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Overview and Common Meanings of The Queen of Pentacles

The Queen of Pentacles represents a nurturing and practical woman; a mother.  She is often associated with stability, abundance, and a strong connection to the material world.  This card signifies a person who is grounded, resourceful, and takes a caring approach to their responsibilities.  The Queen of Pentacles is a symbol of prosperity and a reminder to balance practicality with compassion in one’s life.

Alternate names in varying decks are comfort, prosperity, mother of the earth, matriarch of shields, and The Queen of the Thrones of Earth..

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Common Meanings

The Queen of Pentacles always reminds us that prosperity is a state of mind – equally as important as actual monetary wealth.

In a career or money related reading, the Queen of Pentacles is a strong and supporting authority in the workplace.  For established careers, the emphasis is on practicality, financial stability, and a nurturing approach to leadership.  It suggests that your current job or business is flourishing, and you have the ability to manage resources effectively. 

If you’re seeking new employment, this card encourages you to approach opportunities with a grounded and reliable demeanor, emphasizing your practical skills and commitment.  In terms of money, it signifies financial security and wise financial choices, advising you to manage your resources carefully and make investments with a long-term perspective.

A love and relationship reading for those in established relationships, indicates a strong focus on practical care, stability, and a deep connection with your partner.  It’s a reminder to nurture the relationship and create a secure, harmonious environment.  If you’re seeking a new love, this is a good sign to approach potential partners with a down-to-earth attitude, prioritizing stability, and reliability.  It suggests that a potential partner may be financially stable and a good provider.  Overall, this card emphasizes the importance of practicality and nurturing in matters of the heart.

The Many Faces of the Queen of Pentacles  

The shadow side – or reversal- of the Queen of Pentacles suggests a potential imbalance in nurturing and practicality.  It may indicate a need to reevaluate your priorities in both career and personal life, as there might be neglect of practical matters or an overemphasis on materialism.  It’s a reminder to restore balance and focus on self-care and grounded decision-making.

Description

A queen wearing a crown with a winged goat on its crest sits on a stone throne surrounded by a bower of climbing red roses near a flowing stream.  There are flowers at her feet and in the distance, we see blue mountains.  The throne is carved with angels, fruit, and on the front of one arm is a carving of a goat’s head.  Her under dress is white, and over dress red, and she wears a flowing green cloak.  She gazes peacefully at a large pentacle (coin) in her lap.  The sky is yellow.  A rabbit is in the foreground in the bottom right-hand corner of the card. 

Themes of The Queen of Pentacles

• Nurturing healer
• Creature comforts
• Financial security/provider
• Down-to-earth
• Gratitude
• Nurturing
• Practicality
• Self-care
• Shrewdness

Queens in Tarot

Queens are representative of nurturing, matriarchal energy and can be a guide or a mentor.  Oftentimes we see queens as people already in your life or about to come into your life.  In the suit of Pentacles, which is grounded in earthly, material things, the Queen of Pentacles is a reminder to stay rooted in practicality and that wealth and abundance are about more than just money.

Elements of the Card and Associated Symbolism

• Crown with winged goat – success in practical, material matters.
• Green cloak – connection to the natural, material, physical world
• Carved Stone throne – symbols of material success, long life, and sensual pleasure firmly rooted in the physical world. 
• Goats head on throne – practical and wise astrological sign of Capricorn
• Red dress – passion and enthusiasm
• Red Roses – vitality, courage, passion
• Stream – emotional depth, when paired with the earth it suggests one who has emotions but is not ruled by them.   
• White under gown – purity of purpose
• Wild hare – fertility, rejuvenation, and fortunate opportunities.
• Yellow sky – vitality, hopefulness, optimism manifestation, energy, inspiration, and innovation.

Herbs for the Queen of Pentacles

• Chamomile – nurturing and self-care
• Hazel – knowledge, wisdom, connection
• Lavender – relaxation, healing, and tranquility; promotes a calm and balanced environment in career and personal life. 
• Patchouli – grounding and stability, assists in staying rooted in goals and values in career or financial matters.
• Rosemary – mental clarity, focus, success, and practical wisdom, enhances ability to make sound financial decisions.

Questions that the Queen of Pentacles asks us

• Am I effectively managing my financial resources and creating a stable foundation for my long-term goals and ambitions?
• What steps can I take to bring more balance and grounded energy into my life, both in my career and personal relationships?

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That is the Queen of Pentacles:  the balance of nurturing and practicality.  Wishing you a week in which you find that balance and always remember to feel abundant regardless of your bank account.  As always please reach out with questions, comments, or to schedule a reading.  Next week we round up the Pentacles suit with the King of Pentacles!