Friday, January 27, 2012

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Queen of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana

The Queen of Pentacles of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the thirteenth card of the Suit of Pentacles. It follows the Knight of Pentacles. It is the embodiment of luxury and generosity.

The Symbolism of the Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card

This card is represented by a beautiful woman of approximately middle age; she is a mature woman. She is dressed in flowing robes of the highest quality, and she wears a golden crown upon her head. She is seated on a throne in the middle of a grassy glade which is filled with flowers. There is a mountain range in the background. This woman is obviously well-off.

The General Interpretation of the Queen of Pentacles Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies the enjoyment of many luxuries. The person drawing this card is often someone who seeks out the finer things in life, and does all they can to improve their own financial situation so that these material things can be afforded. The Queen of Pentacles encourages this type of drive and dedication, for striving to improve one’s own lot in life is admirable.

This card is also one of generosity, for this person is more than willing to share their good fortune with others, if they deserve it.

The Inner Meaning of the Queen of Pentacles in Tarot

The Queen of Pentacles is the image of a mature and knowledgeable woman. As a court card, it may represent either an actual person or a situation. Often this card is both at the same time. As a person, it may be a mature adult, either male or female, with a generous and wise personality.

It is important to realize that the person represented by this card is not necessarily a female. But this person will embody the more feminine qualities of the Suit of Pentacles, such as generosity in material and financial matters. This can be taken to extremes. This person is almost generous to a fault, giving of themselves without thought.

As a situation, the Queen of Pentacles can be representative of the need to be generous with both time and material things. This card encourages the individual to be selfless, to think of others before themselves. However, this is not to be done when someone does not deserve it.

The King of Pentacles follows this card. The Queen of Pentacles is the third court card of the Suit of Pentacles.

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