Mystic Goddess: A Journey in Tarot

The king of disks is the very picture of financial abundance as a result of hard work paying off, and continuing to make money for you. But there’s more to this king than that. The king is pictured not only sitting on his throne but also in the illusive castle that is in the background of many of the tarot cards. He has made it to the castle and we can assume he is the king of it. His consistent dedicated action brought him great material rewards, and he knows how to continue making his money and prosperous nature work for him. His throne is covered in vines and grapes, two bulls heads adorning the time and two on the arm rests, symbols of strength and the ability to push through tough situations. A suit of armor peeks out from under his stately robes, also decorated in fruit and vines, letting us know that he is a master of strategy and courage. He is not afraid to do something he knows to be right, regardless of the feedback of others. In his hands he holds a gold disk and a scepter,...

 The queen of disks is such a powerful card of abundance, and it is rife with symbolism, as all cards are. Let’s take a look… Here we see a queen, situated comfortable on her throne, surround by various signs of prosperity(gold coin/disk, fertility(rabbit), and abundance(flowering vines, grapes). This queen gazes at her disc, not only appreciative of what she has received from sharing her gifts with the world, but knowing that she will also be able to share her wealth with others in exchange for their gifts and services. Her tunic is a deep red, her robe a lush green somewhat resembling a field of rich grass, both colors of material wealth, pleasure, and prosperity. This queen delights in the richness of material experience and has put in the energy to ensure mutually beneficial exchanges will be her reward. Her throne is decorated with smiling cherubs, more fruit, and a goats head, a firm reminder that even though she has reached a place where the abundance of the universe has ble...

The knight of disks is peculiar in that it is the only knight card where the knight is not moving. But of course this speaks to the slow and steady pace that the earth element, which the disks represent, is known for.  The knight of disks is shown sitting on his horse on a green hill, overlooking a field that has just been sown with seed. He is holding a disk out in front of him, as they both remain still. The knight is dressed in a suit of armor, with a red tunic and gloves, and the decoration on his helmet resembles foliage.  His horse is also dressed in red accessories with a head dress that resembles foliage. The sky behind them is clear and bright yellow.  The color red, like the muladhara chakra or root chakra, symbolizes material pleasures and earthly abundance, as does the foliage resembling headdresses. The yellow clarity of the sky suggests brightness and optimism, as well as material wealth. Additionally the stillness of both the knight and horse represents the...

The page of pentacles is a card I love to pull in a reading. While the pentacles or disks tend to be a bit more slow moving than say the wand cards, we see this page as setting a solid foundation for future materializations.  In this card, we see a hound man standing on a plot of land and holding up a single disk, staring at it with reverence. This card indicates someone at the beginning of their journey, someone who is willing to commit to putting in the work to grow their investment and who knows they will see their investment provide for them. The red hat indicates this page has a love of sensual pleasures and knows exactly how he will be enjoying the fruits of his labor once they have matured. The brown and green of his clothing tell us he is grounded and practical and will not seek the return on his investment until it has more than matured, ensuring it is long lasting and fruitful. The bare plot of farm land in the background is the pages investment and it shows that while he...

The ten of disks is a beautiful card, and the end of the pentacle suit, signalizing a completion. That isn’t the only thing this card means, though and it is truly a card unto itself. Let’s take a look…   The 10 of pentacles has a massive amount of symbolism strewn throughout it, some more obvious and others quite hidden. Let’s start with the fact that it is the only card to contain several generations of a family! With the pentacles being all about material wealth, we can discern that the wealth we see here is long lasting, has a solid foundation, and is here to stay. This is inter generational wealth, it is grounded in reality and reminds us that financial wealth isn’t the only way we experience material abundance on the earth. The patriarch of the family is sitting in a cloak covered in depictions of fruit on the vine and magic sigils for prosperity. It’s almost as if he has done his magic on the material plane to ensure his family is taken care of well after he is gone. The gra...

The nine of disks or pentacles is one of my favorite suit cards, besides the nine of cups. Though unlike the nine of cups, one can get a very clear idea of what this card means simply by looking at its details and the picture of abundance it creates. We see a woman in beautifully extravagant flowing robes, and a custom fitted hat, standing in a garden overflowing with an abundance of disks and crops, holding a falcon. Her had is covered in a thick leather glove, and the falcon has blinders on, indicating this woman has trained the falcon. The amount of time and commitment that takes is commendable and ultimately well worth it as that falcon will do the work of keeping her garden pest free so she doesn’t have to. The falcon may even act as a messenger bird, preventing her from having to take long journeys, to get a message to someone, that would ultimately take time away from her work. As we can see, her commitment to her work, or tending her garden, has resulted in an unparalleled leve...

The eight of disks is a card that I have learned to love. It is another card from which one can infer the message quite easily just by looking at it.   We see a craftsperson sitting at their workbench, and crafting pentacles using tools of their trade. This person is outside of the city limits, alone and focused on the task at hand. Displayed in front of them are all the pentacles theyve completed, with one in progress, and one underneath the bench towards the back, presumably one that didn’t turn out as desired. He is dressed in red tights signifying material connection, while his tunic is blue signifying intuitive/spiritual connection. He has found a spiritual connection in his material work, and his dedication to his craft has filled his life with riches beyond his imagination. After all, the person making the tokens will keep a fair percentage indeed.  This card is about the joy of committing to one’s craft with passion and a deep desire to traverse through whatever diffic...