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

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.

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. 

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!
Click here for a directory of all posts in my Wild Unknown series.

Mother of Pentacles :: Wild Unknown Tarot
Creator’s keywords: domestic, loving
Carrie’s keywords: of service, capable

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.

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.

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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