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The Pentacle Parade: The Fool's Tarot Course

With Kathryn Vandertulip

This course dives into the Pentacles of the Rider Waite tarot deck, exploring their symbolism of earth, body, and manifestation with wit, insight, and grounded wisdom. Through a modern, relatable lens, we’ll look at how these cards guide us in navigating abundance, power, and self-worth. Each lesson unpacks the card’s imagery, upright and reversed meanings, and real-world applications—bridging ancient archetypes and modern life. You’ll leave with fresh clarity about how these cards can shape your path and deepen your spiritual practice. Let’s turn these golden pentacles into seeds for real growth, together.

From symbol to story — mastering pentacles in your readings and beyond.

14 Days

95 students

5.0 stars

9 min / day

English

About this course

Archetypal Encounter

Work-Life Integration Practice

Symbolic Journeying

Meet your Teacher

Kathryn Vandertulip

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Phoenix, AZ, USA

Kathryn Vandertulip is a longtime educator with advanced degrees in Vocal Performance, including a Doctorate of Musical Arts, and has nearly two decades of experience teaching in both academic and private settings. Over the years, she has explored diverse spiritual practices—like tarot, Reiki attunements, and guided meditation—blending grounded scholarship with deep intuitive curiosity. Drawing on this rich background, she brings humor, insight, and a relatable approach to the Pentacles’ symbolism in tarot. Her teaching style balances intellectual rigor with heart-led inquiry, helping others connect the cards to real life (and laugh a little along the way). She believes tarot is a living language—and she’s here to help you translate.

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14 Days

95 students

5.0 stars

9 min / day

English

Lesson 1

Ace Of Pentacles – The Seed, The Snack, & The Sacred Shrug

In this lesson, we’ll explore the Ace of Pentacles through a down-to-earth, humor-infused lens. Learn how this card signals the start of a journey, offering potential that’s yours to grow—if you choose to act. You’ll discover how to spot this card’s energy in your own life and readings, from moments of quiet potential to those awkward hesitations. We’ll also dig into the reversed card’s shadow: missed chances, false starts, and that nagging feeling that you’re stuck in your own head. Get ready to see how this humble, hopeful card is a cosmic invitation to plant your dreams—and maybe some sweet potatoes, too.

Lesson 2

Two Of Pentacles – The Floor Is Hot Lava

In this lesson, we’ll dive into the juggling act of the Two of Pentacles, where life’s chaos meets your ability to adapt. You’ll learn how this card captures the dance of balance, the fine line between managing and overextending, and what it means to keep things in motion without losing your center. We’ll also explore the reversed meaning—when balance turns into burnout and the rhythm you’re moving to starts to trip you up. By the end, you’ll know how to spot the difference between steady progress and a self-imposed circus act, and how to ground yourself when the world demands more than you can juggle.

Lesson 3

Three Of Pentacles – Sacred Collaboration & One Ugly Cloak

In this lesson, we’ll explore the Three of Pentacles, where your inspired ideas start to take form—alongside others who (hopefully) know how to share a hammer. You’ll learn how to recognize the card’s call for teamwork, healthy collaboration, and the magic that emerges when egos step back and vision steps up. We’ll also look at how the reversed Three shows up when group efforts turn into solo acts of martyrdom and what to do when the team’s more chaos than creation. Whether you’re a team player or a reluctant collaborator, you’ll see how this card’s energy asks you to build together—one brick, one cloak, one weird meeting at a time.

Lesson 4

Four Of Pentacles – Clutch, Hoard, Repeat

In this lesson, we’ll explore the Four of Pentacles and its message about holding tight—sometimes a little too tight. We’ll look at how the fear of loss can turn abundance into anxiety, and how this card teaches that true security doesn’t come from control. You’ll learn to spot when you’re guarding your resources wisely and when you’re just keeping yourself stuck, and how the reversed card’s energy can either be a breakdown or a chance for real freedom. It’s a gentle (but firm) reminder to check if you’re protecting your treasure or just locking yourself away with it.

Lesson 5

Five Of Pentacles – One Snowstorm. Two Lost Souls. Zero Socks

In this lesson, we’ll wander through the cold terrain of the Five of Pentacles—a card that speaks to pain, scarcity, and feeling like you’re stuck outside while everyone else is safe inside. You’ll see how this card reveals both the depth of spiritual frostbite and the quiet doorway back to hope when you’re ready to reach for it. We’ll also explore the reversed energy, where the first small steps of reconnection can start to melt what’s been frozen for too long. By the end, you’ll know how to read this card as both a symbol of deep lack and an invitation to reclaim your own warmth and belonging.

