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Keywords: Cruelty, perversity, barbarity, evil Writing Prompts Write about: • a lawyer • a legislator • a politician • a tyrant • a surgeon THE ACE OF PENTACLES is the first card in the suit of pentacles, the suit that corresponds to the ancient element of earth. It's the embodiment of physical existence. It also promises a world of possibilities, ranging from new beginnings on the material plane to an accumulation of spiritual treasures. Key Symbols Mint Condition. All of the aces represent new beginnings; the Ace of Pentacles symbolizes a fresh start on a physical level. The aces also symbolize gifts. In this case, wealth and good health are yours for the taking. Real Estate. The Ace of Pentacles is a practical card. No other card is as grounded or down-to-earth-because the Ace of Pentacles is earth itself. The card sometimes heralds a new life-which could be the birth of a baby, or simply a new lease on life through better health and a more optimistic attitude. Because pentacles represent money, the Ace could also symbolize the start of a new career, a raise, a promotion, or a rewarding investment. And because pentacles correspond to the physical world, the Ace could even suggest the acquisition of land or a new home. There is nothing more tangible than real estate; it's an investment that's grounded in real property, as opposed to paper money, stock certificates, or bonds, which have no value in and of themselves. It's not always a physical symbol, either: the Ace of Pentacles can also describe treasured ideals and spiritual values. A Garden of Earthly Delights. The garden shown in the card symbolizes rest and reflection, order over chaos, and refuge, and the wall around the garden represents safety and protection. Circles of Meaning. The design on the pentacle is a Pythagorean symbol. The star symbolizes the five senses, while the circle represents the spirit that unites them. The pentacle in the card is the same sort of orb that emperors and kings once held as symbols of their reign. Vaporous Matter. The clouds symbolize higher thought and a separation between the worlds. Historical Significance. In The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, Arthur Edward Waite called the Ace of Pentacles the most favorable card in the deck because it symbolizes wealth and abundance on many levels. The card sometimes suggests that people will have the resources they need to pursue their dreams and manifest their spiritual, emotional, and intellectual ideals. The Ace of Pentacles also portends physical pleasure, comfort, and luxury.

Cruelty, perversity, barbarity, evil Writing Prompts Write about: • a lawyer • a legislator • a politician • a tyrant • a surgeon THE ACE OF PENTACLES is the first card in the suit of pentacles, the s

Upright

Keywords: Judgment, power, command, authority, law | Waite: Departure, absence, flight, emigration. A dark young man, friendly. Change of residence.

Judgment, power, command, authority, law

Upright

Keywords: the airy aspect of air; intuition, creative thinking; cutting through all entanglements; becoming free of limited ideas and models; clear perception

Free yourself from whatever limits your mind and spirit. But be sure you express your ideas and plans in ways that other people will understand. Accept their opinions humbly. Your thinking may be way ahead of its time, but you can adjust to make your vision workable in the present without sacrificing anything!