The Ace of Swords opens the suit of swords and sets the tone about truth. In the P.E.N.S.I. system, this card marks the point where speech, justice and cruelty come into play via truth, or lack of. This card speaks to beginnings that feel urgent and alive. P.E.N.S.I. frames it as the first pulse of…
When learning the Ace of Wands and the tarot, I always remind people that the P.E.N.S.I Method makes every card more personal and clear. The method helps us connect the layers of tarot (Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition) in a way that makes sense instead of just memorizing keywords. It brings the deck to…
The Eight of Pentacles is one of the clearest examples of how the P.E.N.S.I. Method works in action. Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition all converge here to teach that skill and success are not accidents of fate, but the result of steady practice. This card is where persistence becomes sacred, where discipline itself becomes a…
The Eight of Wands shows fast motion and clear flow. Things shift quick and stay direct. This card brings speed, progress, messages, and rising momentum. You see delays fade while energy starts to move with purpose. Many readers view this card as a sign to act soon. With my P.E.N.S.I. method it is a lot…
The Five of Pentacles often shows two weary figures moving past a bright window, usually a church or sanctuary. Cold snow or bare ground makes the scene look hard. This card speaks about struggle, loss, and feeling shut out. It is one of the most challenging cards in the Pentacles suit. When I teach tarot,…
The Five of Wands hits with noise and friction, and conflict waits in each corner. It is easy to learn this card with my P.E.N.S.I Method First, this card brings heat that forces growth through struggle. Next, it pushes you to face truth instead of hiding. Tension rises fast, and it refuses to soften. Still,…
The Four of Pentacles in the Rider–Waite Tarot shows a seated figure clutching one coin at the chest, balancing another on the crown, and pinning two beneath the feet. A walled city stands behind, reminding us of both security and confinement. The entire scene (symbolism, 1 of 5 parts to my first P.E.N.S.I. lesson, and…
The Four of Wands shows a moment of joy, stability, and shared support. This card often appears when a foundation is strong enough to celebrate. It marks times when work has paid off and community or home life feels steady and warm. This card’s meaning is derived from my method: P.E.N.S.I. This post uses P.E.N.S.I.,…
The Nine of Pentacles calls on tmy P.E.N.S.I. Method by combining Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition into one picture of refinement and self-sufficiency. It is a card of confidence and independence, showing the figure who has worked hard and now moves gracefully within what they have cultivated. In this card, working through the P.E.N.S.I. Method reminds…
The Nine of Wands is read through the full P.E.N.S.I. structure: position, element, numerology, symbolism, and intuition all point to earned endurance. This card appears after repeated effort, when strength exists but has been tested. If you have not, read the first P.E.N.S.I. lesson, it will make learning tarot so much easier. Less memorizing, more…
