The suit of the traditional tarot that corresponds to the earth element. And to earth signs – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. Pentacles are pentagrams with a circle around them. And I hope all of you reading this know that the five points of a pentagram are about the elements (fire, water, air, earth) and spirit. They are also a symbol of protection. Many sheriff deputies wear a five pointed star as their badge. And a lot of Christmas decorations in the form of a star have five points.
Pentacles are all about earthly things, possessions, materialistic goods. Money is the first and probably most prominent that come to mind. But also your job, career, finances, resources. And sometimes, depending on how the cards present and what the other cards are around them and where, the suit of pentacles can be about something you value as much as money.
The court cards are slow moving people. In part because they are stable and grounded and responsible. Just like their earth sign counterparts, they don’t do anything in haste or without thinking it through. They are hard working and dedicated to their jobs and careers (or whatever it is that gives them money). Even the Knight of Pentacles is slow moving. But if you think about it, when it comes to things like money or your job, slow development may be the best way to go.
Reversed, these people are irresponsible and lazy. They can also be cheap and not very giving when it comes to money. These are the people who don’t tip anybody. Or who let whoever else they are with do the tipping. There’s a slight undercurrent of entitlement with these people when they present reversed. Why should they work hard when somebody else can do it? Why should they tip when who they’re out with can tip? Why should they financially plan for the future when they can just rely on the money or the investments of their partner? That sort of energy.
But for the most part, this suit is one of stability and responsibility. And maturity, in a way. The court cards upright are generally mature in their approach to their jobs or money. Or how they conduct themselves around these things. Which is certainly reassuring and refreshing…
Be open to what calls you…
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