How I Started Messing Around with the Queen of Pentacles Symbol

Honestly? I saw that fancy coin symbol for the Queen of Pentacles a bunch in my deck’s guidebook, but I kinda just glossed over it. Figured it was decoration or something super complex I didn’t need. But this week, I thought, why not actually try using it instead of just looking pretty on the card? So I grabbed my trusty Rider-Waite deck, found the Queen of Pentacles card, and really stared at that symbol underneath her throne.

First thing I did was dumb simple: I traced it. Yep, just took my finger and traced the lines right on the card image. Star at the top, then down, that little circle bit, and then the cross-looking part at the bottom. Felt a bit weird, like I was doodling during class, but it helped me see how it was put together. Way less scary than just staring at it.

Then, I got myself a cheap notebook – didn’t want to waste the nice one – and just started doodling the Queen of Pentacles symbol over and over. Seriously, pages of just this one squiggle. Some looked decent, most looked like my cat walked on the page. But slowly, without really thinking hard about it, my hand remembered the moves:

• Star point up top? Check.
• Downstroke to the circle? Okay, got it.
• Circle connection? A bit wobbly, but there.
• Finish with the cross base? Managed it.

Felt less like an alien language after that.

What Happened When I Actually Used It in a Reading

Alright, felt brave enough. Did a simple three-card spread for myself about managing my home garden (fitting for the Queen of Pentacles, right?). Asked something like: “What energy do I need to focus on for my plants?” Pulled cards like usual. But before I even looked at the meanings, I closed my eyes, pictured that Queen of Pentacles symbol in my mind, and kinda tried to feel what it represented – practical stuff, nurturing, feeling grounded, getting hands dirty, making things grow. Just kept that vibe floating in my head for a sec.

Then I looked at the cards. Nothing super revolutionary, a Seven of Pentacles (waiting for results) and a Six of Wands (small successes). But here’s the weird part: instead of the Seven feeling frustrating (waiting? ugh!), I immediately saw it through that Queen energy. Like, waiting is part of nurturing. It’s not just about doing busywork; it’s knowing when to pause and let things be, trusting the work you put in. The Six of Wands suddenly felt like celebrating the small, daily acts of care, not some big, loud party. It kinda softened the message and made it way more down-to-earth. That connection wouldn’t have popped up as fast if I hadn’t just shoved that Queen symbol vibe into the mix first.

Where I’m At Now & Tips If You Want to Try

So yeah, I’m sold on using these little glyphs now, especially this Queen of Pentacles one. It’s not magic, but it’s a powerful little shortcut for your brain. Here’s basically how I do it now, super practical:

• Quick Trace/Doodle: Before a reading, I grab my deck, find the Queen of Pentacles, and just quickly trace her glyph with my finger. Takes 5 seconds. Or scribble it on scratch paper.
• Simple Mantra Vibes: While I trace/doodle, I just mutter stuff like “grounded energy,” “practical care,” “nurturing the real stuff.” Simple words connected to her core meaning.
• Hold That Feeling: I keep that grounded, caring, practical feeling in mind as I shuffle and pull cards. It’s like setting a filter.
• Apply the Filter: When interpreting cards related to Pentacles, home, work, or even challenging cards like say, the Five of Pentacles (scarcity worries), I ask: “How does this look through the Queen’s eyes? Where’s the practical care needed? How can I nurture a solution here?”

It’s become my favorite trick for Pentacle stuff, especially when I’m feeling scattered or the cards seem stuck. It brings everything back to basics: What needs tending? What practical step is needed right now? What resource is available?

Don’t overthink it! Just trace it, scribble it, feel the core vibe for a second before diving into the cards. That Queen of Pentacles symbol might look fancy, but using it? Turns out it’s seriously down-to-earth.