Magician→Person
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
Pentacles
Pentacles, a suit within the Tarot, are associated with the element of Earth and represent material wealth, stability, and practical matters. This suit is one of the four suits in Tarot cards, often symbolizing tangible resources and grounded values, aligning closely with real-world currency and valuable possessions. In the context of court cards, pentacles are linked to individuals with dark hair, dark eyes, and a swarthy complexion, suggesting a grounding and earthy presence. Thus, the suit of pentacles encapsulates both the tangible aspects of life and the inherent worth derived from practical matters and material wealth.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
LibertyConcept
Pentacles can symbolize liberty and freedom, indicating a clear relationship.> Liberty is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
StrengthRitual
Pentacles can symbolize strength and power, indicating a clear relationship.> Strength is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
SecurityConcept
Pentacles can provide security and stability, indicating a clear relationship.> Security is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
ClubsRitual
Pentacles correspond to clubs, symbolizing the element of Earth and material wealth
RectitudeConcept
Pentacles can symbolize rectitude and uprightness, indicating a clear relationship.> Rectitude is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
UtilityConcept
Pentacles can symbolize utility and practicality, indicating a clear relationship.> Utility is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
ResponsibilityConcept
Pentacles can symbolize responsibility and duty, indicating a clear relationship.> Responsibility is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
InterestConcept
Pentacles can symbolize interest and engagement, indicating a clear relationship.> Interest is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
Ancient LiteratureConcept
Ancient literature is the primary knowledge source for the symbolism associated with pentacles
TravelConcept
Pentacles may represent preparations or plans for travel, indicating a journey with fortune
WingsSubstance
Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent
Fire→Substance
Fire is associated with the suit of Pentacles, as both represent transformation and practical matters in different contexts.
Significator→Concept
Pentacles are the Significator for very dark brown or black hair, dark eyes, and a sallow or swarthy complexion in the court cards
Wands→Concept
Pentacles, like wands, are symbolic representations in the context of magical practice, sharing a concept of higher thought and mental processes.
King→Person
Pentacles may represent the authority or power of the king in the layout
BusinessConcept
Pentacles are associated with business and practical matters, indicating a clear relationship.
Page Of PentaclesConcept
The Page of Pentacles is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
Queen Of PentaclesConcept
The Queen of Pentacles is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
King Of PentaclesConcept
The King of Pentacles is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
Knight Of PentaclesLineage
The Knight of Pentacles is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
WaldurPerson
This relationship indicates that Waldur might be a misprint or an error in the text.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & Tarot
The Tarot includes The Magician card which signifies an initiate or an occultist on the wise path of higher consciousness
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & Kabalah
Magicians need the knowledge of Kabalah to properly guide and explain the phenomena of science and magic, making the relationship strong as the magician cannot fully practice without access to kabalistic knowledge. The magician's practice and understanding depend on Kabalah, making the relationship strong.
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & Moon
The Magician and The Moon are indirectly related in a narrative sense; the Magician's magic symbolizes understanding, while The Moon card represents misunderstanding and delusion
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & Bewitchment
Magicians practice bewitchments
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & Great Work
The Great Work is a concept that true magicians achieve, representing the culmination of their knowledge and power. It is a goal that they strive for, and those who reach it are seen as true adepts.
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & High Priestess
Both the Magician and the High Priestess represent key concepts in the moral thesis of the Major Trumps, suggesting a sequence in the spiritual journey.
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & Eliphas Levi
Eliphas Levi is an author whose works extensively cover the magical regalia and rituals performed by magicians. Levi, through his writings, provides detailed descriptions of the attire and ceremonial practices employed by magicians, offering insights into the mystical and symbolic aspects of their practices.
I. Pentacles & Wings
Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent
II. Wings & C.r.c.
C.R.C., one of the "artists" with a heavy ladder, did not receive wings for the ritual.
I. Pentacles & Magician
Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card
II. Magician & Chariot
The Chariot and Magician are both drivers of the process of life, representing the interplay of forces and the embodiment of good and evil.
I. Pentacles & Liberty
Pentacles can symbolize liberty and freedom, indicating a clear relationship.> Liberty is associated with the suit of Pentacles, indicating a clear relationship.
II. Liberty & Angel
Liberty's concept is pivotal to the existence of angels, driving their actions and the creation of the universe. Angles demonstrate the concept of liberty through their struggle for independence and their role in the universe's balance.