a single coin that he holds aloft in both hands. We see a group of trees in the background, fertile fields, and the suggestion of a small cliff. Low mountains of blue stand in the background.
Page of Pentacles

Overview and Common Meanings of The page of Pentacles

The Page of Pentacles represents a youthful and studious individual who is eager to learn and begin practical ventures.  This card signifies a new phase of exploration and growth in the realm of finances, career, or education.  The Page is depicted as a diligent figure holding a pentacle, symbolizing their dedication to earthly matters and a desire for tangible achievements.  This card encourages you to embrace a beginner’s mindset, be open to opportunities for learning, and approach your goals with patience and diligence, as success will come through steady progress and attention to detail.

I discovered that a fresh start is a process.  A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.

Vivian Jokotade

Common Meanings

The Page of Pentacles is about new ventures in career and education, but with a practical and pragmatic approach.  We see this page carefully making plans and beginning to take the steps to bring those plans to fruition.

In a reading related to career, work, or finances, the Page of Pentacles is a sign that you either already have, or will soon have, a job that brings you financial success, but which will require careful planning and strategies in order to see that come into fruition.  There is sure to be successful outcomes from this career or investment opportunity, but this is the planning – or planting – stage.  It will be some time before this bears fruit, but you must trust that you have prepared the ground, amended the soil, planted the seeds, and carefully tended them.  Bloom they must. 

In a reading regarding relationships and love, the Page of Pentacles can, if you are seeking a new love, indicate that you are taking a more focused and steady approach rather than being carried away by dreams of romance.  If you are in an established relationship, Page of Pentacles suggests that this is a relatively new relationship and is grounded in practicality; both partners are rich in common sense and equally eager to see a successful relationship develop through careful planning and communication.  You may possibly even be considering the idea of starting a new business with your partner.

The Many Faces of the Page of Pentacles

The shadow side – or reversal – of the Page of Pentacles can be an indication of stagnation, lack of progress or commitment, failure to bring plans from concept to fruition.  It could be a sign that while you are exploring a new venture, you are not quite ready to embark upon this new path. 

If you have been struggling with getting a new venture off the ground, the Page of Pentacles gently urges you to go back to the planning phases and determine if you have done all of the groundwork.  This is also a good time to pause and reevaluate your original goals to see if they still bear water.  Finally, it is a very good time to review your past mistakes and the lessons derived from them and determine how you can apply that knowledge going forward.

Description

 Standing in front of a luminous yellow sky is a young man clad in a green tunic and leggings, wearing a red hood and scarf.  He is focused solely upon a single coin that he holds aloft in both hands.  We see a group of trees in the background, fertile fields, and the suggestion of a small cliff.  Low mountains of blue stand in the background

Themes of The Page of Pentacles

  • Ambition
  • A proposal or offer
  • Beginnings
  • Creating new opportunities
  • Dedication
  • Enterprising
  • Exploration stage
  • Financial opportunities
  • Loyalty
  • New career paths
  • New opportunities
  • Welcome news
  • Plans turning into reality

Court Cards – Pages

Often called “messenger cards,” Pages of any suit typically represent either young person, or a personality/influence that is young, enthusiastic, and somewhat impetuous.  It is the classic young at heart attitude.  In the suit of Pentacles, which represents earthly, material things such as money or home, this Page indicates new beginnings and awareness of money, wealth, career and physical health and new ways to manifest those goals.  Sometimes the Pages represent someone, and at other times, it could simply be a personality trait of the querent.

Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

  • Cliff or precipice – new beginnings
  • Distant Mountains – challenges and obstacles to be met before goal is reached.
  • Red hood and scarf draped down back – momentum, enthusiasm, all-in motivation.
  • Single coin – focus on earthly or material gain. 
  • Trees – success stemming from seeds carefully planted and tended. 
  • Yellow sky -intellect; letting your light shine.
  • Young man or Page – a youthful spirit, eager to start and succeed in life. 

Herbs for the Page of Pentacles

  • Basil – success, prosperity and peace, career, and business luck
  • Calamus – Cognitive function, helps us to slow down and pay attention to details
  • Golden Sage – grounding, cutting through mental fog, being more present and calming feelings of overwhelm. 
  • Oregano – grounding, wealth, and money luck
  • Wood Betony – calming and centering, balances gut instinct and head.

Questions that the Page of Pentacles asks us

  • If you’ve started a new venture, what is your plan for it to succeed?
  • Can you embrace a child’s mindset and be teachable and eager to learn in order to succeed?

That is the Page of Pentacles: the eagerness of new beginnings balanced by a careful and systematic approach.  Wishing you a week in which those opportunities that thrill and excite you also offer a clear path to success.  Thank you for reading and please reach out with questions, comments, or to schedule a reading.  Please join me next week for the Knight of Pentacles!

