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King of Wands – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 16 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level.

Let’s dive into the King of Wands – He’s the Tony Robbins of the Tarot! He’s a charismatic leader who lives to inspire others and you’ll want to worship him and go wherever he leads you…unless you totally hate that kind of thing!

Sit back, relax and discover the personality, meanings and secret symbols of this King…

Element = Fire (passion, energy, movement, action, creative spark)

Astrology = Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Keywords/Personality Traits

Confident, passionate, energetic, motivated, inspired, charismatic leader, proactive and bold, aligned action, living his purpose, harnessing and directing energy. Renaissance man, creative but NOT artistic (you won’t find him at your local poetry slam or rolling around nude on a paint covered canvas) but he might invent something really amazing!

A passionate speaker, he inspires awe and worship in his followers – he’s like a weird mix of Jesus, Alexander the Great and Tony Robbins.

Symbols:

orange/yellow = second and third chakra

green (shoes, lizard, leaves, bib) = new growth, freshness, pursuit of newness

lions (necklace, chair back) = Leo, leadership, boldness

lizard biting it’s own tail = renewal, recreating oneself, alchemy

salamander = living fire elemental

Talents:

The King of Wands has achieved mastery of the energetic realm – the most mysterious and magical of the four realms (physical, mental, emotional and energetic). This is what makes him naturally magnetic!

He knows how to work with energy (passion, inspiration, creative spark, emotional fire) and how to lead others to do the same. He’s particularly good at building energy and passion in a crowd and then directing it toward a specific cause. This can be both positive AND dangerous!

A natural born leader and charismatic speaker, the King of Wands ignites passion in people’s hearts in a way they’ve never felt before, inspiring them to get on board with his cause or message

At a Party…

You’ll find the King of Wands surrounded by a small crowd, who are hanging on his every word…he’s animated, conversational and has that special spark of aliveness in him (he’s a man of passion, after all). You’ll gravitate towards him (like everyone else) and be content to just be in his presence…

At work…

Career is the King of Wands main focus in life and he’s a bit of a Renaissance man, capable of succeeding in a variety of professions like CEO, business leader, inventor, film director, military or political leader, inspirational speaker, powerful public figure.

His work always aligns with his greater life passions and purpose and he’s best suited to leadership roles as he loves to motivate and direct others. He inspires loyalty and a cult like devotion from his followers and colleagues.

Working tirelessly and energetically, the King of Wands has an almost magical ability to go beyond what most people would be capable of in terms of achievement (almost like he can bend space and time!). This is due to his ability to tap into his fiery passion and align with his soul’s purpose.

In love…

He’s so focused on his greater purpose in life (running a small country, leading an army, inventing stuff, etc), that his relationships are often secondary to these achievements, but they’re still important to him.

He’s extremely passionate in love, especially when he meets someone whose goals and dreams are in alignment with his own – this REALLY excites him! His smutty little secret is that he wants to be worshipped and followed like a god.

In Money…

The King of Wands is very successful in the financial realms, although this is never his focus. Instead, he’s entirely focused on living out his life’s purpose and following his passion and calling, but this always leads to being fully supported financially.

He’s not flashy and doesn’t really enjoy luxury in the same way the King of Pentacles does. Although he does enjoy power, he could care less about baubles and shiny things. He’s not a crow, after all!

He Thrives on…

Power, influence, charting new territory and breaking records! This King of Wands is always setting (and achieving) big, impossible goals. He loves inspiring others, having “followers” and whipping a crowd up into a passionate frenzy!

Dark Side of the King of Wands…

He’s capable of firing up a crowd and directing them to do something terrible and destructive in true Hitler-esque fashion (although this isn’t your typical King of Wands behaviour, the possibility does exist).

If he doesn’t feel sufficiently challenged (or worshipped), he can become cranky and restless and be very unpleasant to be around. He can also get addicted to the power that comes from being a charismatic leader and lose sight of his original intentions and life’s purpose, although this is rare in a well adjusted King.

What does it MEAN?

When the King of Wands shows up in your reading, he could be trying to tell you any of the following:

♥ Focus on your life purpose and true calling

♥ Take inspired action that is aligned with your passion and purpose

♥ Set BIG goals and believe in yourself!

♥ Step into a leadership role (especially being the leader of your own life)

♥ Focus on inspiring others

King of Wands Reversed…

  • Difficulty stepping into a leadership role (or being the leader of your own destiny)
  • There’s a disconnect between your actions and your passion/purpose
  • Feeling a lack of motivation and inspiration (a need to re-convene with your self and your higher purpose)
  • Not believing that you can achieve your goals and dreams

Embody it…

You can embody the energy of the King of Wands by doing the following things:

~set BIG goals and believe in yourself!

~align your actions with your passion and purpose

~brush up on your public speaking skills

Journalling Questions:

♥ What aspects of this King do you relate to?

♥ Who in your life (or in history) is like the King of Wands?

♥ Where in your life could you use the confident, inspiring energy of this King?

♥ What is your relationship to being in a leadership role?

Tell me your thoughts!

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King of Cups – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 15 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level.

Let’s dive into the King of Cups – he’s a touchy feely counsellor type who loves hugging, chick flicks and spiritual retreats….but should you REALLY trust him with all your problems?

Sit back, relax and discover the personality, meanings and secret symbols of this King…

Element = Water (emotions, feelings, connection, relationships)

Astrology = Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

Keywords/Personality Traits

Deep, sensitive, caring, nurturing, emotionally intelligent, intuitive and has an interest in spirituality. His masculine and feminine sides are well balanced, he loves chick-flicks, books like Twilight, yoga, crystals and spiritual retreats.

Perhaps he was a former alcoholic who used booze to drown his strong feelings, but has since learned how to work with his emotions in a healthy way and wants to inspire others to do the same.

Symbols:

water = emotions, depth

concrete slab and feet on firm surface = stability amidst emotional turmoil

blue = peace, calm, clarity, communication

cup = holding a space

fish necklace, scaled feet = navigating deep water (emotions) with ease

concrete slab and feet on firm surface = stability amidst emotional turmoil

Talents:

The King of Cups has achieved mastery in the emotional realm, which is a very tricky realm to master! He knows how to work with his feelings and process them and is great at helping others do the same.

He’s deeply intuitive and empathetic, making others feel instantly comfortable and trusting. He communicates from the heart (a rare trait!) and is a gifted healer. Although his healing powers mostly come from his ability to just sit and hold a space for someone…which doesn’t sound like much, but it really is!

