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Three of Pentacles Tarot Meaning

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Welcome to part 9 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 Three of Pentacles – a card that’s all about doing meaningful work, finding your dharma, collaborating with others and being paid for your skills.

Suit = Pentacles
Element = Earth (physical, body, health, money, work, material world)
Number 3 – triad, trinity, harmony, coming together, working together, things taking form

Keywords:

Collaboration, meaningful work, dharma, plan–design–physically create

Meaning (Upright):

The Three of Pentacles is all about collaboration and work. It’s about collaborating with others to work on a project or shared vision and it’s also about collaborating with spirit by finding work that has meaning for you and makes use of your unique skill set, interests and abilities.

The Three of Pentacles shows us that work can also be a path to develop the soul and connect to spirit.

Symbols:

Triangles = triad, trinity, action/creating
Upright triangles = fire, action
Upside down triangle = water, receptivity
Anvil = creation tool, physically creating
3 Pentacles in arch = money connected to an establishment, creative work done for a salary or commission
Blueprint/plans = having a plan

3 different people:
Monk = leadership, vision, spirit
Architect = design, plan
Carver = physical work, creation

Advice & Messages

The Three of Pentacles will often appear in a reading to encourage you to collaborate with others and to stop trying to do it all alone! Now is not the time to be a jack of all trades.

Having a plan is important and the Three of Pentacles advises you to not rush this phase – make sure you have a general vision and blueprint for whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish.

The Three of Pentacles tells you that finding meaningful work is important to your well being. You have a unique skill set and you deserve to be paid for your skills and work – don’t give up on finding work that is in alignment with your personality, abilities and talents!

External vs Internal meanings

External = collaborating with others to build something, being paid for your skills

Internal = nourishing your spirit through physical work or creating something, finding your dharma

Reversed

If the Three of Pentacles appears reversed, it can indicate that you’re refusing to collaborate with others even when it would benefit you, instead trying to do it all by yourself. Stop that!

A reversed Three of Pentacles can also suggest that you’re getting stuck in the initial planning phases of a project and struggling to get it off the ground. Perhaps the project is not really in alignment with your spirit and more inward searching is needed to gain clarity.

An upside down Three of Pentacles can also indicate job loss, a work contract falling through, not being paid properly for your work or just that you’re having difficulty finding work that is a good fit for yourself.

Journalling Questions:

♥ How does this card show up in your life right now?
♥ What is your relationship to doing work that is meaningful?
♥ How do you feel about collaborating with others?
♥ Who do you most relate to on this card? The artist/builder? The architect/planner? Or the monk (leader)?
♥ What kind of work makes you lose track of time?

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Two of Wands – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 8 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 Two of Wands – a card that reminds you that your point of power is always in the NOW and how you use your energy is the source of your true power.

Suit =Wands

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

Number 2– options, time & space

Keywords:

Contemplation (options), precipice/gateway, space (to think and be), the power of NOW, boldness, claiming your power

Symbols:

-holding the world = the world is your oyster, weighing his options

-two wands = gateway, space, between past and future

-up high, looking out over landscape = contemplation, surveying options, high vantage point

Advice & Messages

When the Two of Wands shows up in your reading, it’s encouraging you to give yourself time and space to contemplate something. Consider where you’ve been (your past) and decide where you’d like to go (future) but know that you’re point of power is always in the NOW.

Two of Wands reminds you that how you decide to use your energy is powerful. Your “energy” consists of things like your time, focus, attention, money, emotions, thoughts and actions. So ask yourself: “where do I want to put my energy next?”

External vs Internal meanings

External = pause and give yourself time and space OR be BOLD in how you decide to use your energy and claim your power.

Internal = contemplate where you’d like to put your energy next…

Reversed

If the Two of Wands appears reversed in a reading, it can indicate that your not allowing yourself the needed time and space for proper contemplation of your life, instead rushing along, always being busy and never stopping to question where you’re going.

Two of Wands reversed can indicate that you don’t realize your own power as you’re unaware of how you use your energy on a daily basis. It can also indicate a refusal to step into your power and difficulty staying in the present moment.

Journalling Questions:

♥ How does this card show up in your life right now?

