A Place which is Safe and Warm

In somewhat of a strange co-incidence, I have drawn the Knight of Pentacles today. As already mentioned, I drew the 3 of Wands last Thursday, and then again yesterday. And now, after drawing the Knight of Pentacles last Friday, I have pulled it today. So the end of this week looks exactly the same as the last, in terms of cards drawn. At the very least, it does accurately describe the similarity of one week to another in my current situation.

In a reading I did the other night about moving house, this card came up as something which influences the situation. Because of the financial market, people are behaving a little more cautiously than they might have before, which could be why it is taking us so long to sell. As you may remember, in last Friday's draw, it suggested slow (even if reliable) movement. This card tells us that things are on the move, but each step forward is considered and planned, rather than rushed into carelessly. I think this caution matches the interest of house buyers at the moment. So how does the card affect me today?

I am always quite pleased to see this card. The sturdy horse is grounded and stable and I know that his rider is planning for the future, one step at a time. This card also reminds me of the man I am in a relationship with. He is strong and capable, and I feel secure when with him, so when I look at the strength in the powerful horse, it is my boyfriend I think of. He will come and stay tonight, as he does on most weekends. We are in the process of making a few social plans. Our choices need to be influenced by our finances, so rather than saying yes to everything we have been asked to do, we are weighing up the opportunities sensibly, as this knight would.

For today, I am happy with the Knight of Pentacles. He reminds me to look to the future, rather than just the moment, and take things steadily. As an influence on this Friday, the knight does not offer the most dramatic of adventures, put he does lay me down in a place which is safe and warm.

Illustration from The Mythic Tarot by Tricia Newell