My youngest child has to make a decision this week about which University he'll attend in the fall. I am trying really hard not to influence his decision, but it is frustrating me to no end that he's putting it off this long. With three adult kids in Universities across the continent, I need to start making plans for moving their things and getting them settled.

I'm trying very hard not to be a -

I had to pause writing this because I just saw some type of animal scoot past my window. It might have been a rat. I hope it was a bird. I screamed.

I digress. I'm trying very hard not to be a manipulative, overbearing Mom. (I'm also trying hard not to scream at rodents.) My kids are adults now and they can make decisions for themselves, I just wish they'd do it sooner rather than later so I can figure out the rest of our lives. Working this all out also reminds me that I'll miss them and I'll be an empty nester very soon, which makes me very sad.

I am very much the reversed Queen of Pentacles right now. I'm going to eat some cake and call my therapist.

Update: It was a squirrel. Whew, that's fine. Sorry I screamed, squirrel. I am the reversed Queen and I'm freaking out.

Upright, the Queen of Pentacles is a nurturing parent who is down-to-Earth, approachable, practical, and successful in business and at home.

Reversed, the queen is self-centered, smothering, possessive, manipulative, or is an otherwise bad mother.
 
Questions answered by the reversed Queen of Pentacles:
Who? A cruel woman 
What? Troubles in business or relationships
Where? Your physical environment
When? Mid December to early January; When a manipulator arrives
Why? “What you feed will flourish. What you neglect will die.” ~Unknown
Yes or No? No

The Reversed Queen of Pentacles as:
…an action?

• Watch for difficult relationships
• Spend time in nature
• Seek help

 
…a place in your house?

• Mother’s room

 
…a place in your city?

• The ER
• The Boss or Principal’s office
• A creditor
• A wealthy neighborhood

 
…a place in the world?

• China
• Russia
• Poland
• Laos

…something to eat?

• Popsicle
• Egg in the hole
• Leftover cake

…something to clean?

• Mother’s space or room
• A giant mess

 
…where to find the missing item?

• Buried under important items

 
…a color? Orange, black
 
…a movie theme? Smothering, a difficult woman

• The Meddler
• The Guilt Trip
• Florence Foster Jenkins

 
…a new career?

• Web developer
• Realtor

• Preschool teacher
• Grandmother

Queen of Pentacles reversed
Before any card: A gross misunderstanding about (card)
After any card: A difficult woman; a manipulator

Did you know that most of the Tarot Cards have a matching Rune?  The reversed Queen is akin to the reversed Berkano rune. For more on practical Rune divination, read Applied Runes!

The Queen of Pentacles, much like the Empress in the Major Arcana, is a nurturing parent. The difference between the Queen and Empress, however, is that this queen is often a genuine human being and not an unwavering major life event that the Empress is.

This Queen is down-to-Earth, approachable, practical, and successful in business and at home. Seek out the Queen of Pentacles in your life for financial or business help.

Questions answered by Queen of Pentacles:
Who? A mother or parent; a down-to-earth businessperson 
What? A new baby; a startup business
Where? At home
When? Mid December to early January; When you get back home
Why? Making practical decisions will lead to slow and steady gains
Yes or No? Definitely, yes
 
Queen of Pentacles
Before any card: Take care of practical matters surrounding (card)
After any card: The Earth, nourishment, Mom

The Queen of Pentacles as:
...an action?

• Organize assets
• Streamline your business plan
• Get a business license
• Take care of the Earth

...a place in your house?

• A nurturing area, such as a kitchen or baby's room

 
...a place in your city?

• A female-owned business
• The hospital
• The supermarket
• The botanical gardens
• The Zoo

 
...a place in the world?

• Scandinavia
• Western Europe
• Australia & New Zealand

...something to eat?

• Truffles
• Rose petals
• Food your Mom made

...something to clean?

• The kitchen
• The baby's room

 
...where to find the missing item?

• With Mom or the baby

 
...a color? Green, red, yellow
 
...a movie theme? Nurturing, resourceful

• Waitress (Musical)
• Joy
• Sunshine Cleaning

 
...a new career?

• Businesswoman or manager
• Maid, cook, or private serviceperson
• Veterinarian or zoologist
• Mom

Queen of Pentacles combinations
With Hanged Man: A sacrifice must be made in order to find financial security.
With Five of Wands: A conflict arises between the nurturer and someone else. Rise above it by providing more love.
With Two of Cups: A partnership leads to success at home and business; A romance leads to a baby.
With Knight of Swords: An impulsive person meets a practical one.
With Ace of Pentacles: An opportunity arrives to use your logical and practical mind.