From the Sheridan-Douglas Tarot, the King of Pentacles; from the Pages of Shustah, the Whip:
Today, I'm looking at life from a realistic point of view instead of the way I would want things to be.
—Otis Williams
The King of Pentacles is a practical yet farsighted in material matters. He knows that although we desire bodies that function well and a hefty bank account, even the natural world doesn't thrive all the time. He suggests we investigate prudent ways to navigate those times of decline. The Whip is a symbol of self-control and discipline. Do we constantly require a carrot or the fear of the stick to motivate us? Do we jump toward the easiest solution even if it will have heavy consequences? As Jim Rohn explains, “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”
That quote at the end is speaking directly to me! As I sit here in my housecoat, under a blanket, coffee and books beside me, willing myself to dress and go out for a walk when the clock strikes seven in 12 minutes and oh, how I'm not ready or willing! but how glad once I'm out there, striding along in the cool morning.
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