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Queen of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

“Lead with clarity.” Queen of Swords (Upright) | Tarot Card

The Queen of Swords symbolizes bringing order to chaos through clarity and boundaries. She is also an archetype that does not apologize for her right to have a place at the table. The Queen of Swords stands up to bullies and societal pressures. She questions the legitimacy of structures and rules that do not make logical sense. She keeps an eagle eye on maintaining her strength, integrity, and personal authority.

Even our modern society still seems to have problems with women exhibiting intellectual leadership. Early on we are taught that women should be “likable” and “selfless,” rather than strong, powerful, or ambitious. Women who embody the energy of the Queen of Swords are sometimes ostracized, despised, and ridiculed for no other reason than: “I just think she’s a “bitch.” No wonder this Queen isolates herself! However, some of the best rulers history ever produced were strong women like Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt, Queen Elizabeth I of England, and Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.

Are you uncomfortable with setting up boundaries with others because you might look “mean?”

Is your career path in harmony with your authentic self? Is it difficult for you to stand up to the pressures of what others think you should be or do?

The Queen of Swords gets a lot of bad press. This is because she is not a docile, submissive or objectified woman. She is too powerful to be minimized by mindless societal roles and conventions. She uses her sword to cut through the hypocrisy of others’ assumptions concerning how she should act, and what she should be. She knows that if she bows down to the demands of what others want her to be, she is selling herself short. She places strong boundaries because this is how people and organizations become healthy and grow. She is a master of transforming the energy from victimhood to being victorious (look at her butterfly crown). She commands respect because she respects herself first. The Queen’s cloak is decorated with clouds. She protects herself with her mind. The head of the sylph on her throne represents that this Queen lives in a world of ideas. However, even she will eventually have to contend with the awareness that occurs below her neck. One solitary bird can be seen flying above the queen. She often prefers to go it alone, and yet the frown on her face shows what prolonged isolation can do to your mood.

Whether you are male or female, the Queen of Swords appears to reacquaint you with your personal authority, strength, and power.

You may also need to be more self-disciplined or create some much-needed boundaries. Don’t worry about being liked as much as being honest with yourself. Speak up and solve present issues and problems. You are strong and capable.

Do not apologize for your strength, power, or authentic self. Own it.

The Queen of Swords can also represent a person who is direct, capable and extremely intelligent. She may not exude the “softer” qualities of the other queens. However, if she is offering you practical counsel, listen to her. Queens can be mature individuals of any gender who wield strong feminine power.

Four of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

“Seeking security.“Four of Pentacles (Upright) | Tarot CardWhen the Four of Pentacles appears, it is important to evaluate your relationship with money and material possessions.

Although this a wonderful card financially speaking, it warns against being consumed by the pursuit of security solely through the acquisition of external things. The Four of Pentacles reminds you to balance both your expectations of worldly success, with the needs of your authentic self.

In the quest for financial stability and security, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of maintaining balance. This card asks you to re-center and ensure that your quest for material wealth doesn’t overshadow the importance of personal growth and authenticity. This might involve setting aside time for self-reflection, cultivating meaningful relationships, or investing in personal development.

This card calls for an honest assessment of how you perceive wealth and the role it plays in your life. It’s important to recognize that there’s more to life than material possessions, and true abundance is found by nurturing the intangible aspects of your being, such as relationships, personal growth, and self-awareness.

The Four of Pentacles is a card that represents the energy of stability, security, and material success. It signifies a strong desire to create a solid foundation and build wealth. However, this card also serves as a reminder that true abundance comes from a balanced approach to life, one that acknowledges the importance of inner wealth and personal growth.

Are you holding on to them too tightly, to the point of feeling possessive or greedy?

Do you feel safe and secure? Are you erecting barriers between yourself and others because you fear sharing your authenticity? Do you feel that no matter how much you achieve or acquire; it still doesn’t feel like it’s enough?

