The Plants Grand Etteilla card meaning
The Plants, printed as Les Plantes, Propos, is card 3 of 78 in the Grand Etteilla, in the Creation group. The Plants carry the keyword Propos, speech and discussion. Growth here happens through words exchanged, so the card asks about the conversations you are tending.
What The Plants is about
The Plants is card 3, the third day of creation, when the earth brings forth green growing things. Etteilla gives it the keyword 'Propos', which means talk, conversation or remarks. It might seem an odd pairing, but think about it: conversations are where ideas take root and grow. In his system, the reversed side is linked with Water, which keeps things flowing. This card is about words, what we say and how it helps things grow.
In everyday life
The Plants card is about the conversations you're having and the ones you're avoiding. Words can feed things or trample them. A kind word can help a friendship flourish. A careless comment can stunt it. It's also about the conversations you have with yourself, the little things you say in your head all day. If those are harsh, it's worth noticing. You can grow a kinder inner voice the way you'd grow a plant, with time and attention. Growth through talking takes a bit of patience, too. Not every chat lands straight away.
3. The Plants Say you've been meaning to tell a coworker their idea was great. Saying it today could help a good working relationship grow.
3. The Plants Or you notice you keep calling yourself 'useless' when you make small mistakes. Swapping that for 'oops, let's fix it' is a small change in words that adds up.
The Plants in the main areas of life
In love and relationships
In love, the Plants carry the keyword Propos: words exchanged, conversations. Relationships grow through talk. For example, if your chats with a partner have shrunk to logistics, try a question over dinner like 'What made you laugh today?' Little conversations are the soil where closeness keeps growing.
At work and in study
At work, Propos points to discussions, proposals and what people are saying. Say a rumour about restructuring is going round. Stick to what's been said officially and ask your manager directly. It also favours putting your own proposals into words, clearly and in the right meeting.
With money and resources
With money, the Plants ask about money conversations. For example, if you've never talked with your partner about savings goals, start with a light one: 'What would we do with a bit extra?' Talking about money early helps it grow in the right direction, instead of becoming a tangled, silent subject.
The Plants reversed: L'Eau
The reversed keyword printed on the card is L'Eau, "water". Reversed, the Plants become Water. Instead of talking it out, this side suggests letting things settle and soak in. Some conversations go better after a pause.
Things to try today
- Have one conversation today that you've been putting off, even a small one.
- Notice one unkind thing you say to yourself and rewrite it more fairly.
- Water a plant, or buy a small one, as a reminder that growth takes regular care.
Which conversation is worth nurturing, and which one is choking out the others?
