Here we see a King in all his regalia. Adorned in rich robes he holds a staff with a globe on top. In his other hand is a pentacle, balanced upon his knee. He gazes downwards at it. His throne is adorned with wreaths and garlands. Etched into the chair are carvings of ram heads. Behind his foot is a […]
King of Pentacles
Ten of Pentacles
In the Ten of Pentacles we see an aged man in a rich, flowing robe, possibly royalty. He is seated in the village centre, or close to the entrance. Two dogs are at his feet. The robe is inscribed with crests, possibly family crests. On the archway above him is another crest, possibly the town or village crest while there […]
Nine of Pentacles
In the Nine of Pentacles we see a lady dressed in splendid attire. Around her are nine pentacles and she gently rests her hand on one of them. In her raised hand is a bird. She seems to be contemplating it. Surrounding her is lush vegetation, a vineyard. In the background, we glimpse the now familiar home or village.
Eight of Pentacles
In the eight of pentacles we see a man labouring with a chisel and hammer, carving pentacles. Six pentacles are stacked up along a tree trunk. He works at one pentacle while another lies finished at his feet. He sits on a bench with the pentacle he works on propped up to allow for accurate and steady carving. In the […]
Ace of Pentacles
Reaching out from the clouds, a hand holds the first of the pentacles of this suit. Just like the suit of wands and cups, the imagery of clouds represents our hope, possibilities and a future that we can only glimpse through the actions of the present. It is not a promise that all will be well, but a sign that […]