The miserly man depicted on the card had a difficult early life. He knows well what it is like to go hungry. He was the eldest child, in a poor family. Dealing with extreme poverty in his childhood created a lot of emotional turmoil, accompanied by feelings of being less than. One way for the man to medicate this sense of inequity was to make a lot of money. He decided to be the best at everything he did. He thought if he gained enough money and status, he would finally prove to the world he was worthy. The man moved to a big city, buzzing with opportunity and flashy personalities. He did everything to gain their acceptance, and soon became the wealthiest man among them. And yet, no matter how much money he earned, or how much approval he gained, he still felt empty, and insecure.

Here we see the miserly man clutching his four pentacles. They are the symbols for status, money, power, and achievement. These are not bad attributes to have so long as they are held by one that is already secure in himself. As tightly as the miser holds these attributes, they never seem to bring him an authentic sense of security. Look at his face. There is still suffering happening there. Internally he remains a scared neglected boy. Now, in turn he’s neglected the needs of his inner-self. His four Pentacles have become barriers. The one on his head makes him forget his connection to Spirit. The one clutched to his heart blocks him from receiving love and feeling his feelings. The two Pentacles under his feet cut him off from being grounded in nature. His nature.

Overall, the Four of Pentacles represents the need for balance and a healthy relationship with money and possessions. The pursuit of position and wealth are not inherently bad things. By all means… be a great financial success! The problem lies in “deadening” your humanity, to conform to the world around you, in order to finally feel good enough. Your humanity can be described as the part of you that feels love and compassion, for yourself and others. The depth within you is in constant dialogue with your spirit. Many people in our culture use their work, or worldly position as a way to seek validation. And yet pharmaceutical companies are getting rich because these same people are depressed and miserable, seeking an authentic feeling in all that is artificial. Seeking security in someone or something outside of yourself will always lead to a sense of insecurity.

Listen to the needs of your true nature. True security can only be found within. On a purely financial level, the Four of Pentacles can symbolize good financial prospects and material security, with a caution to be conservative concerning money at this time. Save it.

Worldly possessions and accolades can bring a temporary sense of satisfaction. But true fulfillment stems from nurturing our inner wealth — our passions, values, relationships, and spiritual beliefs. The Four of Pentacles advises us to prioritize this inner richness, fostering a life that aligns with our true nature and essence. While financial stability is vital, it is equally crucial to invest time and energy in cultivating our soul and connecting with our deeper selves.

The Four of Pentacles in a Love Reading:New Relationship

The Four of Pentacles can represent a person who places a lot of value in the external trappings of success or power. This card can also represent a needy, or clingy partner who is insecure. At its most innocent, the Four of Pentacles can represent a “tightwad,” or someone who begrudges paying for things. You can tell by their response to the first restaurant check!

Long Term Partnership

The Four of Pentacles encourages you and your partner to focus on goals for future security. Sometimes, this card places an emphasis on “pinching your pennies” or saving up for a major expenditure. Try not to take needless financial risks or splurge on extravagances. This card can also signify a possessive person who has trouble sharing their partner’s attention with others.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, you may be realizing that your desire to keep yourself “safe” is blocking you from making meaningful connections. The Four of Pantacles can also signify that you are focusing too much on career or the acquisition of wealth. Restore balance between work and play and make more time for socializing.

Three of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

“The learning process.”Three of Pentacles (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Three of Pentacles depicts a young man learning a trade at a monastery.

This card symbolizes the refinement of skills or talents. The Three of Pentacles exemplifies work that is worthwhile and meaningful. In order to excel at it, you must be patient with the learning process. This means being open to making mistakes and not giving up when setbacks happen.

Although the Three of Pentacles symbolizes “perfecting” a skill, it does not require us to be perfect. Quite the opposite, this card asks you to look at the big picture. Look at how far you’ve already come with what you are learning. Look at what you can still achieve! Improvement can only happen if you remain teachable. No matter how good you are at your talent or skillset, you can always get better.

What skills are you currently learning?

Are you expecting yourself to be perfect? Do you constantly compare your skills to that of others and feel that your abilities aren’t good enough?

