Card meanings: The Realm of Coins
The realm of the body, health, external resources, possessions, wealth, manifestation, practicality.
Element: Earth
Zodiac: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Symbol: Vines
Magicians Charm: The skull pendant
Introductory poem by Fausta Joly
“Gold, silver and copper
Ore from the earth
Tokens of appreciation
Exchange of revelations
The skilled merchant knows their trade
Doesn’t let the value fade.
As we traverse from one to 10
1 to 10
1 to ten
I to x
How can you build on your foundation
With the aim of most abundance?
What will your legacy be?”
Ace of Coins
The Ace of Coins is a secret garden, waiting to be unlocked and claimed. When opportunities to manifest your purpose arise, take it! You win some and you lose some - but it forms a training ground for your development. Don’t worry too much about the long term investments. It may be a good time to discover your skills and preferences by trying several new things with less commitment.
2 of Coins
While juggling your commitments, it's vital to find a healthy flow to make it sustainable. Find efficiencies and take care of yourself and others to keep things moving like clockwork. The importance of being aligned with your heart and spirit is often overlooked. You may be balancing your commitments smoothly. But without passion, you won't feel the rewards. Find ways to tie your passion into what you do, or even consider shifting your energies to something more fulfilling.
3 of Coins
You don't have to the investor, manager and the artist to make things happen. This card prompts you to evaluate what you can and can't bring to a project. Where you lack, who can you consult, commission or strike a deal with? In the spirit of collaboration, take an interest in other people’s work, always respecting their values and the worth of their contribution. Likewise, don’t let others devalue yours!
4 of Coins
This card represents the unused resources or talents you’re sitting on. Perhaps you have worked hard to save your earnings or build experience. Maybe you've received a gift or possess a talent... Either way, it's prudent to protect what you have. It may be time to take action or plan how to invest them into something bigger and better! It's wise to not be reckless, but it's a waste to have no purpose. Be wary of bad investments or places your talents will be unappreciated.
5 of Coins
This is loss at the expense of another’s gain. Pearls snatched from the hands of those who need them more. Pearls accumulated to flaunt wealth or power, void of meaningful purpose. There's a lack of generosity, either with yourself or others. How can a healthier balance be achieved? Consider who or what you contribute to and how you can champion justice. If you've been short-changed, find justice in being a force for good in your own dealings with others.
6 of Coins
Generosity sparks a cycle of prosperity. Even when it’s not reciprocated, charity puts goodness into the world around you. If you are able, be generous to those in need or to causes you care about. You'll be remembered for it. Giving doesn't always need to be financial. Volunteering time or finding ways to give back while conducting your own business will help bring a balance of wealth. Find inspiration by appreciating the ways you benefit from collective wealth.
7 of Coins
If you've been working hard to reach your goals, take a pause to appreciate how far you have come. It may be the last quiet moment before the results of your labour really come to fruition. Take stock of the direction, making sure the upcoming results are aligned with what you originally intended. Be wary of other influences at this critical time. Glean fresh motivation and energy from your progress and keep yourself nourished for the work left to complete.
8 of Coins
Practice makes perfect. Repetition can be tiresome, but it refines your skills. Not only will you become more efficient and accurate, you can also delve deeper into your craft. Perhaps speed is necessary, but developing your own unique touch is priceless. If you're feeling like a small cog in a bigger machine, there may be other ways to be noticed by exceeding expectations. Deal with demands with creativity, adding your own twist.
9 of Coins
Self sufficiency is one of the keys to freedom. Providing for yourself requires self respect. You are worthy of success, pleasure and to enjoy the fruits of your work - so be inspired to not depend on others. Although you are worthy, you are not entitled. All you have and enjoy is a temporary blessing and contrasts with the poverty of another person. Enjoy it with the spirit of gratitude and generosity.
10 of Coins
This signifies an abundant legacy. What you manifest, accumulate and provide during your life reaches beyond yourself. This legacy is a storehouse for others, especially those you care about. Be inspired to make a difference for the future, whether that is building better cultures and structures for the next generation or providing your own children with a well of energy and confidence for their own journey. Consider sustainability in all that you do!
Apprentice of Coins
The Apprentice of Coins is budding with ideas and has all the energy to start investing them. There is no rush... find the perfect plot of fertile earth to plant yourself. Prepare to commit, weighing up what is and isn't achievable. If you are feeling unprepared or like an imposter, take courage and identify the areas you need to nurture. Reaching your personal potential in your own time is more important than proving yourself to others.
Champion of Coins
To attract a mate, the blue bowerbird gathers precious blue flowers, ribbons and plastic ephemera to build a nest. The Champion of Coins knows what they want and has paid attention to peripheral details. Be perceptive and get everything required ready and in place before you pursue what your eyes are set on. Don't be shy... flaunt your insight, build trust and prove yourself worthy.
Keeper of Coins
Like a tree, our transient body is tied into the energy cycle of earth’s ecosystem. The Keeper of Coins skilfully harnesses the temporary materials and energies that make up their body to give and take, consume and provide, labour and pleasure. Reconnect with both your physical body and your physical presence in the world. Set good intentions for your energy with gratitude.
Crown of Coins
With great riches comes great responsibility. To offset pride, the Crown of Coins wears a token of humility as a reminder of their origin. Responsible leadership, distribution of energy and wealth is a duty that requires discipline. Stay grounded and connected with your humanity and humble beginnings. Perhaps meditate, focussing on the body... sit with the energy flowing through your veins and appreciate the fragility of life.
