I’ve written interpretations for every card in the Wild Unknown Tarot. As the box of the deck states, there are no rights or wrongs. These are simply my perspectives on the tarot card meanings. I hope you find them useful!
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Father of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Creator’s keywords: steady, entrepreneurial
Carrie’s keywords: competent, director

Father of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown

An adult male deer looks out at his surroundings. It’s hard not to immediately notice his rainbow colored antlers. When the entire color spectrum shows up in a Wild Unknown card, it isn’t an accident. The Father of Pentacles is complete, present and multifaceted.

Black lines emanate out, drawing towards (or originating from) the black pentacle between the father’s antlers. These pulsating lines show a more dynamic energy. While the Mother of Pentacles mainly directs her energy inward (towards addressing and understanding the roots of problems), the father directs his energy outwards (he is more concerned with solutions than causes).

He is one of those rare characters who seem to be completely secure in their own worth. He stands with his head held high and a sense of pride seems to emanate from him. He would never try to hide his antlers away. He has a positive self-image (not to be confused with an overly inflated ego). He has no qualms about who he is or what he stands for.

And he has earned this healthy self-esteem. He works hard to create results. He is a competent leader; not one to just watch from afar, he wants to make a real impact on the world. He has an innate business sense. He offers support to the external world, directing others in their pursuits. But he walks his talk and works steadily to meet his own goals. Like the Mother, he is reliable and straight-forward.

King of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in General

Most decks call this card the King of Pentacles. As a court card, this card may draw your attention to an aspect of your personality, or the approach of someone else in your life. For a more detailed explanation, check out this post I wrote all about how to read court cards. 

As the culmination of the courts, the King is highly proficient in the energy of his suit. The King of Pentacles is a master of the material realm. I sometimes think of the King of Pentacles as a metaphoric CEO – someone who has a firm handle on all aspects of life. He is an expert at strategizing and coming up with plans, and is concerned with real-world results. 

In a reading…

This card can ask you to consider how the Father of Pentacles’ personality traits are playing out in your situation. Consider how consistency and reliability are being portrayed by yourself and others. If you’re facing challenges, consider what competencies you’ve developed that could be useful. Focus on solutions and step fully into your self-worth. Accentuate what you CAN do and own your abilities!

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I’ve written interpretations for every card in the Wild Unknown Tarot. As the box of the deck states, there are no rights or wrongs. These are simply my perspectives on the tarot card meanings. I hope you find them useful!
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Mother of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Creator’s keywords: domestic, loving
Carrie’s keywords: of service, capable

Mother of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown

The Mother of Pentacles is laying down, yet she is alert. A fawn is cuddled up against her, fast asleep. The fawn can rest soundly knowing that mother is there. The Mother of Pentacles is a nurturing, generous, warmhearted figure and others are comforted by her presence.

The background is hued mainly with greens and blues, colors of earthly, terrestrial receptivity. This coloring, and the single pentacle in the upper center, suggest grounded, comforting energy. The Mother of Pentacles is someone who easily understands material concerns. She catches on quickly to the subtle roots of problems and finds tangible ways to address them.

She is adept at making use of the resources available to her. Working in the material world, she is capable of creating anything she sets out to create. She might have a keen business sense, a green thumb, or artistic prowess. In whatever way she interacts with the material world, she prioritizes being of service to others and to the planet.

There’s some purple near the bottom, a color of spiritual awareness. This shows that although she is resourceful with earthly concerns, the Mother of Pentacles is also attuned with her higher awareness. She knows she is connected to all that is, and this contributes to her caring demeanor. The stable, horizontal lines show energy that is unwavering and consistent.

Queen of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in General

Most decks refer to this card as the Queen of Pentacles. As a court card, the Queen of Pentacles may represent a person, a personality trait, or a specific approach to life. For a more detailed explanation, check out this post I wrote all about how to read court cards. 

The tarot queens show a maturity as they radiate the energy of their suit from the inside out. The Queen of Pentacles is highly attuned to all matters of the material world. She leads by example, naturally sensing how to approach the material world, physicality, finances and all things tangible.

In a reading…

The Mother of Pentacles can ask you how her character traits are currently impacting your life. Are you attuned with your physical surroundings? Are you giving enough attention to the people, plants and animals in your life? Consider how much you are willing to give help and support to yourself and others.