In the learning process, mistakes will be your best teachers. Mastering anything is all about trial and error. You will make mistakes. The more mistakes you make, the better you will get. You may occasionally feel like you look stupid, but don’t give up. If you keep refining your skills, you will achieve your goal.

The learning process is rarely a straight “B-line” toward a goal. It is a winding path, of hills and valleys. Sometimes the path loops around and makes us feel as if we are going backwards and learning nothing at all. This is an illusion. Like a spiral, the path winds around and back, and yet always upward. Sometimes success isn’t achieved right away. It’s as if the Universe wants us to learn something important about where we are right now, instead of rushing on to the next thing. Are you impatient to get this phase of your life over with? Slow down! You are probably missing something important. Other cards may reveal what that something is. Sometimes, the thing we are learning isn’t academic, but an important life-lesson. The Three of Pentacles always highlights an area for self-improvement and refinement.

Be patient with the learning process.

The Three of Pentacles can also foretell beginning an area of study, or the acquisition of important knowledge which will have long-term implications for your future. Recall the passion you once felt for the skills you are honing.

The Three of Pentacles can also represent the manifestation of plans. On the image, one of the Monks is handing the workman a set of plans for the architecture he is chiseling. If you look closely at the plans, they reveal the exact scene the workman is creating. This card can symbolize planning, perfecting and enacting ideas that are destined for realization. Aside from themes of learning and teaching, the Three of Pentacles represents collaborative efforts that will prove successful if you cooperate with others.

Three of Pentacles in a Love reading:New Relationship

The Three of Pentacles symbolizes a connection between two people who are still engaged in a learning process. In the beginning of a relationship, this card will advise you to be patient and gather more data before completely diving in. This card can also highlight a relationship at school or an attraction to someone in a teaching profession.

Long Term Partnership

Your connection with your partner has taught you some of the most important lessons you are on this planet to learn. This card may also advise you to engage in mentally stimulating pursuits that interest you both. Support your partner’s long-term goals if they are considering an education or training process that will positively impact their career.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, this card can signify that you must invest in yourself at this time. This process will not last forever, so take heart. You may feel the desire to get lost in another, but you cannot skip over your own self-development. This card could also be telling you that romance is more likely to occur after completing your education or manifesting a major goal.

Ten of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

“Service.”Ten of Wands (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Ten of Wands represents being of service to others for the success of “the whole.”

This includes the whole family, whole organization, or whole community. The Ten of Wands reminds you that it is never a waste of time to make your best effort, especially if is improving the lives of others. Although your burdens may feel heavy at times, take heart. The efforts you are exerting now, will ensure a brighter future. What goes around comes around!

At times do you feel like the man on the card, struggling and straining with the tasks on your shoulders?

Do you express your love for others by your actions, more than your words? Are your efforts being pooled to benefit not only you, but others as well?

The man on the Ten of Wands is hard at work. He is returning from the fields with a great harvest, but the work is not easy. He is almost at the finish line. The task is almost done. At first glance this card might elicit feelings of stress and exhaustion. But if you look closer, you see why the man is struggling. His huge house looms in the background. Its size suggests that he doesn’t live alone, but has a large family living there, depending on him. Although we can’t see the man’s face, I’d like to think he wears a determined smile. He puts his head down and pushes forward. He knows that his work matters and is valued by the whole. Without him everything would fall. There would be no house, no money, no food, no loving and safe environment for his children to grow in. His service is his greatest expression of love. Although his present moment feels tough, he is ensuring a greater future for everyone. This is the dream of every family, to leave the next generation more stable than the one before.

Some burdens in life can feel hard to carry. Unexpected events happen.

Things just get dropped in your path. Someone you love might need help. This is just part of life. There is nobility in serving the whole, but only if everyone in the whole is also doing their part. Serving shouldn’t be confused with codependency. The people you are helping need to be able to demonstrate they are also helping themselves. Even people you care about need to demonstrate that (if they are able) they are willing to carry their own bundle of sticks!