At a Party…

You’ll find the King of Cups off in the corner, quietly listening to someone ramble on about how terrible their husband is. He’ll nod empathically, eyes wide with emotion and understanding…he lives for this kind of stuff.

You may even find yourself particularly drawn to him if you’re having problems in your life and need a shoulder to cry on (he’s a magnet for that!). There’s just something about the way he makes you feel SEEN and HEARD and HELD that makes you want to spill your heart out to him and tell him everything.

At work…

The King of Cups isn’t really “career driven” in the traditional sense, but he IS driven to help others in the emotional and healing realms.

He makes a fantastic counsellor, therapist or teacher. Teaching yoga, doing social work or working in a spiritual field, providing energy work or past life regression are all areas he’d be good in. He’s endlessly patient and compassionate and has this way of making others feel valuable and capable in his presence.

In an office setting he may or may not be “the boss” but he’ll always be trying to bring in special trainings like Non-violent Communication and team building events. This can be great or….rather irksome!

In love…

The King of Cups loves love! He’s the most romantic of all the kings and lives for the sappy, schmultzy stuff.

In relationships, he’s mature, loyal and sensual, never leaving his partner guessing how he’s feeling – he’s a wonderful communicator with a penchant for deep emotional connection, eye gazing, long endless talks about feelings and slow, sensual massage.

The only downside is that he demands his partner always be revealing their emotions and deeper currents to him, which can be exhausting. Not everyone wants to talk, talk, talk all day about their feelings!

In Money…

Money isn’t super important to the King of Cups, but he always seems to have a good financial “flow” going on. He believes money is tied to one’s emotions, so when money is tight, he works on his emotional blocks.

Raw emotion is the payday he is looking for – not riches or material gain. Rich relationships and having someone open up to him and share their feelings is what charges him up, not making a ton of money or having flashy things.

He Thrives on…

Deep conversations, hugging, eye gazing, having someone bare their soul to him and tell him all their problems. The King of Cups thrives on connecting deeply with others and helping them release their emotional blocks.

The ideal vacation for the King of Cups is a week long spiritual retreat doing hippy dippy things with like-minded touchy feely types.

Dark Side of the King of Cups…

On a bad day, this King can be your typical EMO guy – pouting in the corner, hoping someone will fawn over him. He can be moody and overly sensitive, but tight lipped about how he’s feeling, keeping everyone guessing as to what pissed him off so much.

He can be a bit too emotionally self indulgent, spending way too much time “unpacking” his feelings and pondering himself to the point of self absorption.

What does it MEAN?

When the King of Cups shows up in your reading, he could be trying to tell you any of the following:

♥ Honour your feelings, no matter what they are (every emotion is a gift)

♥ Nurture your relationship to your emotional self

♥ Now is the time to just sit with something without judgment

♥ Get into your heart before you communicate

♥ Prioritize your connections and relationships with others

King of Cups Reversed…

  • Feeling cut off from your emotions
  • Trouble feeling your feelings or even being afraid of them
  • Being too self indulgent and navel gazey when it comes to your feelings (instead of processing them, you marinate in them)

Embody it…

You can embody the energy of the King of Cups by doing the following things:

~greet your feelings (whatever they are) with welcoming gratitude…

~work with your emotions (explore them, process them, hear their message)

~hold a space for yourself (just sit with your emotions)

Journalling Questions:

♥ What aspects of this King do you relate to?

♥ Who in your life is like the King of Cups?

♥ Where in your life could you use the deep sensitivity and heart centeredness of this King?

♥ What is your relationship to your feelings like? How do you respond when a negative feeling arises?

Tell me your thoughts!

Did you enjoy this deep dive? Who do you know that’s just like this King? Let me know in the comments below…

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King of Swords – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 14 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level.

Let’s dive into the King of Swords – he’s serious and stuffy but sharp as a tack! He’s a master strategist who is always several steps ahead of everyone else and has a wicked sense of humour.

Sit back, relax and discover the personality, meanings and secret symbols of this King…

Element = Air (mind, intellect, thoughts, beliefs, focus, communication)

Keywords/Personality Traits

Intelligent, sharp, focused, detail oriented, serious, good negotiator, strategic, ahead of the game, wisdom, ego, knowledge, mental mastery.

Symbols:

clouds = pessimism, thoughts

birds = birds eye view, perspective

blue = coolness, clarity, air/space/breath

Sword = sharp, cuts through distraction

butterflies = transformation

crescent moon = feminine symbol

Talents:

The King of Swords has achieved mastery over his own mind, making him cool headed, wise and full of knowledge. He’s a gifted strategist and skilled negotiator who can talk his way out of anything and read people’s minds.

He uses his sharp mind to serve and protect those he loves and cares for, always defending the vulnerable and the underdog. He gives great advice and you’ll want this guy in your corner when things go wrong!

At a Party…

The King of Swords can be found leaving early, after he’s only stayed 45 min 😉 Parties aren’t his thing and he’s not much fun at them anyway, unless…..it’s a debate party! He LOVES to argue and debate things so as long there’s enough willing participants, he’s all in.

You may even catch him being disagreeable on purpose, just so he can get an argument going since that’s what truly stimulates him. He also has a quirky, dark sense of humour which some love and others are just plain creeped out!

At work…

The King of Swords lives for work and may even derive much of his identity from it. He’s focused, hard working and a high achiever who strives for excellence in everything he does. He takes his work very seriously, to the point of being a bit of a work-a-holic.

He makes a great lawyer or anything that involves a lot of strategising, planning and negotiating. He pays attention to detail and is never sloppy, late or unprofessional. However, he’s not exactly fun to work with. You won’t catch him photocopying his butt or making out in the file room.

In love…

Love is not his strong suit! The King of Swords lacks the emotional intelligence and ability to sense the subtle qualities of emotion, body language and energy, which are necessary skills in the art of relationships.

He’s often married to his work, with relationships coming second place. He’s very practical and level headed when it comes to love which prevents him from truly getting lost in it and he can come across as uncaring or unemotional.

He seeks a partner who is almost as smart as him, but not quite! He loves a good intellectual conversation and finds himself powerfully drawn to the Queen of Swords types. However, his partners often feel small and stupid in his presence as he loves to portray himself as the rational, intelligent one. He always needs to be right and never loses an argument, which gets tiresome very fast.

In Money…

He’s financially comfortable and spends wisely. The King of Swords always has a sound financial plan, often thinking years and decades ahead when making financial decisions.

