Rayne Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 (edited) I’ve been re-reading some threads about the page of pentacles in the old AT forum. I wish I could comment on some of those threads, but, alas, I cannot so I’m starting this thread in the hopes of getting a discussion going. I think other than the standard meaning of a child who is serious and studious, the page of pentacles could mean someone who has received something (perhaps an offer—of a job, opportunity, friendship, love, etc) but is taking a long time to decide whether he wants it. The RWS image shows a young man holding a pentacle and looking at it with wonder, but I get the feeling he’s also deciding if he wants to keep it or set it down. Like he’s looking at it long and hard, weighing the pros and cons. Given this is the suit of pentacles, he’s careful and meticulous in his decision-making process, which is why it’s likely to take a long time. Also, pentacles are slow. Thoughts? Edited December 25, 2025 by Rayne Added an extra thought.
dancing_moon Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 I don't see why not. "Reflexion" is certainly one of its meanings - yet another one of Waite's nods at Etteilla, reflexion and meditation being part of the card's "studies/apprenticeship" aspect. And Pentacles are indeed slow, so whoever is shown as a Page of Pentacles will probably take their time to study the offer thoroughly. Having said that, because all Pages are often news/messengers, Page of Pentacles is more likely to be the offerer than the "offeree" - in fact, he can even signify the offer itself. Just some thoughts.
Misterei Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 16 hours ago, Rayne said: other than the standard meaning of a child who is serious and studious, the page of pentacles could mean someone who has received something (perhaps an offer—of a job, opportunity, friendship, love, etc) but is taking a long time to decide whether he wants it. ..., pentacles are slow. Thoughts? I agree pentacles are slow--but I don't use pages as timing cards. For example seeing page pents as someone taking a long time to consider a love message would confuse me. I see page cups as a love message and look to other cards to note the timing of it. Whereas page pents would be a message a about money or health. I would only take page pents to be a love message if the love interest is at work [if that makes sense]. Vis a vis taking time to consider something--to me page pents can suggest someone who is studying-up on something or who needs to study and gain more knowledge to make a decision.
Rayne Posted December 26, 2025 Author Posted December 26, 2025 I’m not so much talking about a message (although, yes, pages can be messages). I’m talking about the page of pentacles signifying someone who is considering an offer, trying to decide if they should take it. Someone in the AT forum said they saw the page as taking the pentacle from the giant hand in the Ace. He’s not quite sure whether to take it or what to do with it. He’s staring at it in wonder, trying to figure out what to do. Not sure if this resonates with anyone, or if I’m just making things up here.
Raggydoll Posted December 27, 2025 Posted December 27, 2025 In my experience, the Page is considering how to best care for his pentacle and how he might invest it so he can generate some more. I do not see him as potentially rejecting the pentacle. The Pentacle suit is at the core of his being, so unless the Page is reversed, he would not be inclined to reject his core energy. And as you said, his facial expression is full of wonder, not of "hmm... not sure I really want this thing". Also, the theme of potentially rejecting a gift would most often be a two card combination for me, at least if it is represented by the pentacle suit. For instance, if we had the Ace of Pentacles followed by a card that indicates indecision and choices, and/or if we had reversals of similar cards.
Misterei Posted December 28, 2025 Posted December 28, 2025 On 12/25/2025 at 5:30 PM, Rayne said: ... the page of pentacles signifying someone who is considering an offer, trying to decide if they should take it. ... I suppose I see it similar but not exactly this way. Not as accepting or rejecting per se For me, as a student's card page pents needs to learn more about the situation. To study it. This page may need more education or information. On 12/27/2025 at 3:06 AM, Raggydoll said: In my experience, the Page is considering how to best care for his pentacle and how he might invest it so he can generate some more. ... Yes, this fits in with my reading of study or needing to learn about something. But honestly 85% of the time page of pents is either a message about money or message about health. Or, in family readings, the client's child. In some business readings [maybe 15% of the time] s/he can advise--you need to learn more about this situation. Educate yourself about some aspect of it. Get more training or start a training programme.
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