Aces symbolize beginnings, the start of something new and the seed of new growth.  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. 

Ace of Pentacles reversed may indicate being so focused on holding on to what you have that you have failed to recognize the needs of those around you, especially needs for material aid; a false or premature sense of security; extreme competition where financial gain is concerned; blinding ambition; and reluctance to “leave the garden” and make our own way.

Looking at the image on the Enchanted card I noticed that the pentacle is within a reversed star and there are six rays emanating from it - like the rays of the sun.  Behind it is a rich, textured green tapestry.  Just looking at the card gives me a sense of green, growing things; of a rich and diverse world.  I almost want to take my shoes off an dig my toes into the verdant, vibrant earth.  On the Celtic card a hand is holding out a golden disc engraved with a triskele.  It seems to be a gift being offered to me.  The triskele reminds me of the Celtic view of the world as Earth, Sea & Sky or Under/Otherworld (the world of the ancestors and sidhe), Middle World (our world) and Upper World (the world of the gods). There is a cosmic connection to how I view the world and how I connect to this card.  It is a card of manifestation, bringing an idea or concept from the otherworld into this one.

Of course it's reversed which may mean that I need to dig into my own brain and find that rich, fertile earth which will support life.  Sounds kinda gross but I know what I'm talking about.  Instead of living in my head all the time, instead of always talking about things, I need to actually do them.  One of the benefits of the recent Readers Studio is that I began to truly believe within myself that I am a High Priestess.  I am an oracle.  I am a Tarot reader.  This is a bit of a breakthrough for me.  In the past I have always qualified that statement; always hedged my bets.  Part of this is due to my innate reluctance to claim any expertise at something for which I don't have external validation.  I have finally accepted that I have received external validation - from my peers.  Of course the irony is that I still need it.  One would think that by now, I'd feel that I'm beyond the need for "teacher's" approval; apparently I'm not.  At least I'm getting closer.  I guess sometimes I have to take baby steps before I'm ready to move forward with something.

Now might be the germination phase.  Right now I am having a High Priestess year.  After my birthday I will move into an Empress year.  Perhaps by then I'll be ready for this germinating seed to burst forth in bloom.  In many respects I suppose I am a late bloomer.  There are areas in my life about which I am very confident (almost cocky) and am very clear about my skills.  Tarot is more of a challenge for me because it requires so much more than intellect or book smarts.  It really does require that I balance all 4 of the suits within myself.  I need to be sympathetic, practical, communicate well and be inspired.  I can feel that balance moving more into focus every day.