Knight of Pentacles -The Good Steward

 Here is an individual who has a strong curiosity about the natural world, who loves to work and walk the good earth through forest, field and stream. He honours the earth, his home, and he feels a natural bond and kinship with the environment. He believes humans have a moral obligation to be good stewards of the earth. Understanding the interconnection between all living things, this gives him an insightful, steadfast wisdom, and an ability to live his life in a self-sustaining, self-sufficient manner.

 He would be your contemporary horse whispering farmer, that has immersed himself in learning about the principles of permaculture or organic farming, while loving all creatures big or small, be they wild or domesticated..

 The Knight of Pentacles being a very benevolent soul, loves nothing more than protecting and providing for others, and believes in sharing whatever he has to give, without any expectation in return..

 He has a deep sense of loyalty, faithfulness, and persistence to live life with the courage of his convictions, showing kindness toward everyone, which endears him to all who encounter him. This Knight is greatly respected, and loved for everything and all that he does, and for the honourable man that he is.

Hounouring  The Trees - Catherine Meyers

Page of Cups - Love Vs Ego

This Page gazes into the Golden Cup, seeing his mirror image. He is transfixed and enchanted by the beauty of his reflection. Seated on the bank of the river, he appears to be harmoniously surrounded by abundant, lush greenery, and flowers, with trees that look like they are embracing and drinking in the water, representing the spiritual realm.

Cups are connected to emotions, relationships, friendships and romance.
The Page of Cups is living in what looks like Paradise, but he does not take notice, as he is completely absorbed in looking at his own image in the cup. This Page is the young nymph Narcissus, who has fallen in love with his own reflection. He has been unaware of his own identity until now.

Trees for me, always symbolize friendship, and like the trees the roots of friendship run deep, and are all connected deep within the earth. Humans have a direct relationship with nature, which transcends into a spiritual relationship, as we are all part of the earth. It is impossible to separate ourselves from this fact, though in today's world, there exists a big disconnect, as we humans see ourselves as superior to nature. We some how believe that our primary purpose is to use, abuse, and exploit the natural world, and the good earth in whatever ways that are expedient to us.

The Page of Cups embodies the gentle beginnings of self-love, as opposed to the vain love that Narcissus represents. It is true, we are not able to love another, nor fully participate in a loving relationship, if we cannot love and accept who we are. The other extreme is about our egos being so self-absorbed, thinking we are superior, which never allows for happiness, peace of mind, or living a life in harmony with nature, where we are caring for and being good stewards of the world we live in.