I think that the entire Pentacle family is thinking about new and ingenious ways to create prosperity and about ways they might be able to assist others

The King of Pentacles is respected for his dependability.  He is not given to making promises that he can't keep, therefore is word is more valuable than gold.  

He works his way out of seemingly impossible situations and is incredibly self sufficient.  People would think that because of everything he accomplishes for himself that he wouldn't find the time to help others, but he does.  He never fails to encourage and help others in all ways.


The Queen of Pentacles is very down to earth and honest, and doesn't have time for putting on airs or game playing.  She's close to nature, resourceful, and above all loyal.


The Knight of Pentacles on a good day is hardworking and often a perfectionist.  Being realistic can be a good thing, but he is so realistic that he doesn't take the time to dream.  Playtime doesn't get the project at hand finished, so it's a major waste of time.  This one will NOT be considered the life of the party.


The Page of Pentacles, like the rest of the Pentacle family is loyal, hard working, and prosperous.  This page is the practical sort and sets out vigorously to plan and achieve goals, but loves life and it doesn't forget to take time out to enjoy it.

Hi Sabra
I am a bit confused the contradiction in your depiction of the King of Pentacles. Can he keep his promises or not? I feel you say he is not well known for keeping his word and, therefore, does not make him dependable.....
sorry, perhaps I am not catching something here?
cedars

Hi Cedars,

It's a typo - I feel that he IS known for keeping his word.  Thanks for pointing that out.  

- Page: "I wonder... If I plant this seed, what will it grow into?"

- Knight: "These fields will give much profit if the land is rightly worked. I am not afraid of hard work: I want my family to be proud of me".

- Queen: "My, how time goes by... I remember when the boys were still babies, when this whole garden was but a few seedlings, when we were young and inexperienced. We have come a long way, have we not?".

- King: "My family, my castle, my grounds... what more could a man want to be thankful? Plant the right seeds, work them, water them with your own sweat: there is no greater satisfaction than seeing them grow and letting them feed you in time. All in good time...".


This family does not seem too talkative or given to showy affection. They each go about their own business, but still taking the others into account and knowing they can always depend on each other in case of trouble.

Whenever they turn up in a reading, I feel we are dealing with practical, down to earth people, trusty, dependable, strong and realistic. Ideal to do business with, though maybe not as companions on an adventure trip.




Robin Wood's king is like god Baccus, ready to celebrate a good harvest with plenty of libations. His queen is maternal and homey, also surrounded by growing things and... here the bunnies are easier to spot, playing on her dress. The knight is in full armor, but looks more ready for a business transaction than conquering by force. And the child seems to be wondering if this pentacle might not have dropped directly from the sun.

There is a big difference in background color: while RW is mostly yellow (standing for earth, I suppose, as in Feng Shui), Robin Wood's is mostly green, easy to identify with nature and growth, rather than gold. But their hair color is black, just as RW's.

Very interesting pictorial depictions again, Pirbid.
Once again, thanks for posting these pictures. Although the faces are a bit caricature-ish, but I get the impressions quite well and I also agree with you re the RW deck where the colours are more of sun and earth - the elements to make things grow.