He isn’t materialistic and doesn’t really take pleasure in acquiring money, but gets rather excited about organizing his money, fiddling around with his stocks and making complex financial plans.

He Thrives on…

Debates and arguments! Words are his weapons and he wields them with expert skill and efficiency, whether he’s trying to sway a jury, win a debate or negotiate a contract.

The King of Swords is in his happy place when he’s acquiring knowledge and wisdom, so libraries, books, research and higher education all make him spring to life. And of course he LOVES playing chess!

Dark Side of the King of Swords…

The King of Swords has a strong mind and the dark side of that is a massive ego! He thinks he’s smarter than everyone (which he probably is!) but lacks the tact to conceal this fact. Since nobody likes to hang around someone who clearly thinks they’re an idiot, his friends are few.

In a bad mood, he’s depressive, pessimistic, overly critical and cold, with sharp words and an icy glare. Overly focused on his work and uncaring about others, he compartmentalizes his life in a cold, unfeeling way.

What does it MEAN?

When the King of Swords shows up in your reading, he could be trying to tell you any of the following:

♥ Take a deep breath, clear your mind and access your inner wisdom.

♥ It’s time to make a plan and develop a strategy

♥ USE your powers of negotiation! Dont’ be shy here.

♥ Be rational, think sensibly and pay attention to details.

♥ You may need to acquire more knowledge and information before making a decision or seek the advice of an expert.

King of Swords Reversed…

Don’t be so serious! Lighten up and watch out for being too “in your head” about things.

You may be having difficulty making a plan or developing a clear strategy – suffering from chronic distraction or cloudy thinking.

Embody it…

You can embody the energy of the King of Swords by doing the following things:

~ plan ahead (have a strategy!)

~ negotiate something

-use your breath to clear your mind and focus

Journalling Questions:

♥ What aspects of this King do you relate to?

♥ Who in your life is like the King of Swords?

♥ Where in your life could you use more strategic planning?

♥ What is your relationship to winning, proving a point, and arguing your position or negotiating?

Tell me your thoughts!

Did you enjoy this deep dive? Who do you know that’s just like this King? Let me know in the comments below…

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Page of Cups – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 11 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level.

Let’s dive into the Page of Cups – he’s sensitive, artsy fartsy, free-spirited and loves a good romantic disaster!

Sit back, relax and discover the personality, meanings and secret symbols of this Page…

Element = Water (emotions, feelings, relationships)

Keywords/Personality Traits

Creative, artsy, sensitive, intuitive, naive, bright eyed and bushy tailed, feels emotions fully and strongly, go with the flow, happy to float along, sees opportunities everywhere, easily inspired, loves to express himself emotionally through the arts, feelings shift and change like the tides, daydreamer.

Symbols:

rolling waves = flow, instability, emotional depths

blue = same as water, unconscious

fish in cup = inspiration, gift, imagination, messenger

posture (hand on hip) = confidence

lotus flowers (on tunic) = connection to the Earth

fancy hat = upper class, life of comfort

Talents:

The Page of Cups excels in the creative realms, like acting, singing, poetry, writing, dancing and visual art. These all act as vehicles for his emotional expression, allowing him to express himself in a beautiful way. Whatever he creates is sure to make other’s hearts sing!

This Page is a cosmic daydreamer, whose not afraid to let his mind wander freely. He’s in love with life itself and finds inspiration in the everyday, mundane stuff.

At a Party…

The Page of Cups is often the life of the party, telling stories and captivating his audience. His love of acting and drama really shine in a party setting, as he comes alive in front of an audience and is just naturally entertaining.

His sensitivity means he’s good at reading the room and behaving accordingly and he’s equally comfortable at large parties or intimate gatherings.

In work…

While the Page of Cups is dedicated to learning his craft, he’ll quickly lose interest in projects that don’t allow him full expression of his creative side. He gets bored easily and typically has at least two or three different “gigs” at any given time.

His artistic passions don’t provide much income in the beginning, so he usually has part time service jobs like waiter or bartender, but always something that allows him to be social and charming!

In love…

This is where ALL the action happens for the Page of Cups! He’s exceedingly romantic and charming, able to connect emotionally and feel his feelings fully BUT… his feelings tend to change like the tides and so one moment he may be head over heels for someone but the next minute he’s head over heels for someone else!

While he’s in touch with his feelings, he’s eternally flummoxed by them as they tend to change from one moment to the next without any warning. Sure, he knows his feelings well, but he has no idea WHY he feels the way he feels.

Plenty of short lived flings and romances litter his romantic path –  he easily develops intense crushes and infatuations which inspire him creatively but evaporate just as quick.

Despite his emotionally flaky nature, he’s on good terms with nearly all his ex’s. So while he may be foolish in love, he’s always kind and respectful, so there’s rarely any bad blood.

In Money…

The Page of Cups is not great with money because he truly doesn’t care about it. He wants freedom, not money, but hasn’t yet learned that having money can give a certain kind of freedom.

He tends to be comfortable financially, usually due to the support of family or a sexy benefactor – he may hook up with an older woman who finances his artsy lifestyle for a bit, in exchange for occasional “companionship”.

But all gigolo vibes aside, he has a magical way of attracting benefactors and support, so that the starving artist label rarely ever applies to him.

This Page Thrives on…

Being in a social environment like university, a festival, communal living or theatre group. He prefers an audience and he likes to socialize.

He loves being in an artsy environment with other creatives with the freedom to do as he wishes and few responsibilities to tie him down. The more open, free and non-judgmental the space, the more he likes it.

He can’t stand…

Feeling tied down or limited in any way. If the Page of Cups is not allowed to express himself fully or if he’s forced to conform in any way, he’ll be miserable! Rigid schedules and rules just don’t work for him and uptight, judgy people aren’t his thing.

Dark Side of the Page of Cups…

Well, he’s flaky! His feelings change from one moment to the next, hurting many romantic partners along the way, but there’s no malice here.

The Page of Cups flits around from one place to the next looking for “inspiration”, giving up on projects, relationships and goals too quickly, making him pretty unreliable at times. He’s young, naive and not very aware of how his flakiness effects others or how his daydreamy optimism that isn’t grounded in reality can be annoying.

But remember! He’s learning – learning how to be in relationship with another, how to express his emotions, how to tap into his creative and sensitive side and how to manage his powerful emotions and feelings that tend to change moment to moment. He’ll get it all figured out eventually, but until then he’ll annoy a lot of people!