This card also has a harvest theme to it. This indicates that the toil, work and service you put into your long-term goals with provide a bountiful harvest. The Ten of Wands has a Saturnine quality. It indicates that if you do the hard work, enduring the discomfort, you will eventually enjoy the reward.

Nine of Pentacles Tarot Card Meaning

“Wealth and security.”Nine of Pentacles (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Nine of Pentacles represents wealth and security.

It also symbolizes luxuriating in your accumulated successes. Every financial guru teaches that gratitude leads to more wealth. The Nine of Pentacles teaches that wealth follows your focus, which must be trained. Being truly prosperous is more of a state of mind, than a dollar amount. If you want to experience even more wealth, you will have to slow down, acknowledge your success and be mindful of where you place your focus.

Do you take the time to slow down and savor your successes?

Are you truly opening yourself to prosperity? Does your environment feel like it exudes “wealth energy?” (If not, it might be time to get a book about Feng Shui from the library.)

The wealthy woman on this card admires her abundant garden. It shines with the golden light of success. Her palace sits aloft the hills in the distance. She is training her pet falcon. She wears a glove over her left hand, to protect herself from the falcon’s sharp talons. The left hand is associated with receptivity. The woman is protective and selective about what she is allowing herself to receive. Falcons are famous for their acute vision and powers of focus. The woman has placed a training-hood over her falcon. This symbolizes that she has learned how to train her own focus. She knows that what she places her attention on, she receives. The falcon is not racing ahead for a hunt, or frantically looking for his next prey. He is instead enjoying the affection of his mistress. He is also listening carefully to her encouraging words.

The woman has another pet with her in the garden, this one is rather difficult to see but also teaches a very important lesson. Look closely. Can you spot it?

Far down in the left-hand corner of the image is a snail. Snails are sloooooowwwwww. They take their time to reach their destination. In fact, “destinations” aren’t really important to them because snails are always home. The woman keeps the snail in her garden. Snails are very sensitive to their environments. This reminds her that in order to ensure that even more wealth flows, she needs to slow down, clear her environment of burdensome energy. The wealthy woman makes sure that her garden is only filled with imagery that conjures up a sense of abundance. This keeps her little companions healthy, ensuring wealth is continuously attracted to her.

When the Nine of Pentacles appears, it heralds a time to open yourself to wealth.

Take control of where you place your focus. Enhance your environment so that it evokes feelings of wealth, success and prosperity. Perhaps you need more greenery in your home. Maybe your house needs to be cleared of clutter. Like the snail, you are very sensitive to your environment. See to it that your home gives you a positive sensory experience in each room. Light some candles and accent your place with some richly colored pillows. Place some abundant plants by the windows or get a “money tree.” Ensure that your home smells good and pleases all the senses. I find the scent of cinnamon always makes me feel prosperous. When you look around you should see an abundant environment that reflects feelings of success.

Slow down and create an environment that emanates prosperity. Abundance will follow. The Nine of Pentacles always promises prosperity, success and comfort.

Nine of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

“Life is a banquet.”Nine of Cups (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Nine of Cups represents the fulfillment of wishes and the enjoyment of life’s luxuries.

It calls you back to your body and into the realm of your senses. The Nine of Cups represents satisfaction and pleasure. Life is offering you abundant opportunities to accept good things. Every day you have a choice: to feel passion for life or be numb to its wonders. The table is set for you to savor your blessings. It’s time for you to take your place at it.

Do you allow yourself to partake in the pleasures of life?

Do you feel like there are too many things to worry about, so you couldn’t possibly enjoy yourself now? Do you feel good about what your life is currently offering you? If not, it’s time to start.