THE 10 OF PENTACLES: THE LEGACY OF WEALTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

October 3, 2023 / / 0 Comments
The 10 of Pentacles: An older, gray-haired man wearing a colorful cloak decorated with grapes and with two faithful dogs at his feet, sits contentedly in the courtyard of a generous manor home. A couple stands nearby under a stone archway. The archway is adorned with coats of arms, one bearing the image of a fortress amid a watery scene, and the other scales. A child clings to the skirts of the female. In the background is a stone castle bearing a single high tower. The sky is a brilliant blue. Scattered throughout the scene are 10 bright yellow pentacles (coins).
The 10 of Pentacles

Overview and Common Meanings of The 10 of Pentacles

The 10 of Pentacles represents wealth, legacy, and family prosperity.  Depicted as a well-established family gathered in front of a grand estate, it signifies financial stability, generational wealth, and the fulfillment of material desires. 

10 of Pentacles encourages you to appreciate your family’s support and the abundance you’ve created together.  It suggests a time of financial security and the potential for lasting success in both material and familial aspects of life.  This card indicates that you have mastered your money, or finances, and no longer need to feel bound to the vagaries of income’s ups and downs.  Alternate names in varying decks are The Lord of Wealth, harvest, wealth, stability, and attainment.

What impact are you making, not only today, but for eternity? What impact are you making to leave a legacy?

Kirk Cousins

Common Meanings

In a work or finance related reading, the 10 of Pentacles signifies ultimate success. It represents stability, legacy, and abundance in work and finances.  This card suggests that you have built a solid foundation for long-term prosperity and security, often through family or ancestral wealth.  It encourages you to focus on creating a lasting and harmonious career path that benefits not only you but also future generations.

If you are job-seeking, 10 of Pentacles indicates that you may find a position that offers not only financial stability but also a strong sense of belonging and security and suggests focusing on opportunities within established, reputable companies or industries, as they may lead to long-term success and the potential for advancement. There is also an emphasis on how a job aligns with your overall life goals and values, as it may indicate a potential for a fulfilling and lasting career path.

In a family or relationships reading, 10 of Pentacles signifies a strong connection and stability within your family and close relationships and can indicate a marriage that fulfills these requirements.  It represents a harmonious and prosperous family life, filled with support, tradition, and shared values and the importance of generational or ancestral ties and the role they play in your overall well-being.  This card encourages you to appreciate the bonds you have with your loved ones and the wealth of emotional and material resources that come from these connections. 

The Many Faces of the 10 of Pentacles

The reversal – or shadow side – of the 10 of Pentacles can portend disruptions in family or Financial security, or an over-emphasis on luxury and status.  It may indicate conflicts or strained relationships within your family or a lack of support in your close connections.  This card advises you to assess and address any underlying issues within your family dynamics or financial management to regain balance and harmony in your life.

Description

An older, gray-haired man wearing a colorful cloak decorated with grapes and with two faithful dogs at his feet, sits contentedly in the courtyard of a generous manor home.   A couple stands nearby under a stone archway.  The archway is adorned with coats of arms, one bearing the image of a fortress amid a watery scene, and the other scales.  A child clings to the skirts of the female.  In the background is a stone castle bearing a single high tower.  The sky is a brilliant blue.  Scattered throughout the scene are 10 bright yellow pentacles (coins).  

Themes of The 10 of Pentacles

  • Building a legacy
  • Community
  • Contribution
  • Family
  • Financial security
  • Generosity
  • Good Business
  • Inheritance
  • Marriage
  • Stability
  • Wealth

The Number 10

An ending and a beginning:  A life phase has ended and a new one has begun.  Number 10 is all about achievement and excellence, which makes for a whole and satisfying life.  Since Pentacles are about material assets, health, and security, ten signifies satisfaction and enjoying the rewards of one’s labors.

Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

  • Coats of arms in stone – scale, for counting and keeping balance financially, fortress with water symbolizing impenetrability
  • Cloak bearing symbols of alchemy and grapes – reaping the harvest, transformation of wealth over time.
  • Coins – material wealth, success, and tangible rewards of hard work
  • Dogs – fidelity, loyalty, protection
  • Multiple generations – family values, tradition, and generational wealth
  • Stone archway and castle – threshold of new prosperity, family legacy, permanence, the solid foundation upon which family and wealth is built.

Herbs for The 10 of Pentacles  

  • Allspice – Money, luck, healing, acquiring wealth. Provides added resolve and momentum in business.
  • Basil – success, prosperity and peace, career, and business luck. cinnamon – love, power, and positivism; the strength of love
  • cinnamon – love, power, and positivism; the strength of love
  • Dandelion – Abundance, success, luck, tenaciousness, the deep lasting roots of family and community
  •  Sassafras – family, foundation, thoughtful selections

Questions that the 10 of Pentacles asks us

  • What does family and tradition mean to you, and how does it enrich your life, both emotionally and financially?
  • What foundations and legacy can you begin to build – or have already started building – to pass on to those who come behind you?

That is the 10 of Pentacles:  building and reconnecting with the foundations of family, community and what is important.  Wishing you a week in which you enjoy the life you have created with the people whom you love.  Thank you for reading, and, as always, please reach out with questions, comments, or for a reading.  Please join me next week for the Page of Pentacles!

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