Completion – We Don't Fuck with Soft Bitches

King of Pentacles

A story by Calista Moon on August 22, 2023.

Hello, hello, my darlings! We made it! The final card of this suit! The King of Pentacles, like the other Kings in tarot, represents a sense of mastery over a domain. Being Pentacles, this King in particular is closely tied to wealth, business, and security.

Upright, The King of Pentacles is an indicator that you are at the final fulfillment of a business venture or investment. You have worked hard to map out your business plan, and have translated that vision into something tangible, and often very lucrative! You can enjoy all that you have accomplished and the success you have created. He also knows when to share wealth and that abundance can come in more forms than money. He provides others with advice, guidance, and wisdom in financial or work related matters.

The flip side of this King asks you to assess your relationship with money and wealth. You may not be managing your wealth well. Are you treating your money with respect, or do you need to draw upon your self-discipline so you can save for the future while still enjoying the fruits of your labor? Are you putting too much importance on money, placing it before everything and everyone else? If these resonate, step back for a moment and look at the impact your obsession with wealth and status is having on your relationships and well-being. It can also represent someone who is very stubborn and rigid in their approach. Being grounded is a good thing, but give yourself permission every now and then to break free and do something different.

In the consumerist world we live in today, it can be hard to balance the actual worth of wealth with the perceived worth of wealth. That’s just another reason I find the tarot to be an invaluable tool to help stay aligned with my Highest Good. I hope these deep dives can help you use it to your advantage as well, and thank you for sharing in this journey with me, my darlings. Next week, we’ll delve into the next suit in the Minor Arcana: Wands. Until then!

The World is Your Oyster

A story by Calista Moon on June 14, 2022.

Hello, hello, my darlings! What a journey we’ve been on together, making our way through the Major Arcana of the tarot. I’ll be taking a break from Tarot Tuesday while I sort out how to best attack the Minor Arcana; Pentacles, Wands, Swords, and Cups. Hopefully it won’t be too long of a break, and I intend to keep writing about our new moon and full moon movements in the interim. Now if you remember way back in January when I posted the first of these, we looked at The Fool, the beginning of a journey. Today we look at the twenty-first and final card of the Major Arcana; The World, completion and accomplishment.

Upright, The World is a sign that you are reveling in a sense of closure and fulfillment. Everything has come together despite the obstacles, and you are in the right place, doing the right thing, achieving what you set out to. You’ve worked HARD to get to this point. You’ve had trials and triumphs, and this card is asking you to bask in the joy and glow of having brought your goals to life! Celebrate your success and don’t rush into the next big project just yet. Enjoy it. Look at how far you’ve come, how much you’ve grown, and everything you’ve learned! If this doesn’t resonate, or you feel there are still loose ends to tie up, do so. Then you will be able to relax and beam over what you’ve created. If it still doesn’t ring true, try widening your scope. The World can very literally refer to travel or global understanding. Maybe now is the time to find a new appreciation for cultures from around the world.

When the World arrives reversed, it can represent your wanting to complete a big goal, but you’re taking short cuts to get there. If you don’t take all the necessary steps, the outcome will not go as planned. Or perhaps you’re right at the finish line of your journey, but for whatever reason you have lost focus and are dawdling instead of doing the work needed to bring this idea to the end of the road. Take some time to reconnect with why you started this project in the first place. Remember how much you wanted this thing to come into being, then get yourself to the finish line. Of course these delays could be external as well. You could be missing an integral part of the project or perhaps you’re looking for closure on a personal issue. Take the time to recognize if there are other parts holding you back that need to be let go of or creatively redesigned. Don’t be afraid to set a new goal if need be. As long as you stay committed to making the progress, you will get there.

If the Fool was about beginnings, The World is about endings. It’s not uncommon to see the two together in a reading, as every end is also a new beginning. Just remember to take some time to appreciate where you are, where you were, and how far you’ve come. Thank you for sticking with me through this first journey! I’ll see you all at some undefined point in the future, my darlings!