Decan Ruler (Moon): The Moon is exalted in Taurus and has exceptional strength in this decan. Those born with this placement often embody a rare harmony between work and leisure. They are naturally industrious and deeply appreciative, capable of nurturing diverse endeavors to maturity. Their success rarely remains just their own; generosity flows from them, enriching the lives of those they love. Individuals with this placement must resist complacency and continually seek growth. This decan highlights accumulated wealth and generosity.  

Decan (Taurus): The second decan of Taurus focuses on the execution of plans that were formulated in the first decan. While the first decan is about determining what to cultivate and what to leave fallow, the second decan centers on turning those plans into action. This decan embodies a powerful, steady, and procreative rhythm that serves as the key to achieving success in the material world. This decan, which is associated with various fertility rites and symbolism, represents immense generative power and is characterized by slow, steady, and consistent approach to work. 

6: Sixes represent purpose in the world of the element.

Tree of Life (Tiphareth in Assiah): The Six of Pentacles corresponds to Tiphareth in Assiah. In the World of Matter, Tiphareth is the purpose of resources.

Sephira (Tiphareth): All sixes deal with universal harmony from elemental mastery, which corresponds to the sixth sephira, Tiphareth, which is commonly referred to by Qabalists as “Beauty.” Tiphareth is associated with the Sun. The Sun, which sustains and illuminates Earth, represents the Light of the Soul and mastery over the four elemental aspects of Personality. The Sun archetype radiates life and vitality, sparking one’s unique journey to reach their highest creative potential through self-expression. 

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: April 30/May 1 – May 9/10

Zodiacal Longitude: 10°00’–19°59’ Taurus

Color (Hex Code): EE9E00