The Queen of Pentacles — Nurture & Practicality Playlist
The Queen of Pentacles is the embodiment of comfort and care. She’s the one who reminds you to rest, to nourish yourself, and to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Her energy is grounded, abundant, and deeply connected to the earth.
This card invites you to tend to both your body and your spirit, to find balance in giving and receiving, and to celebrate the sensual joys of the world. It’s the reminder that tending is a kind of magic all its own.
And that’s where music comes in. A playlist like this acts as a spell. It wraps you in warmth, steadies your heart, and reminds you that care—for yourself and others—is sacred.
But first, let’s talk about what this card means.
The Queen of Pentacles in Tarot
In the Rider–Waite–Smith deck, the Queen of Pentacles sits upon a carved throne adorned with fruit and animals, gazing lovingly at the coin in her lap. She is nurturing, abundant, and deeply connected to the earth.
At its core, this card represents:
✨ Care and Nurturance — tending to others with love, generosity, and steadiness.
✨ Earthly Abundance — enjoying sensual pleasures and the gifts of nature.
✨ Practical Wisdom — balancing responsibility with warmth and compassion.
When this card appears in a reading, it calls you to ground yourself in care — both for others and for yourself — and to honor the beauty of simple, steady abundance.
Music as Magic
To me, music is one of the simplest kinds of spellwork. A playlist can set the tone for an afternoon of creativity, a ritual, or even just a mood shift. The songs we choose become the energy we’re weaving around ourselves.
The Queen of Pentacles playlist is one I imagine playing while:
Tending a garden or preparing nourishing food.
Journaling about ways to care for myself and others.
Surrounding myself with beauty, plants, and cozy textures.
Offering grounded support to friends or family.
It’s music for abundance, nurture, and sensual connection.
The Playlist
Here’s the soundtrack I curated to capture the essence of the Queen of Pentacles:
Fields of Gold – Sting
This playlist opens with golden fields of abundance, grounding us in the Queen of Pentacles’ earthy domain. Its imagery of harvest, love, and timeless beauty sets a nurturing foundation, inviting us to step into gratitude for what the earth provides and the sweetness of life well-lived.Appletree – Erykah Badu
“Appletree” adds wisdom and self-assurance to the playlist. Badu’s grounded lyrics connect knowledge to growth, reminding us that the Queen of Pentacles embodies maturity, discernment, and care. It builds on the earthy foundation, deepening the sense of rootedness while adding richness and resilience.Blackberry Stone – Laura Marling
Marling’s contemplative folk track introduces the Queen of Pentacles’ reflective side. It captures emotional honesty and the bittersweet beauty of tending to relationships and responsibilities. Positioned early, it slows us down with the reminder that nurturing often includes boundaries and truth.Evergreen – YEBBA
This lush, expansive song blossoms in the middle, embodying steady growth and flourishing abundance. YEBBA’s voice carries constancy and devotion, reflecting the evergreen’s symbolism of endurance. It shifts the playlist into the fertile heart of the Queen of Pentacles’ energy: love, care, and thriving.Apricot Princess – Rex Orange County
Playful and fresh, this song captures youthful abundance and everyday sweetness. It’s a lighter, whimsical moment, reminding us that the Queen of Pentacles balances care with joy. By placing it here, the playlist opens into a brighter energy: celebration, delight, and earthly pleasures.Honey – Robyn
Sticky-sweet and sensual, “Honey” carries the indulgent side of abundance. It flows from playful fruitfulness into intimacy, highlighting pleasure as sacred. This track deepens the themes of the Queen of Pentacles, showing how sweetness can be both healing and alluring.Raspberry Beret – Prince
Bursting with color and charisma, “Raspberry Beret” is the playlist’s celebratory high point. Its quirky storytelling and playful groove echo the Queen of Pentacles’ delight in beauty, creativity, and joy. Here, the fruits of the earth turn vivid and fun, proof that tending life also means reveling in its sweetness.Cinnamon Girl – Lana Del Rey
This dreamy, lush track slows the energy slightly, adding sensual depth after the playful high. The warmth of cinnamon embodies the Queen of Pentacles’ desire for earthly pleasures. Positioned here, it bridges celebration with reflection, showing the blend of beauty, comfort, and sensuality.Lemonade – CocoRosie
Whimsical and surreal, “Lemonade” adds a touch of magic to the closing section. It’s quirky yet tender, layering mysticism and personality. This track softens the energy while leaving space for imagination within the Queen of Pentacles’ abundant, nurturing world.Strawberry Swing – Coldplay
The playlist closes with nostalgia. “Strawberry Swing” reflects gratitude for the simple joys of life, ending in gentle sweetness. It grounds us back into love, contentment, and appreciation, embodying the Queen of Pentacles’ final lesson: abundance thrives when we savor life’s tender, everyday moments.
Journal Prompts for the Queen of Pentacles
If you want to go deeper into the energy of this card, try reflecting with these prompts:
How do I nurture myself and others with care and abundance?
What earthly pleasures connect me more deeply to my body and spirit?
Where in my life am I being called to embody steadiness and generosity?
If you want to explore these prompts more deeply, I created a free worksheet to guide you.
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Bringing the Queen of Pentacles Into Your Life
This playlist is music for tending, caring, and grounding.
Self-Care Ritual: Play while making yourself tea, taking a bath, or nourishing your body.
Earth Magic: Listen during gardening or connecting with plants.
Care Work: Put it on while cooking or preparing something for someone you love.
Affirmation Work: End with, “I nurture myself and others with love and abundance.”
By making listening intentional, you transform music into magic.
Final Thoughts
The Queen of Pentacles invites us into abundance, care, and the sensual magic of the earth. This playlist is here to remind you that tending to yourself and others is both practical and sacred.
So light some incense, cook a nourishing meal, or rest in the garden while the music plays. Let the songs prove to you that care is a form of power.
✨ Want to go deeper? Journal on “what acts of nurturance bring me the most joy?” as you listen.
