The Queen of Pentacles for Easter

Posted April 4, 2021 by Hazellie Wong in Festivals & Events, Tarot Basics / 0 Comments

Happy Easter, my loves!

I’ve recently gotten a few new decks (yayy!) and it’s been difficult to decide which decks to use (a great problem!), but I decided to go with the Cat Tarot for today’s card pull.

queen of pentacles - cat tarot — Queen of Pentacles from the Cat Tarot

I love the Queen of Pentacles for today’s card pull. Easter is a celebration of resurrection and rebirth; with loads of rabbits and eggs as a symbolism of fertility and abundance. The Queen of Pentacles also represents fertility and abundance, a very apt card for today!

Although the cards in tarot have the same general meaning across all decks, there is always something new and nuanced to learn from each individual deck and their unique depictions of the cards. I find myself constantly learning new things about each card every time a new deck finds its way into my hands. (No, it is not just my excuse to buy new decks! Lol ok, maybe it is.)

The Queen of Pentacles

In the Cat Tarot, the Queen of Pentacles is shown as a patient and very focused cat trying to get to her treat in her (very complicated) bowl. The Little White Book talks about the diligence and intelligence of the cat, and her paws-on approach to the task in front of her.

I take it to mean that with patience and diligence, you are sure to succeed in your tasks and in your goals as long as you keep your focus towards what is in front of you. It isn’t about speed or doing things in a hurry. This task requires focus and patience, steadiness and calm, which I feel is such an important reminder for us, living in our fast-paced world right now.

It is so easy to feel like we aren’t doing enough, fast enough. We aren’t productive enough, successful enough, accomplished enough, present enough, rich enough, beautiful enough, happy enough… Every time we hit a goal post, it moves further away, and we want more.

The Tortoise and the Hare

I am reminded of the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare. The Hare is obviously the quicker one, and by all reasonable accounts should be the one who wins the race. But he was also hyperactive, easily distracted, wanting to do too much too fast, and he burned himself out, decided to take a nap and forgot about the goal. The tortoise, on the other hand, was slow but steady, and focused. He just kept right on walking, putting one foot in front of the other, moving forward a little bit at a time, never taking his mind off his goal. And eventually, he got to the finish line.

I relate to the story above all too much. I was the Hare, doing too much too fast, wanting it all, and burning myself out. And now I am the Tortoise; plodding along slowly, so slowly, but constantly reminding myself of the goal, of putting one foot in front of the other, of not letting all the other Hares zooming past me make me feel intimidated or inadequate.

It’s funny how an old childhood fable can teach us such important lessons no matter our age.

It is also funny that I’m thinking of the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, where the Hare loses the race, in a post on Easter, where the Hare’s cousin, the Rabbit, features so prominently and positively. Maybe this speaks to this year’s theme of moderation.

The Importance of Moderation

It is the year 2021, a Universal Year of 5, where moderation is a huge lesson to be learned. But it is also important to remember the lessons of moderation beyond this year.

In the story of the Tortoise and the Hare, the Tortoise wins and the Hare loses. The Tortoise is portrayed as the determined hero, and the Hare as the arrogant villain. In real life, nothing is as black and white as that.

There are obviously both “good” and “bad” traits of both the Tortoise and the Hare, and it doesn’t make sense to glorify one and vilify the other. I believe that going to extremes either way would be a mistake. There are times when it makes sense to go slow and steady, and there are times when it makes sense to move quickly. Moderation is about allowing ourselves to do both, trusting our intuition to know when to work fast and when to slow down, and not feeling guilty about doing either.

There is also the symbolism of the tortoise and the hare. The hare, like the rabbit, symbolizes fertility and abundance, while the tortoise symbolizes longevity.

As a creative spirit, I love the idea of fertility and abundance in my work and creative endeavours, but I would not be content with short-lived successes that are soon forgotten. I might be happier with the longevity of a one-hit wonder that lasts forever, but while it is better than none, it is still not the ideal.

With the theme of moderation in mind, I believe that we should aim for a balance of both. We are all capable of more than one great work in our lifetimes – creations that are both brilliant and enduring.

The Queen of Pentacles inspires me to move forward with patience, focus, and diligence, and I hope she inspires you too.

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Hazellie Wong is a professional tarot diviner, numerologist, and spiritual coach. She is also the founder of MynasMoon.com and a certified Master Herbalist. She is a third-generation healer, and is passionate about helping people achieve optimum spiritual and emotional health through spiritual guidance.