Upright keywords
Focused, Eye on the prize, Fascination, Business hunch
Reversed keywords
Unaware, Lesson learned, Not coming to fruition
As the old saying goes
Make hay while the sun shines.
Element
Earth
Page of Pentacles description
The Page of Pentacles is gazing intently at his golden coin, holding it up to catch the sunlight. In tarot, Pentacles usually represent manifestation of an idea into reality. The are the element of earth. They are often associated with money and material possessions. He (or she) is totally immersed in the vision of this Pentacle. His hat and red sash on the brim form a question mark. What should I do? The blue mountain represent receptivity and spiritual attainment. The small grove of trees in an open field are the start of civilization and manifestation at work. He’s establishing order and protection. The plowed fields down below represent the work that will need to happen next, when he comes down from this dreamy, ideation stage.
Upright meaning
You are in the initial stages of an idea, promotion, or venture that will that will pay off in the future. The Page of Pentacles comes when you are focused on learning new skills and developing something new! There is still much work to be done to bring it to fruition, but you are dazzling in the early stages of infatuation. This is a welcome fresh start, the potential to turn a hobby into a career, a new investment, a promotion, a learning opportunity, etc. Approach this chapter with fascination and interest, but be aware of your surroundings. Eventually you will need to exit the dream phase and enter a phase of action and hard work to make the dream come true. These are the first stages of a growing awareness of the value of things that help us exist in this reality – money, health, stability, legacy – and your power to manifest these things for yourself.
Reversed meaning
When reversed, the Page of Pentacles is a sign that you’re not paying attention to something that is right in front of you. Perhaps an idea, and investment, or a negotiation fell through. What did you learn from this experience? This can also be a sign that you’re just not ready to share your golden coin with the world just yet. You’re mulling it over, imagining how it would look and feel. Or perhaps you’re putting it all out there, but you’re growing tired of the work and effort it takes to make it happen! It would serve you well to take a step back and rest. When you return, things will be clearer. and your efforts can be more aligned.
Page of Pentacles quote
“Every now and then a man’s mind is stretched by a new idea or sensation, and never shrinks back to its former dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes
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