This card can also highlight a need for trust. Are you keeping the promises you make to yourself? Are you taking tangible steps to improve your life and the world around you? You have the resources you need to move through any obstacles. If you’re having a hard time tapping into those resources, remember it is okay to turn to others for support.

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I’ve written interpretations for every card in the Wild Unknown Tarot. As the box of the deck states, there are no rights or wrongs. These are simply my perspectives on the tarot card meanings. I hope you find them useful!
Click here for a directory of all posts in my Wild Unknown series.

Son of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Creator’s keywords: loyal, determined
Carrie’s keywords: dedicated, thorough

Son of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown

The Son of Pentacles leans into the card, pressing forward slowly but surely. An orange crescent moon frames a pentacle above him. The background is dark, but lightens where he gazes.

The Son of Pentacles is not one to act with great haste or passion. He is purposeful and careful in all that he does. Once he has decided to move in a given direction, that is simply where he goes. He sticks the course and slugs through the mud to reach his goals. He doesn’t always trust easily, but if someone does earn his trust, he stands by them without fail.

On the positive side, this attention to detail can be essential. The Son of Pentacles is thorough and has unparalleled determination to finish what he starts. On the negative side, he can fall prone to tunnel vision.

Unlike the Daughter of Pentacles, who looked out with a straightforward gaze, the Son of Pentacles is looking down at his chosen path. He is so resolute in his endeavors that he may forget to look up and assess his current surroundings. He may have a difficult time with changes and flexibility.

Knight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in General

In most decks, this card is titled the Knight of Pentacles. As a court card, this card may represent an aspect of your own personality, a person in your life, or a specific approach to life. For a more detailed explanation, check out this post I wrote all about how to read court cards.

The knight/son is the metaphoric ‘teenager’ of the courts. As such, he is prone to swing between extremes as he interacts with his suit’s energy. For example, the Knight of Pentacles pays incredible attention to detail… but he may struggle to see the forest for the trees, so to speak. He is committed to his path, but may become very frustrated if things don’t go according to plan.

In a reading…

This card may ask you to consider how you’ve been approaching a given situation. It could be necessary to call upon your work ethic, your willingness to assess reality and act accordingly. If you want concrete results, you’ve got to take useful action. Just make sure you’re not obsessing with tiny details to the detriment of seeing the big picture!

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I’ve written interpretations for every card in the Wild Unknown Tarot. As the box of the deck states, there are no rights or wrongs. These are simply my perspectives on the tarot card meanings. I hope you find them useful!
Click here for a directory of all posts in my Wild Unknown series.

Daughter of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Creator’s keywords: responsible, kind
Carrie’s keywords: experimenting, trusting

Daughter of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown

A fawn stands on a hilltop, gazing out at her surroundings. A rainbow arches above her, and the dark lines below carry this effect to the card’s bottom. A single pentacle is poised in the rainbow’s center.

The fawn’s legs might still be a little shaky, but she is ready to go out and make her mark. She looks out with a sense of realistic optimism. She still has much to learn, but she also has an inherent knowing that she is well equipped to succeed.

The Daughter of Pentacles is not just a planner – she is a doer! She is eager to explore her surroundings, to consider (and create) her influence on the world. She doesn’t waste energy wishing she was further along. She accepts where she is, and makes the most of the resources at hand.

It is true that she is still young, and like the Fool may be a little naive. She hopes for the best and takes accepts things at face value. She is willing to offer a kind word and a helping hand to those who need it.

She’s not one to be reckless, but she’s also not one to overly prepare. She’s interested in the process of trial and error, observing the effects that different actions produce. She has a hands on approach in all matters.

As a court card, the Daughter of Pentacles might represent you or another person in your life. Court cards show different aspects of personality, and different approaches to life. For a more detailed explanation, check out this post I wrote all about how to read court cards.

Page of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in General

Although the Wild Unknown has chosen to call this card ‘Daughter of Pentacles,’ the most common title is ‘Page of Pentacles.’ The Page/Daughter is the onset of the courts, and as such can be thought of as a beginner, just getting the hang of the pentacles energy.