The jovial merchant pictured on this card has a passion for living, feasting and tasting. Sure, he’s chubby… However, in 1909 when this card was drawn, being plump meant that you were eating well! The satisfied merchant knows he’s lucky. He dreams big, and always seems to get his wish. His red hat and stockings represent his vitality and boldness. His arms are crossed in a satisfied manner. He’s been satiated by life’s abundance. The successes he’s acquired are symbolized by his nine golden cups. His cups are featured as trophies, symbols for past victories. These successes weren’t just given to him, he went out in the world to achieve them. However, before he acquired them, each success began as a wish. For his wishes to come true, the merchant had to know that he deserved them. The merchant can sit back and truly enjoy what he has manifested. He felt good about his prospects before they ever fully materialized, and materialize they did.

You can have your wishes too, but you must first feel good about your life its prospects now.

To turn the tide of worrying, you must allow yourself present happiness.

The golden cups are laid out for you, ripe for the taking. When the Nine of Cups appears, open yourself to feeling good about this moment. Feel it, taste it, smell it, luxuriate in it and smile! Become aware of where you are, and savor all that is already laid before you. If you can find enjoyment in your life now, even more will come.

This Nine of Cups always reminds me of Rosalind Russell’s 1958 performance as “Auntie Mame.” Anyone in a depressed or discouraged mood about life should watch it. Auntie Mame gets it when she exclaims: “Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!”

Nine of Cups in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

The Nine of Cups represents intense sexual chemistry. Savor the excitement of this burgeoning passion. Leave your inner critic at the door and enjoy this new connection. Release your insecurities about your appearance or the gifts you bring. Be confident and take the plunge. You can plan for the future another day. For now, enjoy the pleasure this moment brings.

Long Term Partnership

Make pleasure a priority in your relationship again. Stoke the fires of your partner’s desire. Indulge in a bit of luxury. Schedule that vacation. Your relationship bond will be strengthened with shared experiences of laughter and delight. This card gives you both permission to connect through enjoyable pursuits. If life has gotten too serious, it’s time to lighten up!

Seeking Romance

If you are single, the Nine of Cups can represent opportunities to connect at social events, fine restaurants, clubs, or even bars. It may be time to have a night on the town. If you don’t have a date, invite some friends out for some laughs. It’s time to socialize and mingle. Don’t be afraid to flirt, smile, and allure that attractive stranger with your eyes!

The Hanged Man Tarot Card Meaning

“Sacrificing for the greater good.”The Hanged Man (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Hanged Man represents making a temporary sacrifice to achieve a greater goal.

This could mean sacrificing time, energy, comfort, resources, old habits, or an outdated attitude. For success to be achieved, a sacrifice is often required. By pooling your best energies and resources into your goal, you will ensure that it manifests.

The appearance of the Hanged Man is often a good sign. He represents looking at your life through the lens of transcendent wisdom. Viewing your experience from a different point of view leads to breakthroughs that will lead to a glorious new you. You can achieve your goal, if you are willing to be courageous and make the proper sacrifice.

What changes would you like to see in your life?

Do you have a goal that requires a lot of work? Is making a sacrifice scary for you, because it means that everything will change?

The Hanged Man is suspended from the branches of the Tree of Wisdom. He is seeking to improve himself. By hanging upside down, he is gaining a new perspective, and he looks at the world from a different vantage point. All the blood rushes to his head. All his energy is being pooled into his mind. He is temporarily sacrificing the use of his legs and arms. This represents sacrificing the desire to walk away. The Hanged Man is suspending his normal routines, to focus his energy. His face is calm. Although he is not “comfortable,” he is not suffering. He knows that sacrificing his usual stance of keeping his feet firmly on the ground will free his mind to new solutions. The Hanged Man is “looking ahead.” The position of one leg crossed behind the other mirrors the final card in the Major Arcana, the World. The World represents completion and attainment. The Hanged Man symbolizes a temporary willingness for discomfort to ensure the achievement your greatest goals.

If you want to achieve anything in this life of lasting value, you will need to make sacrifices.

