1372 queen of pentacles/queen of swords

Apr. 22, 2003

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ACTIONS

Nurturing
gives love and support
creates a warm, secure environment
makes people feel better
responds to the natural world
has a green thumb
has a way with children and animals

Bighearted
will do any service for others
is a soft touch
always has an open door and welcoming smile
gives freely and abundantly
is warm, generous and unselfish

Down-to-Earth
handles problems matter-of-factly
allows others to be themselves
has no pretensions or affectations
takes a simple, sensible approach
appreciates all the senses

Resourceful
finds a use for whatever's at hand
is handy and versatile
makes a little go a long way
gets around every obstacle
comes up with what's needed

Trustworthy
keeps confidences and secrets
is loyal and steadfast
comes through in a pinch
keeps faith with others
is true to his or her word

DESCRIPTION

The personality of the Queen of Pentacles combines the positive earth
energy of the Pentacles suit with the inward focus of a Queen. If
you were to visit the Queen of Pentacles, the first thing she would
say is, "Come in, come in. It's great to see you. Have a bowl of
soup!" No one is more welcoming and nurturing than she. Her greatest
pleasure is to care for others - making sure they are happy and
secure. Her home is always overflowing with children, pets, plants
and footloose friends. She is warm and generous to all. In day-to-day
matters, she is sensible and practical. She doesn't have a lot of
time for elaborate plans and other craziness. If something needs
doing, she just takes care of it without a lot of fuss and bother. If
necessary, she makes do with little and always comes through in a
pinch. There is a down-to-earth, matter-of-factness about her. She is
always loyal and steadfast. Because she is trusting by nature, others
trust her completely. When you are hurting or in need, the Queen of
Pentacles will calm your fears and share your troubles.

In readings, the Queen of Pentacles asks you to think and feel as she
does. For example: Are you feeling warm and caring toward others? Are
you being sensible? Have you been true to your word? Do you feel
generous? Can you be counted on when times are tough?

This Queen can also represent a man or woman who is like her, or an
atmosphere of warmth, trust and security. In a reading, she tells you
that her special energy has meaning for you at this time. Let
yourself be inspired by this Queen in whatever form she appears in
your life.
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The face suggests that of a dark woman, whose qualities might be
summed up in the idea of greatness of soul; she has also the serious
cast of intelligence; she contemplates her symbol and may see worlds
therein. Divinatory Meanings: Opulence, generosity, magnificence,
security, liberty. Reversed: Evil, suspicion, suspense, fear,
mistrust.

http://www.ata-tarot.com/resource/cards/pqn.html

The Queen of Pentacles is a card in which the energy of a Major
Arcanum is reproduced, but on a more accessible level. She is like a
mirror of the Empress in that she is a Queen of fertility and
harvest, and her talents extend to mothering and nurturing as well.
The only thing she really lacks that the Empress possesses is the
ability to create life, but the Queen of Pentacles makes up for that
with her ability to sustain and care for all kinds of life. She is
materially wealthy, but even that is superseded by the wealth she has
build through kindness and generosity. She manifests in your life as
either a person or a part of yourself.

The person known as the Queen of Pentacles is often a mother, but
sometimes she will express motherly dedication and love despite
having no children of her own. Her watery quality gives her the
intuitive and emotional skills needed of a good mother, while the
Pentacles suit gives her a solid schooling in material matters and
affairs. Her ambitions center on the family and her goals are a happy
material and emotional life. These simple goals are often difficult
to obtain, but she devotes herself to them. Though not necessarily
rich in terms of money, she is always rich of heart, and she shares
her wealth with all those in need.

Her only real weakness is an obsession with the security and
protection that the Pentacles suit embodies, and this should come as
little surprise because the Empress has trouble in this area as well.
In modern times her role has degraded considerably because the
terms "homemaker" and "housewife", which generally apply to the Queen
of Pentacles and those like her, are derogatory and devalued.

Although she sees no problem with expressing love with the creation
of a happy home, many people seem to have a problem with that, and
think she should "get a real job". A true Queen of Pentacles will
tolerate such people, who obviously have no idea how "real" her job
can become.

When the Queen of Pentacles inside of you starts manifesting, the
signs are unmistakable. Generosity will become a priority, as will
trustworthiness and reliability. You will gain insight into both
matters of money and matters of the heart, and through these you can
find a path to spiritual enlightenment. The Queen of Pentacles is, in
many ways, a bridge between the worlds of the mundane and the
spectacular. Step across that bridge once you are ready, and delight
in the opulence and pure beauty. Then you can return to the material
world to help others find their way. You may not be acknowledged, but
you will never be unhappy either.