As pentacles are associated with the element of earth and the material realm, the Page of Pentacles is interested in learning more about this energy. This card has a child-like approach to interacting with the suit, and is open-minded in her approach. She is optimistic about learning new skills and interested in all that the physical world has to offer.

In a reading…

When you see a court card in a reading, it is often asking you to consider how you might embody the traits of that card. This card can ask you to accept where you are, use what you’ve got, and be resourceful. What are you currently doing that is highly effective? Keep that up! And on the other hand, where do you feel insecure? What can you do to keep building your skills and confidence?

You’ve still got a lot to learn, but you’re always gaining useful experience. Take ownership for your own progress. Keep your heart in the right place and stay willing to grow. You’ve got this!

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I’ve written interpretations for every card in the Wild Unknown Tarot. As the box of the deck states, there are no rights or wrongs. These are simply my perspectives on the tarot card meanings. I hope you find them useful!
Click here for a directory of all posts in my Wild Unknown series.

Ten of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Creator’s keywords: generosity, fulfillment
Carrie’s keywords: stability, establishment

Ten of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown

On first glance, this card appears to only contain nine pentacles. But upon closer inspection, you’ll notice the tenth pentacle resides within the center pentacle. The pentacles are arranged in a diamond pattern, not unlike the design we saw in the previous card. But this time, they are not bordered by feathers. They are open, expansive.

That center pentacle holds a particular fascination. Not only is it actually two pentacles, it is also the pinpoint of the circular rainbow energy extending throughout the card. It’s always important to note when the entire color spectrum is present in a Wild Unknown card. It highlights a sense of wholeness.

The deck creator gives “generosity” as a keyword for this card. With this in mind, it is interesting to compare the imagery on this card to the Nine of Pentacles. As we noted earlier, there’s no feather nesting the pentacles here. They are free to multiply, to give generously without restraint.

The tens represent the suit’s energy when it is taken to its natural conclusion. The pentacles energy is all about the material world, earthly matters, the body, finances, and nature. In the Ten of Pentacles, we see the picture of grace, health, and tradition in the material world.

This card speaks to the benefit of situations that have a solid foundation. Systems have been experimented with, and things have now found some order of normalcy. What is tried and true is the order of the day.

Ten of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in General

In the Waite-Smith tarot, this card shows a family gathered in a town square, an old man in a colorful robe who appears to be a grandfather figure watches over his relations. This shows a sense of structure that has been passed down among generations. You are directly effected by those who came before you, just as the next generation is directly effected by you.

The Ten of Pentacles often speaks to the positive aspects of convention. Although change can be healthy and necessary, there is also something to be said for establishing traditions that serve you well. Finding an approach that works well for you is incredibly satisfying, and this card suggests that you stick to the structures that benefit you.

In a reading…

When you see this card, it may ask you to examine your relationship with fulfillment. Are you satisfied with the current structures of your life? Are you enjoying your routines? What is your definition of success, and how does that definition match up with your current reality?

Remember that no matter how finite your current situation seems, life is still dynamic. There’s always room for change and growth. It is entirely possible to be expansive while also being stable. This card asks you to find that centered approach for yourself.

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I’ve written interpretations for every card in the Wild Unknown Tarot. As the box of the deck states, there are no rights or wrongs. These are simply my perspectives on the tarot card meanings. I hope you find them useful!
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Nine of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Creator’s keywords: happy, healthy home
Carrie’s keywords: luxury. sovereignty

Nine of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown

Four feathers overlap, forming a diamond shape. In their center, nine pentacles are carefully arranged in the shape of a smaller diamond. This card is the very picture of a comfortable, plentiful nest. Everything is where it belongs, there is a sense of purpose at work. This is no accident – it is the accumulation of the labor that has been built up throughout the suit of pentacles.

The feathers give the card a sense of composure. There’s a sort of quiet dignity at work within this card. It reminds you that there are times when your best approach is to be measured and modest. This isn’t out of self-filtering or a lack of authenticity, but rather as an exercise in self-control.

The card’s background is filled with horizontal lines. Throughout the Wild Unknown tarot, we’ve seen the significance of lines. These horizontal line generally suggest energy that is stable. Building this sense of stability has taken energy, but the effort is worth the sense of comfort that is embodied in this card.

