To celebrate the Second International tarot day , an international team of sleuths specialised in financial affairs have been on the trail of 14 suspects from the realm of Pentacles. The suspects were chosen at random.
However, despite the efforts of the detectives, some offenders were too elusive to be taken into custody and are sadly, still at large.
The good news is that a few cunning sleuths were persistent enough to apprehend some of the suspects and to interrogate them.
The villains taken into custody were the 2 of Pentacles (sadly the dective has not completed their case), 5 of Pentacles by VeryWitchy, 10 of Pentacles by Unlocking Words, Page of Pentacles by Elena Spinelli, Knight of Pentacles by The Tarot Buzz and Queen of Pentacles by Karen Hayden
The officers had a list of questions to follow in order to build a psychological profile of their culprit.
Here are the confessions of the pentacles kingdom!
Sadly the detective could not complete their case
5 of Pentacles by Very Witchy
10 of Pentacles blog by Unlocking Words
Page of Pentacles by Elena Spinelli
Possible meaning of the card.
New beginnings, embarking on a new project, getting a new job. Starting a new healthy activity, like a diet or exercise, or starting a hobby or new study.
Mythology or folktales attached to the Page of Pentacles
In the Mythic tarot, the page is Triptolemus, who gave information to Demeter about her lost daughter, Persephone, abducted by Hades in the underworld. Mother earth taught him the mysteries of seasonal cycles in nature. He then taught men agriculture.
Element and Astrological association.
Earth.
Page of Pentacles is connected to Earth zodiac signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, and the planets Venus (creativity, sensual energy) Mercury (meticulous) and Saturn (ambition).
Symbolism found in the card
Red hat: passion, action
Yellow sky: optimism
Green tunic: Mother Nature connection
Flowers, green fields: Potential (spring), fertility of ideas.
Shadow side
It could be a warning over health issues or a need to be more mature with money matters.
Crystals associated with the card
Sodalite (from Tarot of Gemstones and Crystals).
It is the crystal of rational thinking and emotional balance.
It helps with practical matters and we can see how it can be connected to the card. It helps the self-esteem and strengthens the immune system and metabolism.
Herbs, flowers or essential oils connected to your card.
Rosemary: grounding and helps with mindfulness (from Tarot Herbology)
Knight of Pentacles by The Tarot Buzz
Queen of Pentacles by Karen Hayden
Possible meaning of the card.
The Queen of Pentacles brings a level of maturity and nurturing to the development of her suit along with her divine feminine energy. She has a tendency to be more introvert when compared with the other Queens i.e. Queen of Wands. The Queen of Pentacles makes for the most loyal friend and trusted advisor with her “down-to-earth” practical approach to life she always gets the job done.
Given her maturity she is at a stage where she is now reflective and has learned many lessons in life therefore can be a practical advisor in both life and business matters. She is self-sufficient and also values and appreciates her financial and material achievements. She is extremely hard working and goal orientated and has a structured plan for everything and is easily able to establish and work to routines.
However, our Queen can be a perfectionist and tends to have high expectations not only of herself but those around her which can cause difficulties for her in various types of relationships as she can be controlling.
On the other hand the Queen of Pentacles is all things “Mother Earth” and would welcome you into her home with open arms and be the first one to put a feast on the table for you and your family.
The Queen of Pentacles reminds us to trust ourselves, believe and stay true to our core being. To believe in our abilities to get things done whilst still nurturing and caring for our people.
Shadow side.
The shadow side of the Queen of Pentacles may be that as she is a perfectionist she often has high expectations of those around her and these expectations can be unrealistic at times. She can become mistrusting of others and self-critical at times. She can also be materialistic and even fearful of change and losing what she has worked so hard to achieve.
Mythology or folktales attached to the Queen of Pentacles.
It has been said that the Queen of Pentacles is the physical manifestation of the Hindu mother goddess Lakshmi representing fertility both spiritual and physical, wealth, fortune, prosperity and all things pertaining to the domestic realm.
The Queen of Pentacles is also associated with Gaia the Greek goddess of the Earth and all creation.
The Queen of Pentacles has also been associated with Omphale the Barbarian Queen in Greek mythology.
The Lydian queen Omphale actually owned Hercules, as a slave. She bought the hero from the god Hermes, who sold him following an oracle which declared that Hercules must be sold into slavery for three years.
Numerology connection
In my research I found that the number 13 typically relates to the Queens of the suits. The number 13 is a number particularly associated with the feminine, so this could be why the Queens occupy the 13th slot of the numbered cards.
Element and Astrological connection traditionally associated with your card.
The Queen of Pentacles is of both Earth (Pentacles) and Water (Queens).
Being of Mother Earth the Queen of Pentacles is quite resourceful and has great stability and endurance, with the water element bringing the nurturing caring aspects of together nicely with the practical elements.
The Zodiac sign for the Queen of Pentacles is Capricorn for which the planet Saturn corresponds to.
However I have also discovered that The Queen of Pentacles card is connected to the Moon in Taurus, this is a symbol of a well-rounded practical view of the world, hardworking and extremely family orientated.
I have also found some correspondence suggesting that the Queen of Pentacles is ruled by Venus due to its earth qualities.
Meaning of the symbolism found in the Queen of Pentacles
Earth
Represents community and shared wisdom and cements the concept of grounding.
Rabbit
Fertility and fruitfulness of spirituality. Rabbits are close to the earth and very grounding symbols, they are also sociable creatures and they reminds us of the importance of family, friends and community.
Ram
Determination, action, initiative, and leadership. It is a sign to take responsibility, get up, take action, and get motivated to accomplish our goals.
Rose
A symbol of purity, promise, beauty promise of new beginnings and hope. (beware of the thorns) we may have to endure a few stinging thorns along the way.
Crystals associated with the card
Amethyst, bloodstone and Rainbow fluorite
Herbs, flowers or essential oils connected to the Queen of Pentacles.
Herbs:Mugwort – Psychic Powers, Intuition, Dreams
Patchouli – Grounding, Fertility, Money, Desire, Love
Witch Hazel – Healing, Calming
Marshmallow – Anti-inflammatory, Soothing
Flowers: Roses
Essential oils: Vetiver, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Cypress, Orange, Juniper and Clary Sage
The investigations were also taken in different directions, from major suspects to lesser culprits in the realm of Cups, Wands and Swords
Enjoy and Happy International Tarot day 🙂
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