The currency of the Universe is “exchange.” What you put in; you will get out. It is comforting to know, that if you make the sacrifices, and do the work, you can alter the course of your destiny. Any goal you have, can be achieved, but it does require that something must be given up. At first sacrifice may feel like you are “losing something.” This is an illusion. Investing time and energy into what empowers you can release you from habits and attitudes that have been keeping you stuck.

For example, if you want to lose weight, you may have to sacrifice eating after 8pm and cutting your calorie intake. To get a wonderful new job, you may have to sacrifice some of your leisure time, to look for a job, and meet with the people who can open doors for you. To foster a talent, you may have to sacrifice a lot of time, to refine your skills.

To free yourself from dissatisfaction, you may have to sacrifice your routines, habits and the status quo, just like the wise Hanged Man.

The Hanged Man in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

The Hanged Man often represents a love interest who is tied to many external obligations. He (or she) will likely sacrifice his time and energy to a larger cause. The Hanged Man rarely has the freedom to make his lover the center of his world. However, he possesses integrity and will try to do the right thing. Few people are as loyal to those they care for as the Hanged Man.

Long Term Partnership

The Hanged Man can represent a relationship where many sacrifices are being asked of a partner. There is likely a long, stressful ordeal that both individuals are working through. A Hanged Man personality benefits most when his partner shares in the responsibilities. Conflicts may arise if only one partner is invested in the maintenance of the relationship.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, the Hanged Man can represent a feeling that your love life is in a state of suspension. Although this may not be the most romantic time, sacrifices made for yourself, studies, or work will result in your future happiness. Your present efforts may indirectly lead you toward the love you seek.

Eight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

“Momentum.” Eight of Wands (Upright) | Tarot CardThe Eight of Wands represents movement, progress, and momentum.

Events begin to move faster when this card appears. The Eight of Wands also rules information and communication. Answers to questions become available. Once stuck issues become unstuck, whether about a personal goal, an awaited answer, or your state of mind.

Is it time for you to confront something in your life that feels stuck, and get it moving again?

Is it time to act on your personal goals? Are you procrastinating about something instead of just getting the job done?

The imagery of the Eight of Wands in the Waite-Smith Tarot is the only card without a human (or part of a human) illustrated on it. There is an impersonal quality to this card. Eight sticks are hurtling through the air, what is that supposed to tell you?! The lack of people symbolizes that progressing events should not be taken personally. It also advises you to move forward on what makes rational sense, instead of letting anxiety stall you. Although all the wands are moving swiftly, they are not disorganized. There is a clear sense of direction.

A river that appears on the bottom of the card, symbolizing that you need to move with life’s currents, instead of fighting against them. The small house on the hill signifies looking at things from a higher perspective. Take the rational view when confronting this issue. Make the logical choice.

This card can also appear to tell you to just “get the job done!”

Write the emails, finish the task, stop procrastinating, do a “Hail Mary,” and take that personal risk! Ask yourself, “Am I letting anxiety about something impede my progress on this issue?” “Do I need to speak up and confront something, so that I can overcome it?

Don’t be surprised if once stuck parts of your life begin to pick up speed. Summon your motivation and get it done. No excuses, no whining, and no more letting anxiety run the show. Avoidance results in depletion of personal power. Today, strength comes from confronting and acting.

Let this fresh breeze at your back propel you forward. This is a very favorable card for getting events to finally move toward your target. Ride this momentum toward success.

Eight of Wands in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

The Eight of Wands can represent an exciting, fast-progressing partnership. The person you are inquiring about is thrilling, offering endless opportunities for exciting experiences. Your ability to communicate is unmatched. Expect engaging conversations, shared interests, and ideas. This card can also represent a close connection to someone who is separated by a long distance.

Long Term Partnership

The Eight of Wands can signify sweeping changes that are providing new opportunities for either you or your partner. This card can also represent increased passion and communication after a period of quiet and distance. A fresh breeze of exciting momentum is blowing through your life together. When this card appears, go with the flow.

Seeking Romance

If you are single, this card encourages you to act instead of overthinking. Avoid analysis paralysis. If you see someone you like, say something. Socializing online can also give you a safe opportunity to put your toe in the water before taking the deep dive with dating.