The horizontal background lines lines are colored with red near the perimeter, which gradually fades into orange and then yellow at the center. These are the colors of grounded, earthy energy. They suggest health and vitality; as well as confidence and self-sovereignty.

This card shows the happiness that resides along the positive spectrum in the suit of pentacles. The Nine of Pentacles is sometimes traditionally associated with refinement, good taste and an enjoyment of the finer things in life. As the pentacles are invested in the material realm, this card asks you how you might feel right at home in your flesh, in your environment, in this worldly plane of existence.

It’s worth noting that you get to define for yourself what a comfortable, happy life looks like. Abundance does not have to mean millions of dollars and impeccable possessions. The Nine of Pentacles reminds you that your inner resources (as symbolized by the pentacles residing within the nest) are often even more essential to your well-being than your outer resources. 

Nine of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in General

In the Waite-Smith tarot, this card shows a human figure in a lush garden. Grapes and vines grow bountifully around her, suggesting she is tapping into all of the abundance available to her. She looks like a dignified woman, someone who pays attention to the finer things in life: delicious food, sensual music, and meaningful art. She has claimed her ability to decide for herself what makes life luxurious, she has given herself the gift of building a life that suits her taste.

A falcon is perched upon her glove hand, showing that she had devoted the time and effort necessary to earn the bird’s trust. This also symbolizes that she has a deep understanding of her own primal nature and is able to be discerning in how she manifests her more unruly energy. Again, this isn’t about repressing aspects of her nature – it’s about cultivating a healthy sense of self-control. The Nine of Pentacles reminds you that self-control is not about self-punishment, self-control can be a healthy and enjoyable art.   

In a reading…

This card can ask you to consider your current relationship with your worldly pursuits. Are you satisfied with your living situation? What are you getting from the foods you’re eating? Are you engaging in activities that make you feel vital and capable?

It may also be wise to consider your sense of sovereignty. Are you governing yourself wisely? Are you working effectively with the less savory aspects of your nature? Consider how you might refine the ways that you show up in the world.

Remember that you are (as we all are) a work in progress. Enjoy where you are now, and continuing the fine work of building a life that is just right for you.

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I’ve written interpretations for every card in the Wild Unknown Tarot. As the box of the deck states, there are no rights or wrongs. These are simply my perspectives on the tarot card meanings. I hope you find them useful!
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Eight of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Deck Creator’s keywords: craftsmanship, skill
Carrie’s keywords: dedication, productivity

Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in the Wild Unknown

An intricate, well-crafted web expands across the entirety of the card. In the Seven of Pentacles we saw the assessments being made, and in the Eight of Pentacles the actual labor is progressing. The hard-working spider who has built this web sits in the center of the card, focused on the task at hand. Four pentacles, spaced evenly and purposefully, line either side of the web.

If you are going to build a web, you need to be devoted to your craft. You need to be willing to joyfully immerse yourself in your work. For the spider, it isn’t about rushing through the process to get to an end result. It is about embracing each part of the work with dedication and attention to detail.

The Eight of Pentacles is a card of down and dirty effort. In order to take the passionate energy of the wands and the emotional energy of the cups and turn it into something real, we need to be willing to, well, do the actual WORK! This is the message of the Eight of Pentacles.

Eight of Pentacles Tarot Card Meanings in General

In the Waite-Smith tarot, this card shows a craftsperson hard at work. He is holding a chisel and concentrating on a single pentacle, while additional pentacles line the wall next to him. He is focused on the task at hand, and dedicated to getting things done.

The Eight of Pentacles shows the ways in which being mindful is not merely a mental act. This is a card of being fully present with what you are doing in this current reality, being aware of the sights, sounds and textures that surround you. This isn’t a card of simply slogging through work, it’s a card of being mindfully engaged with the process.

In a reading…

When you see this card, it is a signal to tap into your good old fashioned work ethic. The spider is not swayed by distractions, doubts or outside influences. Be like the spider – just do what you need to do without drama. If you want to build anything meaningful in your life, you need to be ceaselessly devoted to the work that it entails.

How can you deepen your craft, your practice, your awareness? What skills do you have that should be activated in your current situation? Keep learning, keep evolving, and keep doing the work you need to do.

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