♥ How are you currently using your energy? Is it in alignment with the kind of future you want to create?

♥ If you got really BOLD, what would you do differently, energy wise?

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Two of Cups – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 7 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 Two of Cups – a card of harmony, connection and heart centred communication. It’s all about alliances, partnerships and what happens when we see the best in someone…

Suit = Cups
Element = Water (emotion, feeling, intuition, relationships)
Number 2 – connection/partnership

Keywords:

harmony, connection, love, partnership, working together, alliance, merging/blending, healing, honeymoon phase of a relationship, open hearts, good intentions, seeing the best in each other

Symbols:

medical symbol (two snakes entwined on sword with wings at top) = healing

lion’s head = courage (in love)

hands touching = connection, reaching out

man and woman with different coloured head wreaths = different yet complimentary

Advice & Messages

When the Two of Cups appears in your reading, it may be confirming that the relationship your asking about has potential or it could be heralding the arrival of a new, successful partnership, romantic or otherwise.

If you’re seeking more connection, the Two of Cups encourages you to look for common ground in your relationships, instead of focusing so much on differences. BUT, don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you need to find someone who is exactly like you – you don’t! Instead, seek complimentary traits in another and not necessarily similar traits and practice seeing another’s differences as an asset.

The Two of Cups tells you that in order to truly connect with another, you must be in your heart. Approaching your relationships with an open heart and seeking to connect on an emotional level will allow you to deepen your connections with others.

External vs Internal Meanings

Internally, the Two of Cups is all about emotional healing ad inner harmony. Create inner harmony first and then creating harmony in your relationships will be much easier.

Externally, this card is all about prioritizing your partnership with another person.

Reversed

When the Two of Cups appears reversed, it indicates that there’s some disharmony going on in the area of relationships. Perhaps there’s some communication difficulties or one or both parties are not in their hearts, causing the energies of each person to clash, instead of blending harmoniously.

Reversed, the Two of Cups can indicate a lack of connection in a relationship and perhaps one or both parties feel misunderstood. It’s not the end of the world, but there’s work to be done here!

Journalling Questions:

♥ How does the Two of Cups show up in your life right now?

♥ What alliances or partnerships are you currently involved in? How are you merging and blending your energies?

♥ Which relationships could use more harmony and connection right now?

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Two of Swords – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 6 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 Two of Swords – a card of indecision and mental conflict! What happens when you MUST make a choice but you don’t have all the info you need to make an informed decision? Or when your intuition tells you one thing but your intellect says another? Let’s find out…

Suit = Swords
Element = Air (mind, intellect, thoughts, communication)
Number 2 – choice/decision/crossroads

Keywords:

dilemma, choice, crossroads, decision, inner (mental) conflict

Symbols:

Blindfold = can’t see clearly, don’t have all the info, must rely on inner self (intuition) to make decisions

Crossed arms = conflicted, at a crossroads

Two swords pointing in different directions = two different paths or choices

Water with partially revealed rocks = can’t see the whole landscape because it’s partially submerged (not having all the info)

Advice & Messages

When the Two of Swords appears in your reading, it’s warning you that you may need to feel your way forward instead of thinking your way forward. This is because you probably don’t have all the info you need to make an “informed” decision, so you must rely on instinct and intuition.

But the Two of Swords also tells you to avoid staying in this state of indecision too long as it’s very physically and mentally taxing!!! It’s like getting stuck in one position while rock climbing – you won’t be able to hold onto that ledge forever.

External vs Internal Meanings

Internally, the Two of Swords depicts a wrestling match between your intellect and intuition (when it comes to making a decision).

Externally, this card is telling you that you’re being presented with a choice or dilemma and you must make a decision at some point. Sooner rather than later!

Reversed

If the Two of Swords appears reversed, it’s meaning doesn’t really change all that much but it can show that you’re feeling really stuck when it comes to making a decision.

You may feel frozen with indecision and lack the ability to just make a choice and move forward. In some ways, this is a refusal to step into your power and take charge of your life.

Journalling Questions:

♥ How does this card show up in your life right now?

♥ What choice are you being asked to make right now? Or when in your life did you feel really conflicted about a decision you had to make?