Three of Pentacles Reversed Tarot Meaning

“Reviewing old lessons.”Three of Pentacles (Reversed) | Tarot CardWhen the Three of Pentacles appears reversed, it may indicate a resistance to learning and growing from past mistakes or experiences.

Repetition will highlight one of the big lessons you’re here to work on while you are on this planet. Instead of getting frustrated…or just wanting to get the lesson over with, you must absorb what the present lesson is teaching you. You may find yourself repeatedly facing the same challenges or setbacks, without taking the time to reflect and learn from them. This card encourages you to identify the patterns in your life that may be hindering your progress and to make a conscious effort to break free from them. It may also suggest a lack of collaboration or teamwork in your current endeavors, and a need to work on improving communication and cooperation with others. Take the time to reflect on what you can learn from your past experiences, and use that knowledge to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

What skills are you currently learning?

Are you expecting yourself to be perfect? Do you constantly compare your skills to that of others and feel that your abilities aren’t good enough?

The Three of Pentacles reversed may also signify that you need to focus on the present and appreciate the progress you have made so far. Don’t get too caught up in the future or the end goal, as it can be overwhelming and discouraging. Instead, take it one step at a time and celebrate small achievements along the way.

If you are feeling stuck or unmotivated, try to find inspiration and encouragement from others who have mastered the same skill or talent. Seek out mentors, take classes or workshops, or join a community of like-minded individuals who can offer support and guidance.

Remember that the learning process is a lifelong journey, and there is always room for growth and improvement. Don’t give up on your dreams and passions, and keep pushing forward towards your goals.

When the Three of Pentacles appears reversed, it asks you to identify and embrace the hard lessons that are key to your personal growth and evolution.

Perhaps you are struggling with learning to finally accept yourself and where you’re at. Perhaps you are learning patience. Maybe the frustration surrounding the skill, craft or job you are perfecting is mirroring the self-improvement going on within. Accepting yourself without having achieved perfection is a tough lesson for many. Remember… the process of perfecting yourself never results in being perfect. If you are making an effort to improve yourself every day, that is enough to feel proud of.

We are all here to learn. Everybody is engaged in at least one learning process or another. Learning keeps us mentally engaged with life and enables us to evolve and grow. Learning involves setbacks, mistakes, disappointments, surprises, successes, and failures.

Never give up. Choose to view your life lessons with compassion. You may not always see it…but you are getting better, wiser and stronger every day.

Three of Pentacles (Reversed) in a Love reading:New Relationship

The person you are inquiring about is stuck on their own repeated life lesson. They appear to have learned nothing from their past experience. It is not your job to teach this person or to perpetually wait for them to grow up. This card can also advise you to stop repeating a habitual relationship cycle that’s been causing you heartache.

Long Term Partnership

The Three of Pentacles reversed can illuminate hard relationship lessons that you and your partner have been repeating for too long. The past must be learned from, and destructive cycles must be broken. Conditions can only improve through mutual effort. If one partner is not committed, then the past will just continue to repeat itself.

Seeking Romance

You are ready to try a different approach when it comes to dating. Instead of chasing after another person to feel comfortable in your own skin, it’s time to invest in yourself. Upright or reversed, the Three of Pentacles encourages you toward self-improvement. By achieving your own success, you are more likely to attract someone who also has their life in order.

King of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

“Trust in your own competency.” King of Wands (Upright) | Tarot CardThe King of Wands is the wise counselor of the tarot.

He came up the “hard way,” and has survived many trials by fire. Because of his experiences, he speaks with gravity and wisdom. The King of Wands represents the part of you that is wise and competent. He teaches you to trust in yourself. You haven’t let everything fall apart up until this point, so why panic and assume that suddenly you’ll drop the ball now. The King reminds you, that if you don’t trust in your own competency and abilities, you are betraying the very part of yourself that helped you survive. This part of you deserves some respect!

