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Welcome to part 1 of my 40 part series Minor Arcana Meanings Deep Dives – each week or so we’ll hang out with ONE Tarot card and dive deeply into it’s symbols, meanings and messages – I’ll even give you some journalling questions to help you contemplate and connect with each card. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series and my Meet the Court Cards series.
Today we’re diving into the Ace of Pentacles – a new path is emerging for you, a new seed is planted – but HOW will you ensure this seed with grow into a might tree? Let’s find out…
Suit = pentacles
Element = Earth (physical, body, health, money, work, material world)
Number 1 – start, beginning, new
Keywords:
New beginning, new plan (career, health, money), clarity on your path, taking the first real steps toward something, laying the foundation, planting a seed, potential.
Symbols:
Path = a metaphorical path, series of steps and actions
Archway = passing through something
Hedge = blocking clear view (don’t need to know all the steps yet, just the first one)
Mountain = distant goal, challenge
Hand offering pentacle = a goal, an offering or opportunity
Advice & Messages
When the Ace of Pentacles appears in your Tarot reading, it’s encouraging you to devise a plan, especially one that relates to something physical like home, money, health or work.
There is so much potential with this Ace, but without a plan, you’ll go nowhere! Focus on figuring out what your FIRST step is going to be and don’t stress about the second or third step. This Ace tells you to have a vision, but it doesn’t need to be 100% clear at this stage.
External vs Internal Meanings
Internally, the Ace of Pentacles is about gaining clarity on where you want to go and then formulating a plan by focusing on the first steps that you’ll take.
Externally, this Ace is all about taking that first step!
Reversed
If the Ace of Pentacles appears reversed, it can indicate difficulty formulating a plan or setting a goal. Perhaps you’re having trouble making a fresh start or getting a clear sense of what direction you want to go in. It can also warn you that you might be wasting a perfectly good opportunity.
If we think of the Ace of Pentacles as a seed, reversed its like a seed that has been uprooted or isn’t being given the proper care and nurturing it needs to grow into something. For example, I want to start writing a novel (that’s the seed), but if I don’t make a plan or make the time to write, I’m not nurturing that seed and it’ll go nowhere.
Journalling Questions:
♥ What seed are you planting? What’s your long term goal? What baby step can you take toward it today?
♥ What new goals are you setting? What first steps are you taking?
♥ What new opportunity is being presented to you?
♥ How does this card show up in your life right now?
Tell me your thoughts!
Did you enjoy this deep dive? How is the Ace of Pentacles showing up in your life right NOW? Let me know in the comments below…
♥ Join me next time as I dive into the Ace of Swords – your ultimate sign that it’s time to cease the day and just go for it! Hop on my mailing list so you won’t miss out!
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You may also enjoy…
Court Card Tarot Meanings
Tarot Meanings Deep Dive series (Major Arcana)