Meaning of Tarot Cards - Suit of Pentacles

Next in the Meaning of Tarot Cards on the minor arcana is the The Suit of Pentacles or Coins. The Pentacles element is earth and is connected to Taurus, Capricorn & Virgo of the zodiac.

The Pentacles is the tarot suit most often connected with issues related to Money, Material and Potential.


The Ace meaning of tarot cardsof Pentacles
The Root of the Powers of Earth

Numerical Value: 1
Season: Winter
Direction: North



Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Financial gift or opportunity, change for the better. Physical well being, material comfort, Good luck, An indication you are ready to embark on a new and profitable venture. An appreciation of the good things in life.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Hard financial times. Materialism, avarice, miserliness, greed. Not a good time to start something new.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Two of Pentacles
The Lord of Harmonious Change

Numerical Value: 2

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Fluctuations and vast changes. Need to balance many skills when planning ahead. A warning against credit card purchases. Indication of imminent changes and movement, could include journeys, money, communications, news, material preoccupations. All change must be navigated skillfully with knowledge in manipulation of life's rules for attainable continued success. Nothing is financially certain.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Reckless elation, discounting warnings or impending trouble. Feckless. Inability to finish a project. Losing control.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Three of Pentacles
The Lord of Material Works

Numerical Value: 3

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Success, through effort and hard work. This is the card of the craftsman, businessman and merchant. Initial completion achieved at home or work but more work is required. Good time for starting a project, with an indication of help in business..

Reversed/Upsidedown - Not enough effort given. Fear of loss causing missed opportunities. Unable to take advice from others due to conceit, obstinacy or prejudice.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Four of Pentacles
The Lord of Earthly Power

Numerical Value: 4

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - This is the miser card. Material and financial security. Through influence or money an increase in authority and power in business. Holding on too tight. Fear of parting with resources or money. Stagnation because of an overwhelming desire for security.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Letting go of emotions and letting go of possessions. Lacking ability to delegate. Fear of loosing the familiar and established thus opposed to change.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Five of Pentacles
The Lord of Material Trouble

Numerical Value: 5

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A warning of financial difficulties lying ahead, but there is a suggestion that restricting in certain areas may open doors in others. Redunancy. Hard times when surrounded by the wealthy. Unforeseen expenses.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Destitution and poverty. Long term unemployment. Adversity that may be overcome were it not for obstinacy or lack of imagination. Overcoming financial problems.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Six of Pentacles
The Lord of Material Success

Numerical Value: 6

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Debt clearance and use of good fortune for benefit of others. Solvency in material affairs. Repayment of favors Sympathy, charity and kindness of heart. Recovery of losses.


Reversed/Upsidedown - Uncharitable, careless and reckless with money. Extravagance.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Seven of Pentacles
The Lord of Success Unfulfilled

Numerical Value: 7

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Success is only attainable through continued hard work, this is a warning not to rest on one's laurels. A project that promises much fails. Previous past work wasted through inertia, time for directing energy one way or another.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Bankruptcy. Promising circumstances ends in failure, not putting in enough effort.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Eight of Pentacles
The Lord of Prudence

Numerical Value: 8

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - An advantageous card for any enthusiastic or talented people. Using one's personal interests and skills in a profitable and rewarding way. Time to study something that inspires you. Thriftiness.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Short term gain obtained at the expense of long term profit. Inappropriate use of skills and energy for unsuitable ends. Laziness.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Nine of Pentacles
The Lord of Material Gain

Numerical Value: 9

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Unexpected financial gains such as: winnings, inheritances, monetary gifts and settlements. A period of calm to enjoy the fruition of your work. At peace with yourself. Popularity. Security. Contentment.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Swindling, pilfering and theft. Success earned from the misfortunes of others. A warning in this card that present stability and calm is unsustainable.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Ten of Pentacles
The Lord of Wealth

Numerical Value: 10

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Financial and emotional stability. Time to buy a house or put something substantial in place for the future. Formation of family tradition. Something that will live on after you are gone. This card may indicate good fortune regarding a dowry.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Family arguments in regards to money or breaking up of estate after a death. Restrictive effects of long traditions. Indecisiveness and insecurity. This card could also indicate a burglary.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Page of Pentacles
The Princess of the Echoing Hills; The Rose of the Palace of Earth

Numerical Value: 7
Elemental Name: Earth of Earth

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A hardworking meticulous man who is proud of his responsibilities. Essentially honourable, a good administrator but sometimes too overzealous and diligent in his duties. The need for hard work..

Reversed/Upsidedown - No sense of humor and full of own importance. Enjoys wielding power over those below him. Could be some unwelcome news concerning finances, depending on surrounding cards. Unreliable.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Knight of Pentacles
The Lord of the Wild and Fertile Land; The King of the Spirits of Earth

Numerical Value: 4
Elemental Name: Fire of Earth

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A traditional person, clever in monetary affairs, hardworking and patient. A stoical, impassive and indifferent person who does not always care about the feelings of others. Slow to anger, but furious when finally provoked.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Grasping and greedy person. Sometimes smug and self-satisfied. May indicate finances have reached break even or a standstill, depending on surrounding cards. A possessive person, not good with money.


meaning of tarot cardsThe Queen of Pentacles
The Queen of the Thrones of Earth

Numerical Value: 4
Elemental Name: Water of Earth

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - A businesswoman who is practical and capable and enjoys her material comforts. Having a responsible attitude to her wealth she uses it to advance the fortunes of those in her inner circle. Not particularly insightful or bright, but has a depth of feeling. Works hard but enjoys the sensual pleasures.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Unable to see beyond or rise above material possessions. Highly changeable, with a narrow minded, suspicious outlook towards things either new or she doesn't understand.


meaning of tarot cardsThe King of Pentacles
The King of the Thrones of Earth

Numerical Value: 4
Elemental Name: Air of Earth

Meaning of tarot cards:
Upright - Dependable and loyal leader, neither particularly imaginative or intelligent. Trustworthy, cautious and patient and uses inborn wisdom for wealth increase. Slow to lose temper, but once angered stands rigid against enemies. Has worked hard and is pleased with achievements.

Reversed/Upsidedown - Easily bought, mercenary and materialistic. Blind to beauty, finds it hard to adapt to change. Not good with money, grasping, dull and unpleasant.


This now completes the Suit of Pentacles on the Meaning of Tarot Cards site.

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