He embodies the fiery energy of the wands, and as a leader, he knows the importance of being decisive, forward-moving, and ambitious. The King of Wands is fearless and passionate, inspiring those around him to follow his lead. When you draw this card, it’s a reminder to channel this energy and trust in your abilities, regardless of the obstacles or challenges that may arise.

The King of Wands reminds you to not just lead, but to also inspire others. Your confidence and trust in yourself can serve as a beacon for those who might be feeling unsure or lost. In leadership, wisdom, and strategy, trust your intuition, let your passion drive you, and know that you are more than equipped for the journey ahead.

Do you have trouble trusting yourself, no matter how well you do your job, or run your affairs?

Are you someone that came up the hard way, and has some uneasiness about not having some of the perceived “advantages” of people you think are better off? Have you proved to yourself time after time, that you are competent, and even after all of this time still don’t believe it?

The King of Wands doesn’t “command” people to respect him. Others need only to look at him and do. Although he carries himself with dignity, and a regal bearing, this king was not born “royal.” He was a soldier, and came up through the ranks the hard way. He earned the respect of his men by winning battles, and saving his kingdom on more than one occasion. His competency at leading naturally caused others to follow. When the former king died without an heir, the people named this proven warrior “the King of Wands.”

As a King, the throne he is seated on is naturally emblazoned with lions. However, the King carries another powerful emblem that speaks to his familial roots…..the “lowly” lizard, seated right next to him.

Lizards are survivors. They can live in the hottest climates by moderating their body temperature. They can literally “take the heat.” This symbol reminded this king’s “lowborn” ancestors for generations, to not allow emotions to get “too hot,” or “too cold.” This quality always helped the king, when assessing himself and others.

The “noble” soldiers in the army used to laugh at the lizard on this soldier-king’s banner. To the upper echelons lizards were “dirty,” or even worse “evil.” Lizards were definitely not “royal.” For many years as a young man, the king felt shame about the lizard being on his family’s crest. Like the lizard, it meant that he too was “low-born.” However, now the king places the lizard alongside the royal lion emblem with pride. The king has gained maturity and wisdom. He now understands that coming up as a lizard gave him more valuable gifts that he wouldn’t have gained, had he been born into the “lion’s club.”

Today, it’s time to acknowledge that, like the King, you are competent.

You “belong” and deserve a seat at table in front of you. You’ve worked hard to get here. Don’t look at others and assume they are “better” because they have more money, a greater position, better schooling, more “this” or more “that.” You don’t know their real life or private struggles! Everyone has difficult things they are working on…even the most well to do. No one gets a “free pass” in this life. Like the King, you will also have to battle the baggage in your consciousness that causes you to doubt yourself and your place in this world. This inner saboteur will tell you to retreat, because you aren’t as good as someone else. Tell that malicious voice to take a hike! It’s disrespecting your inner lizard.

In reality there is no practical way to compare lizards and lions. This would be a false equivalency. In reality each animal brings its own gifts. However, just because the lizard’s gifts are not as immediately apparent, does not mean that it should be underestimated or dismissed.

Respect your inner lizard today. It may not be as glamorous as the lions you see on the shields of others, but it is the reason you’ve survived, and it deserves to be honored.

King of Wands in a Love ReadingNew Relationship

The King of Wands personality is thoughtful, understanding, and warm. However, he (or she) cannot abide dishonesty. You will not have to guess how he truly feels, for this King is honest to a fault. This card can also represent a developing passion where both partners feel understood and can communicate authentically with one another.

Long Term Partnership

This card represents a mature partnership based on mutual respect. The King of Wands will encourage you to apply the wisdom gained from past to the present. No matter what Trials by Fire are currently before you both, the King of Wands governs relationship bonds that can withstand the test of time.

Seeking Romance

If the King of Wands represents you, he symbolizes the survival of many trials by fire. You become your best when times are toughest. Whatever you are currently enduring will only sever to make you better. Maintain your integrity and don’t lower your standards for a quick fix.