Princesses/Pages symbolize messengers, youth, innocence, opportunities for change, new possibilities, new growth, new experiences, acquisition of knowledge and expression of new emotions, risk-taking, grace, and art.  Pentacles are associated with the material world, acquisitions of wealth and possessions, our connection to Earth and Nature, sensation, matters pertaining to the physical plane and the element of earth.  Pentacles can also be connected with practicality, groundedness and being realistic.  Sometimes this card is referred to as the "student" card. 

This is especially appropriate for me right now - I've just returned to school for the semester.  This is my 4th semester in the Masters of Public Administration program at Baruch.  What I find entertaining is that if I'm completely honest with myself, I enrolled in this program more because I thought it would not be too difficult for me to handle and it would be a smart move on a professional level rather than because of any real interest in the topic.  Don't get me wrong, it's interesting and has it's moments but it's not something I'll ever be passionate about.  And right now, I'm okay with that.

Ultimately I think I will end up returning to school to get my doctorate in psychology.  I was thrilled when I learned that John Jay College (CUNY) offers a PhD in forensic psychology (my personal passion) but I have no interest in getting a PhD.  If John Jay offered a PsyD I'd enroll in a heartbeat. 

But on another level the Princess/Page of Pentacles offers an additional insight - I still have a lot to learn in life.  And I think right now I'm on a journey that will help me learn some new things about myself.  I actually do want to spend some time learning about me.  Over the years I think I've lost sight of what I want to do in life, what I'm passionate about and where I want to channel my energies.  I took the path of least resistance and rather than guiding my own course I let the currents take me where they may.  But now I'm taking control of the rudder so I need to plan a course.