♥ How do you deal with indecision? What helps you make decisions and choices and move forward?

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Two of Pentacles – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 5 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 Two of Pentacles – it highlights the importance of staying balanced when you’re juggling multiple tasks, projects or responsibilities….but what happens when the busy pace of life becomes unsustainable and you drop the ball?

Suit = pentacles
Element = Earth (physical, body, health, money, work, material world)
Number 2 – balance

Keywords:

balance, multi-tasking, flow state, busyness, juggling multiple things

Symbols:

Figure holding two pentacles = multi-tasking

Waves + boat = ride the waves, hectic surroundings

Infinity symbol = flow, come back to your centre

Weird tall hat = keep your hat on!

Advice & Messages

When the Two of Pentacles appears in your Tarot reading, it’s usually because effective multi-tasking is required right now and staying balanced is key to managing a busy schedule.

The Two of Pentacles advises you to get into a flow state, be flexible yet grounded and don’t forget to come back to your centre as this will allow you to stay busy without losing your hat!

External vs Internal Meanings

Internally, the Two of Pentacles is about focusing on creating inner balance – physically, emotionally, mentally and energetically.

Externally, this card is telling you that there’s a lot going on in your life! You’re busy and juggling different things all at once and trying to make it all work.

Reversed

If the Two of Pentacles appears reversed, it can indicate feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks and responsibilities you have (life is getting too busy!). You’re struggling to stay balanced and keep everything running smoothly in your life and you need to take things off your plate and perhaps just focus on one thing at a time for now.

You’re trying to do too much and if you keep it up, you’re going to drop the ball sooner or later!

Journalling Questions:

♥ What helps you stay balanced during busy times? What helps you come back to your centre?

♥ What many different things are you juggling and balancing?

♥ What helps you get into a “flow state”?

♥ How does this card show up in your life right now?

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Ace of Wands – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 3 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 Wands – a card that’s all about fresh inspiration and taking action!

Suit = Wands
Element = Fire (passion, energy, spirit, action, creativity)
Number 1 – start, beginning, new

Symbols:

Castle = goal, dream

Wand = erection (turned on, fired up)

Hand confidently holding staff = confidence, will

New growth on staff = fertility, creativity, growth

River = flow, movement

Keywords:

New beginning, fresh inspiration, burst of enthusiasm, feeling excited, passion for a project or cause, desire to get out there and take action, extroverted energy.

Advice & Messages

The Ace of Wands appears in your reading to say “hey! Pay attention to what gets you excited and enthused!” because that’s important. Then, follow that initial spark of enthusiasm and see where it takes you!

The world needs your energy and it’s time to venture out into the world and share your passion and excitement in a more extroverted way.

This Ace encourages you to take the initiative and grab the opportunities that interest you with confidence and passion. Don’t sit around waiting, get out there and DO IT!

External vs Internal Meanings

Internally, the Ace of Wands is about noticing what excites you and fires you up, while externally, it advises you to follow your enthusiasm and get out there and take action!

Reversed

If the Ace of Wands appears reversed in a reading, it can represent a lack of motivation, enthusiasm and energy for something. Or initial enthusiasm that dies quickly because it can’t find a direction to go in or it’s squashed quickly by naysayers or “reality”.

A reversed Ace of Wands can also indicate that you’re having trouble identifying what you’re passionate about right now and struggling to get out there and explore your passions in a meaningful way.

Journalling Questions:

♥ What excites you or inspires you right now? What are you passionate about?

♥ Where does your energy want to go?

♥ How can you get out there and explore your passions?

♥ How can you use your initial spark of energy to take action?

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Ace of Cups – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 3 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 Cups – a card that’s all about the healing power of love, gratitude and acceptance.

Suit = Cups
Element = Water (emotion, feeling, intuition, relationships)
Number 1 – start, beginning, new

Symbols:

Cup = receptivity, holding a space for something, Holy Grail

Hand offering cup = an offering or opportunity

Peace dove = peace, love

Wafer with cross = along with the dove and cup, represents the Holy Grail

Upside down M = Mary (upside down = receptive mode, receiving the “host”/wafer)

Water (streams) = emotional flow, overflowing heart

Keywords:

A new beginning (with healing & relationships), new relationship, receptivity, acceptance, holding a space, emotional release, gratitude (an overflowing heart), warm fuzzy feelings, the healing power of love & gratitude.