Lesson 6

Six Of Pentacles – Strings Attached: The Price Of Kindness

In this lesson, we’ll explore the Six of Pentacles and its complex dance of giving, receiving, and everything that lives in between. You’ll see how this card reveals generosity with conditions, the quiet contracts we sign when we’re desperate for help, and the balance (or imbalance) that shapes every transaction. We’ll also look at the reversed energy—when gifts come with a leash, and when your “kindness” might be slowly eating away at your spirit. By the end, you’ll be better equipped to tell the difference between real help and help that costs too much.

Lesson 7

Seven Of Pentacles – When The Grind Stops Grinding

In this lesson, we’ll slow down with the Seven of Pentacles—the card of pausing, assessing, and that weird “what now?” energy when your hustle finally takes a breath. You’ll learn how this card asks you to step back, question what you’re growing, and whether it’s even worth the energy you’re giving it. We’ll also explore the reversed energy, where pushing too hard can turn effort into exhaustion, and when it’s okay to let the shrub… just be a shrub. By the end, you’ll feel clearer about whether you’re in a waiting room or just stuck in a cycle that needs rethinking.

Lesson 8

Eight Of Pentacles – Mastery By Monotony

In this lesson, we’ll explore the Eight of Pentacles—where repetition meets mastery, and effort becomes its own quiet revolution. You’ll learn how this card speaks to the long, often unglamorous work of building something real, piece by piece. We’ll also dive into the reversed energy, where the line between devotion and burnout blurs and the spark that once fueled your progress feels lost. By the end, you’ll understand how to read this card as a signpost in your own practice: is it shaping you, or are you just stuck in a cycle that’s lost its meaning?

Lesson 9

Nine Of Pentacles – Luxury Without Permission

In this lesson, we’ll explore the Nine of Pentacles—the card that celebrates earned comfort, authentic independence, and the quiet confidence of a life you truly own. You’ll see how this card reveals the moment where your efforts blossom into calm stability, and where you can rest in your own power. We’ll also dig into the reversed energy, where abundance can feel hollow and your sanctuary starts to feel like a stage. By the end, you’ll know how to recognize this card as a reminder: you’ve made it—and it’s time to let yourself arrive.

Lesson 10

Ten Of Pentacles – Dogs, Dignity, & A Paid-Off Mortgage

In this lesson, we’ll explore the Ten of Pentacles—where abundance is measured not in status, but in the love, loyalty, and meaning that carry your life forward. You’ll learn how this card speaks to legacy and the quiet richness of traditions that hold real depth, not just show. We’ll also dive into the reversed energy, where the appearance of wealth can leave you feeling empty, and how to find your own place in the story you’re building. By the end, you’ll see how this card asks you to live your legacy, not just leave one behind.

Lesson 11

Page Of Pentacles – Manifestation, But Make It Type-A

In this lesson, we’ll meet the Page of Pentacles—a hopeful, slightly neurotic beginner with a dream and a to-do list to match. You’ll see how this card captures the slow but steady energy of setting intentions, making plans, and taking your first steps (with color-coded tabs, of course). We’ll also explore the reversed energy, where you might be stuck in prep mode, too busy perfecting the plan to actually launch it. By the end, you’ll know how to read this card as a gentle reminder: progress is about showing up, not just plotting.

Lesson 12

Knight Of Pentacles – The Spreadsheet Paladin

In this lesson, we’ll meet the Knight of Pentacles—the slow, steady planner who proves that reliability is a kind of magic all its own. You’ll see how this card’s energy speaks to building a life (or love, or project) with quiet devotion and no shortcuts, even when it’s boring. We’ll also explore the reversed energy, where that same focus can slip into stuckness, and why even the most carefully laid plans need a little heart. By the end, you’ll see how this card challenges you to balance your work ethic with your willingness to actually live what you’re building.

Lesson 13

Queen Of Pentacles – Earth Mom With A Budget Spreadsheet

In this lesson, we’ll meet the Queen of Pentacles—the quiet powerhouse who combines care with practicality and makes sure everything is handled (with receipts). You’ll see how she models the art of nurturing—without losing yourself—and how she knows real stability isn’t about hoarding but about flowing with what’s needed. We’ll also explore the reversed energy, where overgiving can become burnout, and how to tell when it’s time to pour some of that nourishment back into yourself. By the end, you’ll know how to read this card as a gentle (but firm) invitation to balance service with self-care.

Lesson 14

King Of Pentacles – Dad Energy In A Crown

In this final lesson, we’ll meet the King of Pentacles—the steady builder who proves that wealth is about roots, not just riches. You’ll see how he models real success: quiet, consistent, and built to last, not to show off. We’ll also dig into the reversed energy, where this same devotion can tip into control, and where safety turns into a fortress that keeps even you out. By the end, you’ll see how this card asks you to define legacy on your own terms, not just keep the castle standing.