The Hostess with the Mostest

I always knew who I was going to use as a subject for the Queen of Pentacles (even if there have been a few strong contenders for her crown). Through many readings, I always associated this young woman with the suit of wands, but as time has moved on, I see that it is the earthy queen she resembles the most right now.

Picture our queen standing in her home. She is dressed well. Her clothes are luxurious, accessorised, and fit her like a glove. She is expecting visitors for a small dinner party and you can smell the food she has prepared cooking in her kitchen. Her children are asleep in bed and while she waits for her guests, she samples just one more chocolate from the expensively wrapped box.

This portrait of the queen fits the card's model, Laura, very well. She is the friend who has been in my life for the longest length of time. Laura is grounded very firmly on the material plane. Even though she might not identify herself as financially savvy, she has always been a hard worker and has always been able to support herself and her family - whether there was a partner in her life or not. This said, her decisions are considered carefully and her effort is invested straight into the lives of those she cares for and loves. She is the homemaker, the business-woman and a mother, all rolled into one. If you want a realistic piece of advice, you'd better get yourself over here.

The Queen of Pentacles understands practicality, but she also has a good grasp of luxury too. Even though she would never leave one of her children without, she is tempted by all that glitters. This lady has taste and you will see it's markings in her clothing, interests, the walls of her home, and the food she lays on her table. Physical desires need to be met, but this stretches further than the kind of tea she puts in her pot. Members of the suit of Pentacles have a strong connection to their bodies. They are sensual and enjoy physical contact. This can make them very good lovers. Like fine wine, they appreciate good sex and give their all to a partner whom they care about.

With so many strings to her bow, they don't call this queen the hostess with the mostest for nothing!