Queen of Pentacles Reversed

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!