Decan Ruler (Saturn): Those born with Saturn in this placement are confronted with the inherent vulnerabilities of material existence. Yet this awareness of potential hardship is a profound form of foresight, enabling these individuals to anticipate challenges and safeguard themselves against disasters. The destructive forces that pervade this decan give rise to the virtues of wisdom and patience.  Saturn’s presence in this decan imparts a vital lesson in humility before the forces of nature. This humility is essential, as many of the trials foretold arise from acts of hubris. There is a willingness to prepare for unforeseen challenges and an ability to invoke greater power to correct mistakes or heal damage. 

Decan (Taurus): The third decan of Taurus is a place of hardship, destruction, and toil. In the first decan of Taurus, ambitious plans are made, and in the second, success was realized; however, the third decan brings a clash with destructive forces that thwart completion. This decan illustrates those that are subject to external forces and hubris, and leading to their subsequent destitution as floods, droughts, and pests devastate what has been carefully cultivated. Much like crops are at the mercy of nature’s whims, individuals must navigate the destructive forces that shape their destinies. This decan represents the capacity to guard against misfortune and the process of remediation for any unfortunate event. 

7: Sevens represent perseverance in the world of the element.

Tree of Life (Netzach in Assiah): The Seven of Pentacles corresponds to Netzach in Assiah. In the material world, Netzach is the perseverance of resources.

Sephira (Netzach): All sevens deal with creative imagination from feelings and instincts, and correspond to the seventh sephira, Netzach, which is commonly referred to by Qabalists as “Victory.” Netzach is associated with Venus. Venus represents the creative imagination that manifests through the arts, including music, painting, poetry, and other forms of creative expression. The Venus archetype cultivates relationships, enhancing our aesthetic appreciation and fostering deeper, more meaningful connections with others. 

World (Assiah): All Pentacles correspond to the last of the four worlds, Assiah (“The World of Action”), which is also called the material world. The element that is associated with the World of Assiah is earth.

The Story of Earth: The element of earth, traditionally symbolized by the suit of pentacles in the Tarot system, exhibits an intrinsic association with the physical resources and the material realm. Earth is the heaviest and most stable of the four classical elements that constitute the foundational components of the manifest world. In stark contrast to fire, earth is the least dynamic element, yet paradoxically, it is also the most enduring and long-lasting in its manifestation within the physical plane. Earth symbolizes stability, grounding, and an inherent sense of solidity and permanence. The narratives and stories aligned with the earth element revolve thematically around the cultivation, acquisition, and harvesting of tangible resources from the physical world.

Time of Year: May 10/11 – May 20/21

Zodiacal Longitude: 20°00’–29°59’ Taurus

Color (Hex Code): #006400