Advice & Messages

The Ace of Cups appears in your reading to advise you to practice gratitude and pay attention to the things you truly appreciate in life. This opens the heart and makes it easier to choose peace and healing, especially in relationships.

This Ace reminds you to be in your heart and hold a space for whatever feelings want to flow through you, allowing for emotional release and healing. Openness and receptivity are the hallmarks of the Ace of Cups and they form the foundation for any future love and/or healing.

While the Ace of Swords and Ace of Wands is all about grabbing life by the balls and taking action, the Ace of Cups is about kicking back and being receptive and seeing what shows up.

External vs Internal meanings

Internally, the Ace of Cups represents allowing your emotions to flow, being in your heart and practising gratitude. Externally, it can show up as a new relationship or a “second honeymoon” in an existing relationship, or a new opportunity to feel love and connection with others.

Reversed

If the Ace of Cups appears reversed, it can mean you feel disconnected from your heart and you’re struggling to find gratitude. Perhaps someone is reaching out and asking for forgiveness and healing and you’re saying “NO! Not yet.”

Reversed, this Ace can also represent feeling very un-peaceful, like your emotions are being swirled around and tipped upside down. You might have trouble finding a sense of calm or healing in this state.

A reversed Ace of Cups can also mean rejecting a love offering or not being able to make a fresh start in a relationship by forgiving, letting go and healing the past.

Journalling Questions:

♥ What are you most grateful for today? What or who do you most appreciate?

♥ When you centre yourself in your heart, what feelings and emotions do you encounter? Which ones want to flow or be released?

♥ What new love or healing opportunity is being presented to you?

♥ How can you be more receptive right now?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Ace of Swords – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 2 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 Swords – the most clear and powerful sign that you need to seize the day and just go for it, no more waiting around! Let’s get into it…

Suit = pentacles
Element = Air (mind, thoughts, intellect, communication)
Number 1 – start, beginning, new

Symbols:

Crown = head/mind

Hand gripping sword = determination, resolve

Pointy, craggy mountain scape = challenges, deterrents, naysayers

Greenery on crown = prosperity and achievement

Keywords:

New beginning, new idea, first step, mental clarity and focus, moving forward (despite obstacles), taking the initiative, seize the day!, DO IT NOW!

Advice & Messages

When the Ace of Swords appears in your reading, it encourages you to take the initiative on something. Don’t wait to be rescued or for someone else to do it – YOU do it and do it NOW! Go for it and don’t delay or dilly dally.

This Ace reminds you that your point of power is always in the NOW, so don’t waste time regretting the past or worrying about the future – seize the day and don’t let “red tape” or distractions hold you back.

Make sure you pay close attention to any new ideas that pop into your head and jot them down so you don’t forget.

External vs Internal meanings

Internally, the Ace of Swords manifests as focused attention and new ideas, while externally this Ace is experienced as taking action and really going for something or even a new opportunity being presented.

Reversed

If the Ace of Swords appears reversed, it can signify having difficulty generating new ideas or talking yourself out of all your ideas. It can also suggest having trouble focusing your mind and struggling to take the initiative on anything, succumbing to waiting around for someone else to fix things or for circumstances to change.

Journalling Questions:

♥ What new idea(s) have you recently had?

♥ What are you ready to take the initiative on?

♥ What small step can you take in the direction you want to go?

♥ How can you focus your mind on your goal/task?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Ace of Pentacles – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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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?

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King of Pentacles – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 13 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 Pentacles – he’s successful, stable and practical but he loves to eat and drink and laze around in his housecoat. Is he prime sugar daddy material? Or giving divorced dad energy? Or BOTH?

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

Element = Earth (physical, grounding, money, body, health)

Keywords/Personality Traits

Stable, successful, confident, generous, provider, prosperous, dependable, loves leisure, grounded, hedonistic, sensual, mildly domineering, sugar daddy material, loves life and enjoys good food and wine!