 

Embody it…

-Combine your love of learning with your creative side! Learn a new artistic skill – take a creative writing workshop or a painting class, dabble in acting or dancing – whatever lights you up!

-Spend an afternoon daydreaming by the beach

-Grab a sketch book and take a walk to an unfamiliar part of town that you rarely visit and quickly sketch whatever inspires you.

What does it MEAN?

Inspiration is everywhere! If you look at the world around you through the fresh, young eyes of the Page of Cups, you’re bound to have your creativity sparked and new ideas and opportunities will flow from there.

This Page’s appearance is an invitation to get in touch with your feelings, express yourself fearlessly and fully engage your creative side.

Journalling Questions:

♥ Do you know anyone like this Page?

♥ What aspects of this Page do you relate to?

♥ What creative pursuits interest you the most right now?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Page of Swords – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 10 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level.

Today we’re diving into the Page of Swords– the most turbulent and troubled young court card!

Sit back, relax and discover the hidden meanings, messages and symbols of this Page…

 

Element = Air (mind/intellect/communication)

Keywords/Personality traits:

Unstable, flighty, struggling, high mental energy, low attention span, hyperactive mind, hasn’t mastered anything yet, melancholy, low self confidence, insecure.

 

Symbols:

unstable ground = trying to find his footing in a constantly shifting world

clouds = mental confusion, gloomy outlook

wind = changing environment, instability

foot placement = unsure of himself

posture (looking over shoulder) = distracted, mistrust, doubting self

 

Talents:

Even though he’s a bit of a mini-disaster, the Page of Swords has a witty streak and can be quite funny, making you laugh unexpectedly with his dark humour.

He’s intelligent and has tons of ideas even if he hasn’t a clue as to how to direct his mental energy (yet!). His unpredictable nature keeps everyone guessing – what will he do next?! they all wonder.

One thing to note about this Page is that he’s got LOTS of problems – most of them self created. But it’s through navigating these problems and dilemmas that he learns about himself and grows. As he gets older, he creates less drama for himself, but his teen years are rough.

 

At a party…

You’ll probably find him binge drinking because his girlfriend just dumped him and he’s upset. Always in some sort of crisis, the Page of Swords really brings the drama!

If he’s not doing that, he’s making others laugh with his gallows humour and searing witt!

 

In work…

He waffles between being unemployed and having short lived jobs, as he has a hard time focusing and gets distracted easily. Truthfully, the Page of Swords is a nightmare employee and he’s the most likely Page to display mental instability and drug issues.

You might find him doing drugs in the lunchroom or stealing stuff. He’ll freak out if faced with even a tiny bit of criticism and he simply won’t take direction of any kind.

 

In love…

The Page of Sword’s relationships are always a disaster, characterized by instability and insecurity. He may engage in short flings or volatile on and off again relationships with equally unstable people, but occasionally he’ll attract a martyr type who longs to “fix” him and he’ll mistreat them accordingly.

If he does manage to find a good match, his many insecurities will quickly erode the relationship as he tends to devolve into possessive, controlling and paranoid behaviour.

 

In money….

Well, he’s not so hot in this area either! He’s pretty bad with money as he spends recklessly and never seems to have any. He might spend his cash on stupid stuff to boost his ego and give him a sense of self.

Remember! As this Page matures, he gets most things figured out, but in his youth he really struggles.

 

This Page thrives on…

A stable environment, rules, structure and a reliable schedule. With the right support, mentorship and guidance he can mitigate his troublesome traits and become a more stable, happy version of himself.

The Page of Swords does best with mentors who are assertive, have strong boundaries and are not too permissive (think King and Queen of Swords). Otherwise, he’ll just walk all over them.

Planning ahead, having a strategy and some guidelines will do wonders for him, but he needs help doing this, as he’s not self-motivated in this area and will quickly become overwhelmed.

 

He can’t stand…

Being saddled with too many responsibilities! He will quickly become unhinged and stressed out. He needs to do one task at a time and learn to focus his mind.

His particular dislikes tend to fluctuate with his phases and whims, meaning that one moment he may despise something and next day feel totally different. However, he’s guaranteed to be bothered by anything that makes him feel more insecure than he already does.

 

Dark side of the Page of Swords

He’s often overcome with melancholy, anxiety, depression and an overactive, stressed out mind. He lacks self confidence and this can cause him to say jerky things to people and come across as a bit mean.

This Page can be dishonest and unethical, often trying to be someone he’s not. BUT – he’s not a bad person at his core, he’s just figuring stuff out. He’s confused about who his is but as he learns about himself and makes tons of mistakes along the way, he eventually grows into a better version of himself.

 

Practices to embody this card:

-find habits, routines, mentors and other support structures that will help create stability in your life.

-nurture your mental health and mental stability

 

What does it MEAN?

When the Page of Swords shows up in a reading, it can show that you’re feeling kind of unstable or unsure of yourself. It can be an invitation to create more stability in your life, support your mental health and focus on getting to know yourself better and developing more confidence and self trust.

This Page can also indicate a need to improve your communication skills and mental focus in order to thrive.

 

Journalling Questions:

♥ Do you know anyone like this Page?

♥ What aspects of this Page do you relate to?

♥ How can you nurture your mental stability and mental focus? What routines, habits and support systems help you with this?

 

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Page of Pentacles – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

2 Comments / August 2023, court cards / /

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Welcome to part 9 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level.

Today we’re diving into the Page of Pentacles– studious, curious, and THIRSTY for knowldege, he’s the Tarot’s favourite nerd!

Sit back, relax and discover the secrets, wisdom and talents of this Page…

Element = Earth (physicality, body, health, money, home)

Keywords/Personality traits:

Student, practical, grounded, a bit nerdy, learning how to be successful, learning how to lay the foundation and get started. He’s curious, optimistic, motivated, studious, willing to learn, and a bit naive but determined to thrive in the physical world.

Symbols:

Pentacle = monetary symbol, he’s holding it up, observing it, revering it

stance = unsure of himself

field of flowers = calm landscape

green smock = he’s “green” (new)

fancy red hat = comes from wealth

Talents:

The Page of Pentacles is a fast learner with a sharp memory and a thirst for knowledge! He’s got a fresh, young mind that’s ready to learn and absorb all the info and wisdom he can, however he’s a bit “green” – his youth and inexperience means he is a bit naive but hasn’t yet developed any bad habits or a jaded outlook.

