Tree of Life (Tiphareth in Assiah): The Knight of Pentacles corresponds to Tiphareth in Assiah. In the World of Matter, Tiphareth represents Specific Air in the World of Earth.

Sephira (Tiphareth): All Specific Air deals with universal harmony from elemental mastery, and correspond to the sixth sephira, Tiphareth or “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 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: August 23/24 – September 21/22

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–29°59’ Virgo

Color (Hex Code): #EE9E00