Symbols:

grapes = wine, Dionysus, indulgence

foot on beast’s head = conquering something, domineering (mild)

bull’s heads on throne = bullish, determined, stubborn

Talents:

The King of Pentacles is naturally gifted at making money and he often has several different income streams going at once. He excels in business whether it’s starting businesses, acquiring and growing them or just doing wheely dealy business deals.

He radiates relaxed success and confidence, making him someone you want to do business with or perhaps even date or marry!

At a Party…

If you run into the King of Pentacles at a party it’s likely a party he’s hosting! He loves to host lavish dinner parties, some of which progress into spontaneous, wine-fuelled orgies (that’s his Dionysion spirit showing!)

He loves to wine and dine people! He’ll take you out for an amazing meal, share a bottle or two of his vintage wine and it will be a relaxed and leisurely evening, with dessert, apertifs and plenty of laughter.

In work…

The King of Pentacles is The Boss – he just naturally gravitates to being in charge. He’s not a power hungry control freak but he likes to call the shots. He is mildly domineering and can be a bit bullish and stubborn in getting his way, but he’s typically fairly easygoing.

He’s not exactly hard working and is good at setting things up so they run smoothly on their own, effortlessly making him money. He’s not interested in getting involved in the daily grind, preferring to leave that to others.

At work, he’s the boss who always rolls in late and goes on three hour long lunch breaks and martini laden “business meetings” but he’s usually pretty laid back and never micromanages. Overall, he creates a fun work environment for everyone.

In love…

This is where his Sugar Daddy nature really shines! He’s very sensual and generous – enjoying the art of wining and dining his love interests and showing off the fact that he has money, power and influence.

He’s very stable and dependable, so he’s always on time and never flakes out on dates. In the bedroom, he loves a long, slow, sensual oil massage while feeding each other grapes!

While he may buy his lover many gifts, he’s not always as emotionally available as they would like. He sometimes lacks emotional depth and sensitivity, leaving his lovers frustrated. He also thinks that as long as he’s a good provider, he can do whatever he wants in the relationship. His partner may say “we rarely spend time together! I want more intimacy” and he’ll say “but I bought you x, y and z, so what’s the problem?”

He can become complacent in relationships once he has what he wants (once he’s won the prize) but in turn, he’s very undemanding and doesn’t expect much from his love interests.

In Money…

Making money comes naturally to the King of Pentacles, but he tends to overspend sometimes, particularly on lavish or indulgent things. Overall he’s very practical but he has this flamboyant, bougie side that comes out in lavish dinner parties and glitzy vacations.

He knows how to manage his money and organize his finances, avoiding risky investments but occasionally splurging out on something luxurious.

He Thrives on…

Being in charge, making business deals and acquiring new businesses. He loves hosting dinner parties and wine soaked orgies in his mansion!

Dark Side of the King of Pentacles…

He tends to overindulge in his favourite things – good food, wine and sex. Slothfulness, excessive drinking and slobish behaviour are all some of his darker traits. Just imagine a messy mansion with a half eaten feast strewn across the table, an orgy unfolding in the living room and booze everywhere!

Sometimes he puts too much importance on money, valuing it above all else and becoming obsessed with making more of it. Snoooze! Very unoriginal.

What does it MEAN?

When this King shows up in your reading, he tells you to have confidence in yourself, perhaps start your own business or be more assertive at work and in your relationships. Don’t forget to enjoy life! Balance out work and play, conquer your fears and anxieties, ground your energy and focus on creating stability in your life.

The King of Pentacles encourages you to take a confident, yet relaxed and grounded approach to something.

King of Pentacles Reversed

Perhaps you’re struggling to thrive in business or you’ve been feeling really un-grounded and unstable lately. You might be overdoing it with the food and booze or becoming lazy and complacent in your career or relationships. You may also be lacking confidence in yourself when it comes to making money.

Embody it…

-Set up multiple income streams (this is a very King of Pentacles thing to do!)

-Go on a 3 martini lunch and order dessert. Take your f**king time.

-Host a lavish dinner party and invite your most fun friends to join in on the mayhem!

Journalling Questions:

♥ What aspects of this King do you relate to?

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

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

♥ What is your relationship to being “in charge”? Or being “the provider”?

Tell me your thoughts!

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