This Page is both optimistic AND realistic – he has dreams but they are all very achievable and he doesn’t doubt for a second that he’s perfectly capable of figuring it all out.

At a party…

He’s shy and quiet overall, but if he’s asked about one of his favourite subjects (like books or comics), he’ll open up and chatter away wildly!

He’s a bit of a wallflower and tends to merge into the background. He’s not exactly uncomfortable at a party, but he isn’t exactly at ease, either. However, he rarely goes to parties because he’s usually busy studying in his room.

In love…

The Page of Pentacles is honest, genuine and affectionate but completely lacks the ability to be romantic or erotically exciting. He sees no point in playing silly games and really doesn’t understand this aspect of dating, rendering him oblivious to playful flirtations and sexy “vibes”. If you want to date this Page, don’t bother dropping subtle hints because he won’t get them – instead, be upfront about it.

He’s very straightforward when it comes to his feelings and his approach to relationships and he’s seeking a partner who matches his focus and motivation in life. He’s horrifically turned off by people who are lost or “finding themselves” – he wants someone with a plan!

Since he values stability over excitement, he craves a sturdy, monogamous relationship that emphasizes planning for the future and building a life together. He’s not afraid of commitment but will most likely put his studies or career first and then, once that part of his life is secure, turn his attentions to a relationship.

In work…

He’s hardworking, organized, eager to learn and improves quickly. If you’re a boss, you’ll love this page, but if he’s your co-worker, his keener attitude might get on your nerves.

The Page of Pentacles is typically an intern, practicum student or new hire. He asks a lot of questions of everyone and really just wants to learn everything about his new workplace. It can be a bit much.

In money….

This Page is just learning how to manage his finances and build his wealth, so he’s not wealthy yet but he will be eventually. So calm down.

He’s thrifty and sensible with money and is more motivated by the stability money brings as opposed to the flashy luxury side of it, making him decidedly “un-fun” as a rich person. You won’t find him flashing his wealth once he attains it as he finds the idea of luxury a bit frivolous and ostentatious.

This Page thrives on…

Learning and gaining new experiences in his chosen field of work/study and being able to pick the brains of experts and knowledgeable people. He also loves visiting museums and libraries and reading non-fiction books so he can learn boring facts that he can later regurgitate in social settings to impress others (or so he thinks).

He does well in an organized environment where the path to success is laid out clearly and rationally and takes little creativity to figure out.

Most of all, he thrives on creating stability for himself.

He can’t stand…

People who are unstable, flaky and flighty! The Page of Pentacles is a straight shooter and he detests false promises, insincerity and being deceived or tricked in any way.

People who withhold information and brush off his questions irritate him, as does anyone who “puts on airs” or tries to be mysterious.

Instability of any kind – financial, emotional or otherwise – is his kryptonite. He hates it! He also can’t stand feeling like he’s not making any progress.

Dark side of the Page of Pentacles

Luckily, this Page’s dark side is mostly related to his youth and naivety and will lessen over time. He’s very naive to the fact that not everyone has a good family support system like he does and can’t understand why everyone doesn’t just go to university.

He believes that if you work hard, you’ll succeed and be rewarded, because that’s always been true for him. He tends to look down on those that lack his peppy, motivated attitude and will come up with simplistic explanations for things like poverty, addiction and crime.

Practices to embody this card:

-read a history book (or some other non-fiction book)

-take a university course and study, study, study!

-learn about financial management or building wealth

Journalling Questions:

♥ Do you know anyone like this Page?

♥ What aspects of this Page do you most relate to?

♥ Which aspect of this page would you like to incorporate into your life more?

♥ What new things are you excited to learn?

 

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Knight of Wands – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

4 Comments / June 2023, court cards, tarot card meanings / /

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Welcome to part 8 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Let’s dive into the Knight of Wands – the most adventurous and daring Knight of them all! This guy craves a quest – a sense of purpose and an opportunity to explore. But if he’s deprived of that…watch out!

Sit back, relax and discover the dark secrets, bright wisdom and special talents of this Knight…

Element = fire (spirit, passion, energy, action)

Keywords/Personality Traits

Adventurous, inspired, energetic, creative, competitive, dynamic, loves a challenge or quest, goal oriented, world traveller, passionate, craves change and movement, he’s an Indiana Jones type of character.

Symbols:

pyramids = energy directing

desert = his warm and fiery energy

Red/Orange = power, fire, will (chakras)

salamanders = “immortality, rebirth, passion, and the ability to withstand flames”

Red feather in helmet = a feather in your cap

staff/wand = energy directing

Horse (active) = taking action, movement

Talents

The Knight of Wands is adventurous and fearlessly follows his passion! He’s good at solving mysteries, completing quests and slaying dragons. He’s always up for a challenge and doesn’t really have a “comfort zone” – he’s at ease flying by the seat of his pants and galavanting around unfamiliar territory.

Best of all, this Knight knows exactly how to direct his fiery energy into important tasks, projects and quests. He has unlimited energy and drive when it comes to things he’s personally inspired by or interested in.

At a Party…

He’s fun, talkative and lively but won’t stay long if the crowd is boring. It’s likely he knows of several parties happening at any given time, so he has no reason to hang out somewhere dull! He has a wide social circle and loves having friends from all walks of life.

He loves to dance and play games like charades and certain board games and also loves a good costume party. His dramatic flair of the Knight of Wands will surprise you!

In work…

The Knight of Wands won’t last long in a “normal” job. He’s best suited to something challenging, adventurous and quest-like. He thrives in jobs like investigative journalist, war correspondent, documentary film maker, spy, tour guide to off-the-beaten-path destinations, detective, private investigator – basically anything with an exciting mission.

Throw him in any highly challenging situation and he’ll find a way to make the most of it.

In love…

The Knight of Wands isn’t really a relationship guy because he longs for adventure, challenge and newness. He finds the “quest” phase of a relationship thrilling and will take his lovers on all kinds of wonderful dates but has a hard time settling down (at least when he’s young).

He’s married to adventure and loves having new experiences and traversing new territory, so being in a committed relationship feels stifling to him. That being said, he’ll seek out a partner that can keep up with his adventurous side and who loves travel as much as he does.

He’s a very exciting character to date – he’s passionate and thrilling in all the right ways and comes off as worldly and experienced. But he seeks to conquer and sees love as a conquest, a dragon to be slayed. He isn’t really sure what to do once he’s “won” his prize, so his relationships tend to burn out and fizzle after the initial excitement has worn off. But he gets better at this as he ages.