This page was made by James Rioux (The Black Shadow),
bshadow@nbnet.nb.ca.
Copyright 2000 James Rioux.
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The Queen of Pentacles is the goddess of everything earthy: sex and
food and plants and animals and material possessions--she embodies
the joy of daily life on our material planet.
Laughter, sex, eating--it's all the same to her.
She is fertility and abundance.
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The Queen of Pentacles represents happiness and comfort in the world
of living things. She symbolizes maternal calm, nurturing behavior,
practical support and all common sense decisions. As the woman with
the coin, she is often found in business, as a philanthropist or
provider. She can also be a gentle person whose main concern is the
welfare of others, taking stock of their moral and financial needs.

The Queen of Pentacles is primarily interested in money and talent
being used for constructive purposes. In business, she makes good use
of the harvest of the earth and excels at money management, enhancing
her work environment with her active participation and teamwork.
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Queen of Swords:

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Her right hand raises the weapon vertically and the hilt rests on an
arm of her royal chair the left hand is extended, the arm raised her
countenance is severe but chastened; it suggests familiarity with
sorrow. It does not represent mercy, and, her sword notwithstanding,
she is scarcely a symbol of power. Divinatory Meanings: Widowhood,
female sadness and embarrassment, absence, sterility, mourning,
privation, separation. Reversed: Malice, bigotry, artifice, prudery,
bale, deceit.
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The Queen of swords has a cold, emotionally detached way of dealing
with the world. She assumes an aloof, intellectual stance, fascinated
by animated dialogue and interrelationships. Interested in ruling
channels of information, she will shrewdly tell two different stories
to two different parties.

The Queen of Swords is interested in power and control, as is her
counterpart, the King, and manipulates conditions to her advantage.
If you are opposed to this type of individual, stand firm regardless
of the mounting tension between you. She can handle it, she likes to
battle intellectually and will continually twist the truth to reflect
her favorably. She is a hard woman to contend with, her air of spite
and disinterest will naturally undermine your own security.

In a reading, the Queen of Swords speaks of standing up to people,
making demands and being clear about your own needs. You may be
thought of as harsh and difficult, but this behavior is necessary.
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ACTIONS
Honest
faces the truth, even if unpleasant
is up front with everyone
likes everything on the table
plays by the rules
avoids lies and deception

Astute
sizes up a situation quickly
understands hidden motives and desires
is difficult to fool, trick or con
figures out the unspoken rules and agendas
is quick on the uptake

Forthright
is direct and open in all dealings
gets to the heart of the matter
acts without pretense or guile
is straightforward and no-nonsense
can be candid when necessary

Witty
has a delightful sense of humor
diffuses awkward situations with a funny remark
never takes anything too seriously
laughs at everything, including him or herself

Experienced
has seen and done it all
has strength due to life's hard knocks
is free of self-righteous judgments
has realistic expectations

The personality of the Queen of Swords combines the positive air
energy of the Swords suit with the inward focus of a Queen. You can
always count on her to tell you exactly how it is. Above all else she
admires honesty, and she lives by her commitment to being truthful.
Lies, tricks and games are of no interest to her, but she's not easy
to fool. She is experienced in the ways of the world, good and bad.

The Queen of Swords can size up a situation quickly. She understands
human folly, but doesn't condemn it. She knows when cow manure is
being thrown around and simply finds clever ways around it. She
prefers being straightforward and direct. Her observations are
candid, but never hurtful. In fact, this Queen has a delightful sense
of humor. She likes a good laugh and always has a witty comeback
ready-to-hand. She knows that life isn't meant to be taken too
seriously. The Queen of Swords is refreshing in her candor and lack
of pretense.

In readings, the Queen of Swords asks you to think and feel as she
does. For example: Are you being completely honest? (Check this one
first!) Do you see the humor in the situation? Are you getting right
to the point? Have you figured out what's really going on? Are you
letting yourself be fooled?

This Queen can also represent a man or woman who is like her, or an
atmosphere of honest, direct communication. In a reading, she tells
you that her special energy has meaning for you at this time. Let
yourself be inspired by this Queen in whatever form she appears in
your life.
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The Queen of Swords is the destroyer of illusion. The embodiment of
integrity and honesty, she compels you to face the truth, even when
it's not pretty, even when it's not kind.