In Money…

This Knight isn’t always practical or thrifty and tends to fly by the seat of his pants and not plan ahead. He’ll often waffle between having no money at all to suddenly (usually by luck) receiving a windfall, like an inheritance, gambling winnings or landing a high paying freelance gig, only to lose it all again later. He has a feast or famine mentality that would drive most people nuts, but he’s fine with it.

He Thrives on…

A sense of purpose + an opportunity for adventure and exploration.

Adventure, challenge and going on a “quest”. Give him a treasure to find, a mystery to solve or a secret to unearth – the more impossible the task or mission is, the better!

He loves a change of scenery and is his best self when surrounded by new things, places and people to discover.

He can’t stand…

Being stuck in one place! Monotony, sameness, routine and a slow pace will stifle the zesty Knight of Wands and make him feel bored and restless. He abhors rest and relaxation – his worst nightmare is just lying on a beach somewhere sipping pina coladas.

He needs to be constantly challenged and to always have an outlet for the strong current of energy running through him.

His Dark Side…

The Knight of Wands is a powerful force in the world and when that power is directed at something useful, it’s all good, but when there is nothing for this Knight to direct his energy into, trouble begins to brew…

He can become impatient and restless, constantly seeking out adventure and challenge and if he doesn’t find it, he might start picking fights with those around him. He may become an agent of chaos, a loose cannon, a bull in a china shop, oblivious that the power he wields can be so destructive.

He needs to release his flaming energy somehow and if an appropriate channel isn’t available he could become violent, angry and dangerous.

Practices to Embody the Knight of Wands…

– take a trip somewhere adventurous and exotic

– go on a quest! Find a mystery to solve

– plan an action packed day of exploring new, unfamiliar things

– Go on a road trip somewhere new

– Explore a park, museum or cafe you’ve never been to

Journalling Questions:

♥ How/where can you benefit from this Knight’s zest for life and new experiences?

♥ In what areas of your life are you craving more adventure?

♥ How can you better direct your energy right now?

♥ What inspires, motivates and excites you?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Knight of Cups – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

2 Comments / April 2023, court cards / /

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Welcome to part 7 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Let’s dive into the Knight of Cups – the most romantic and idealistic knight in the Tarot, he’ll easily win your affection, but just don’t try to tie him down!

Sit back, relax and discover the secrets, wisdom and talents of this Knight…

Element = water (emotions, feelings, relationships, flow)

Keywords/Personality traits:

Emotional, sensitive, romantic, artistic, creative, idealistic, intuitive, emotionally expressive, follows his heart

Symbols:

cup = expectation, an empty cup to be filled (searching)

wings (helmet and feet) = his flighty nature (changes his mind easily and can change direction quickly)

fish = his ability to traverse the emotional realms but sometimes feels like a fish out of water

desert (with river) = thirsting for something

water = flow, emotional depth

Talents:

The Knight of cups is emotionally perceptive and highly intuitive, always listening to his heart, even if it sometimes leads him astray. People are naturally drawn to open up to him and share their feelings, problems and secrets, which he loves!

He’s creative and highly artistic, which a knack for acting and drama – he’s able to tap into powerful emotions and express them in such a way as to make the audience truly feel them.

With his matinee idol good looks and his ultra romantic persona, he’s easy to fall madly in love with. He’s warm and affectionate with his love interests, fawning over them until they feel like the most special person alive.

At a party…

You’ll find him playing bartender, mixing fancy drinks and making sure everyone has a good time. He’s highly social and will float around the room, chatting with everyone. If he’s a recovering alcoholic, you’ll find him cornering anyone who will listen to him ramble on about his “journey” to recovery – he loves a twelve step group!

People are naturally drawn to him and sensing his non-judgmental attitude, want to tell him all their opinions, fears, desires, secrets and problems. This suits the Knight of Cups just fine, as there’s nothing he loves more than a deep conversation.

In work…

You’ll often find him in artsy professions that allow him to perform such as a musician, actor, etc. He also makes a great bartender, hairdresser, nurse or sexual healer – basically any role where people will open up and share themselves with him. He longs to touch people’s lives in a deeper way, whether it’s through service oriented work or artistic endeavours.

In the office, he’s the co-worker that everyone goes to with personal problems, since he’s such a good shoulder to cry on. He’s also prone to office romance and affairs of the heart. Whenever a Knight of Cups enters the workplace, things are sure to get a whole lot more interesting!

He doesn’t stay in any one job for too long, preferring adventure and a change of pace. He quickly stagnates if he can’t “go with the flow” and switch up his career every so often.

In love…

The Knight of Cups is the ultimate romantic and falls in love easily – he loves showering his lover with chocolates, flowers, candlelit bubble baths and romantic dinners. He’s caring and nurturing and sees sex as a healing act. But don’t let his romantic gestures and deep emotions fool you – he falls out of love just as easily as he falls into it!

He makes his partner feel like the most special person in the room – they feel seen and heard with him and want to open up and give him everything…yet once they do he tends to lose interest. Why is this? Two reasons….

1) He’s got all kinds of romantic ideals that he projects onto his lovers, ending up disappointed and disillusioned when they don’t live up to his ridiculous expectations. He will feel emotionally wounded when this happens and use it as an excuse to end things and wander over to a new lover.

2) He’s perpetually seeking an adventure of the heart – he loves the newfound rush of romantic connection but isn’t yet adept at keeping that flame burning past the initial stages. Thus, he’s a serial dater who puts monogamy on a pedestal but then feels trapped and stagnant once he’s in a committed relationship.

At once deep yet shallow, his depth of feeling doesn’t mean as much to him as it does to others, since it comes to him so easily. Always looking for someone to “fill his cup”, he becomes restless as soon as he achieves what he thought he longed for.

In money…

This Knight loves to spend frivolously! He wants all kinds of things and if he has the money, he buys it, with little restraint or sensibility. He might get lucky and strike it rich as a famous musician or actor, but always finds a way to blow his money on stupid stuff.

Any financial investments he makes tend to be a disaster because he mainly makes decisions based on emotions. If he used his head more when making investments, he’d be better off.

However, being a Knight in the realm of water, he’s blessed with the gift of flow – money flows to him easily and effortlessly but also flows away from him just as easy. For this reason, he’s not uptight about money and concerns himself more with emotional highs and romantic pursuits.

This Knight thrives on…

Adventure, a change of pace and of course, romance! He loves being in emotionally charged environments where there’s a certain level of DRAMA and he needs to be able to express his emotions in a creative way like through poetry, performance art or music.

Want to grab this Knight’s attention? Start babbling about Ayahuasca trips, past lives, aliens, Tarot – basically anything mystical or spiritual – and he’ll be hanging on your every word. He loves that shit.

He can’t stand…

Being stuck in one place for too long. Since he’s from the suit of cups/water, he needs to be able to go with the flow and anything that hinders him in doing that will drive him crazy.

He also can’t stand people who hold back and hide their true feelings, although paradoxically this is exactly the kind of person he ends up being romantically attracted to. A cold, tight lipped woman will fire up his loins like nothing else. Go figure!

Dark Side of the Knight of Cups…

The Knight of Cups can be one of those sleazy “spiritual” types who will drum up a bullshit story of past life connection to get you into bed with him. He’s not above saying silly stuff like “my angels told me to sleep with you – it’s fate,” while massaging his mala bead necklace and squinting. Yes, he’s that kind of guy!

Since emotional bonding comes to him so easily, it doesn’t really mean much to him – he can make a deep connection with someone one day and then have a “change of heart” the next day without even blinking. This makes him a real heart breaker and can lead to him flitting about from one person to the next looking for that “connection” that trumps all previous connections.

Also, did I mention the Knight of Cups LOVES drama? He loves it so much that he sometimes unconsciously creates it  – whether it be in a relationship or in the workplace. Drama is what feeds his soul!

Practices to embody this card:

– Start calling yourself a shaman (kidding!)

– take an acting class

– write some angsty poetry

– express yourself through fashion

-see if you can just go with the flow more often

Journalling Questions:

♥ How/where can you benefit from this Knight’s traits?

♥ Where would you like to be less like this Knight?

♥ How can you express yourself creatively?

♥ How can you embrace the idea of FLOW into your life more?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Knight of Swords – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

March 2023, court cards, tarot card meanings / /

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Welcome to part 6 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Today we’re diving into the Knight of Swords– the most intense and driven of all the Knights, this guy is all balls-to-the-wall and then some!

Sit back, relax and discover the dirty secrets, beautiful wisdom and unique talents of this Knight…

Element = Air (mind, intellect, thoughts, beliefs, communication)

Keywords/Personality traits:

Focused, driven, intense, one track mind, determined, charging forward, highly motivated

Symbols:

Windy – going into wind, not afraid of a challenge

Fast movement – speed, determination

Butterflys & birds – taking flight, birds eye view

Sword – cuts through things, pointy and focused

Clouds – confusion, distraction (which he cuts through)

Red cape – passion and intensity

Red plume (looks like wings) – taking flight, flying through the air

Body language (arm raised/mouth open) – battle cry! Ready to fight!

Talents:

The Knight of Swords can focus like no other! He tunes out distraction and can get things done with speed and efficiency. Once he puts his mind to it, there’s no stopping him!

He has impressive energy and intensity about him and he isn’t afraid of a fight – in fact, he thrives in a brutal environment and is more likely to go after something if it feels hard-core.

At a party…

You’ll find the Knight of Swords in the back, snorting lines of coke, slamming shots of Fireball and calling up escorts. He has a real work hard, play hard mentality and he’s always looking to blow off steam and balance out all the hard work that fills most of his days.

He brings a certain brand of intensity to a party, so you might think twice before inviting him. Once he’s all coked up he likes to pick fights and aggressively hit on the youngest and hottest guests. He’s known for doing things like cannon balling into a pool when the cover was on, throwing a party guest through a plate glass window and projectile vomiting all over his host’s brand new white leather sofa.

In love…

The Knight of Swords loves the thrill of the chase! He gets so caught up in the pursuit but quickly loses interest once he’s captured someone’s heart. He can seem very impressive at first because initially he is very hyper-focused on his love interest, making them feel so very, very special, but then he shifts that hyper focus onto his work and ignores his partner.

He can be passionate and intense for bursts and then disappear without warning, often becoming absent, distracted and obsessed with work. Since he tends to see relationships as a distraction, he’s more into hook ups, brief flings and sex workers than a serious relationship.

In work…

This is where this Knight excels, even if all other areas of his life are falling apart. He can be a real workaholic, channelling all his grief, rage and frustration into his work and getting a rush off being hyper focused and driven. He derives his sense of self from his job so if he loses it, he can spiral into a full blown identity crises.

He does well in finance, as a Wall Street guy or a daytrader but would also do well in any job that allows him to talk non-stop since he loves the sound of his own voice. Being a podcaster or stand up comedian, celebrity, or even a writer who churns out book after book would all be suitable professions for this intense Knight.

In money….

The Knight of Swords makes money quickly and knows how to spend it just as fast! Impulsivity and risk taking are this Knight’s forte, so he doesn’t shy away from risky and high stakes investments. And when he spends money, he does it intensely and goes all in.

He’s not really materialistic, but he’s always looking for a rush so while he might blow tons of money on a fancy car it isn’t really about the car, or even the illusion of status, it’s about the momentary thrill of making the purchase.

This Knight thrives on…

Having a goal, project, challenge or problem to solve! He needs something to focus his attention on – without this he self destructs. He’s like a rambunctious little kid with tons of energy who needs an activity or he’ll start causing problems and destroying things.

One of his favourite things is….WAR! Wartime is where the Knight of Swords really shines as he’s a true warrior, through and through – the high stress, constant drama and black and white thinking so prevalent in wartime really bring out his best instincts, allowing him to do what he’s been always longing to do – fight!

He’s also a good candidate for big city life as he loves all the hustle and bustle and crowds of people. His gifts blossom in a high stress, fast paced environment – as long as there’s lots of work and things to do, he’ll be alright.

He can’t stand…

Having nothing to do, tasks that aren’t challenging enough and being stuck in one place. This dude has energy to burn and places to go – so don’t try to tie him down!

The small town life doesn’t suit him and he’ll shatter under the quiet weight of those quaint country vibes. He also flounders in a peaceful, laid back environment – it makes him antsy and uncomfortable. While he doesn’t create drama or conflict (like the Page of Swords), he most certainly looks for it.

His main challenge is to make sure the things he’s focused on and going after are actually important and that he isn’t falling into the trap of chasing busy-ness and action and thrills.

Dark side of the Knight of Swords

This Knight can be impulsive and thirsty for action, seeking out drama and looking for a good fight.

While he’s gifted with the ability to really hone in on his goal, all that intense focus isn’t sustainable and he tends to burn out eventually.

All his efforts can be for nothing (or even destructive) if he isn’t clear on his why. If his actions aren’t connected to a deeper mission or meaning in his life, he can succumb to just keeping busy.

Practices to embody this card:

– Set a goal and focus on one thing at a time and block out all distractions

– Drink lots of coffee 😉

– Practice “batch days” – focusing on ONE thing for the whole day to maximize productivity (like cooking all your meals for the week on a Sunday and freezing some of them or writing three blog posts in one day)

Journalling Questions:

♥ Where in your life can you benefit from these traits?

♥ Where would you like to be less like this knight?

♥ How can you bring in more balance and avoid burnout?

♥ What helps you focus and avoid distractions?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Knight of Pentacles – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

4 Comments / February 2023, court cards / /

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Welcome to part 5 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level 🙂

Today we’re diving into the Knight of Pentacles– cautious, slow and steady, he’s not like all the other Knights!

Sit back, relax and discover the secrets, wisdom and talents of this Knight…

Element = Earth (physicality, body, health, money, home)

Keywords/Personality traits:

Stable, slow & steady, procrastinator, stagnant, cautious, prudent, sensible, realistic, indecisive, stubborn, risk averse, avoids thrills, predictable (think Taurus)

Symbols:

Pentacle = money, body, earth, material realm

Red = blood & earth, first chakra (he needs to feel SAFE before moving forward)

Black horse = black = protection (he can be a bit of a dark horse and surprise you sometimes)

Green plume of tree = growth, nature, life

Stillness = he’s the slowest moving knight

Talents:

The Knight of Pentacles knows how to slow down, be patient and play the long game. He’s delightfully sensible and always avoids impulsivity and making any rash decisions.

What you see is what you get with this practical Knight. He’s a salt of the Earth type of guy who likes to think things through and do his research, giving him an uncanny ability to time things just right.

At a party…

You’ll find him quietly sitting in a corner, observing everything from afar, like a cat. He’s great at sussing out a room but truth be told he doesn’t really like parties much, preferring to hang out with just one or two friends or his loyal pets.

He does love eating, so you might find him at the snack table, gleefully stuffing his face but this is often done just so he doesn’t have to make awkward conversation with others – you can’t talk if your mouth is full!

If you do manage to corner him and make him talk, he won’t say anything particularly interesting. He rarely does anything outside his usual routine, so he relies heavily on spouting bland facts that he read somewhere rather than engaging you in thrilling conversation. But at least he’s always nice and polite.

In love…

He’s no romantic, so don’t expect poetry, roses and candlelight dinners, but he is loyal, trustworthy and physically affectionate – and a great hugger! He values commitment in a relationship, making him more of a marrying type, especially compared to the other free-wheeling Knights.

However, he can get stuck in a rut in relationships and they can get stale and boring (not for him, but for the other person!). His partners will always be trying to add variety and mix things up, much to this Knight’s dismay. He’s a real homebody, so he’ll want to stay home every night and he can quickly become complacent in relationships, letting his partner do all the work to keep things moving along.

He drags his heels whenever it comes to moving forward in the relationship (like saying “i love you”, moving in, getting married, having children, etc), which will frustrate his significant other to no end. Despite all this, he’s actually not commitment phobic, he just needs to be 100% sure of his feelings before moving forward in a relationship.

In work…

The Knight of Pentacles values stability, predictability and routine in a job, so he typically avoids going the self employment route and tends to keep the same job for long periods of time, decades even. He won’t have an exciting career but he’ll always have steady employment.

He’s hardworking and loyal but not particularly driven or what you’d call a “ladder climber”. He couldn’t care less about being a CEO or whatever.

What he lacks in creativity and genius, he makes up for in sheer stamina! He isn’t afraid of hard work and he’s able to work long hours, do hard physical labour and focus on boring, repetitive tasks without tiring. Just don’t expect him to get things done quickly – this dude works on his own timeline!

In money….

As you might have guessed, the Knight of Pentacles is really good at saving money and very prudent when it comes to spending. Since he always has a steady income (but rarely a high income), he doesn’t take risks with his money. He will always have a nice nest egg but you won’t catch him blowing wads of cash on luxury cars, fancy watches or lavish dinners.

While security is important to this Knight, he’s not materialistic. Sure, he enjoys good food and nice surroundings but he values other things more – like family, friendship, nature, a good book and a quiet night in. He couldn’t care less about things like status or impressing people with a flashy car or fancy home.

This Knight thrives on…

Security, routine, predictability and comfort – this is all very grounding to him. He loves tranquil, calm and peaceful environments, which is why he loves spending time in nature, especially when there’s no rush. He does best when he has a specific and achievable goal to work towards, otherwise he can become a bit of a loafer!

He can’t stand…

Unpredictability, change, chaos, drama and high stakes – these are all very ungrounding and discombobulating for him! He loathes it when things are “up in the air” or being forced to make a decision when he isn’t ready yet. He flounders when he doesn’t feel in control or if he feels forced or rushed in any way.

Dark side of the Knight of Pentacles

The worst thing about this Knight is that he can be a bit boring and predictable. He often says NO reflexively when presented with new opportunities and he’s kind of incapable of moving forward of his own accord. He tends to stagnate easily and as long as he’s comfy, he won’t change a thing.

He often freezes if he feels unsafe or unsure of himself and to make matters worse, he will self-soothe by being a bit of a know-it-all. He’ll project an illusion of extreme confidence in having all the answers to everything all the time, but this is just a mask and he isn’t really trying to be a jerk, it just happens.

And please don’t tell this guy your really fascinating UFO abduction story – he can be very close minded and will just think you’re a nut! He’s almost too down-to-Earth sometimes and just isn’t open to anything that can’t be seen, measured and proven in the physical world.

Practices to embody this card:

– Create a routine or make a to-do list

– Stay home tonight and enjoy a quiet night in, reading and listening to music

– Give yourself time and space to really think things through and do your research

– Slow down! Next time you eat or make love, try doing it at a snail’s pace and see what happens

Journalling Questions:

♥ Where in your life can you benefit from slowing down? Or taking more time to think things through?

♥ How can you create a feeling of safety and comfort for yourself as you move forward and make changes?

♥ How can you cultivate a slow and steady approach to a project/goal/or life area?

♥ Where are you like this Knight?

♥ Where would you like to be less like him? More like him?

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